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4.30.15

Happy Birthday Drew + Spring Things – TOL

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My B-A-B-Y baby is 4 years old today.  My LAST baby.  That hits so much harder than the first as many of you moms know.

Don’t ask me what happened in the last 4 years, I don’t remember.  All I can report is that I was in labor for 18 hours, begging for mercy from my uterus, and then, boom, he’s asking why we don’t have wifi in the car.  What came in between might more accurately reflected in pictures.

The pictures tell the story – time passes and we all grow and change, not realizing what’s happening often until we look back.  I realize that 4 is not 18 and he still has a ton of growing to do and I’m curious to see what his personality will look like four years from now.   Regardless, he is a kid who’ll be calling his own shots without looking back just as he always has.

And now for some random good old Thinking Out Loud, brought to you by our one and only awesome hostess, Amanda 🙂

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I’m loving the weather this week, and I know it’s a boring subject, but after the winter we’ve had some sun and 50s-60s might as well be a beach vacation.  Or just a nice vacation because it’s not hot enough for the beach I guess.  It doesn’t need to be though, this is seriously perfect for me!

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It’s even light enough in the morning now to take pictures!   This is just after 6am, so gorgeous.  We’ve totally hit the sweet spot.  May it last one more week!

Excuse me while I go outside to get a picture of me doing something active in the fresh air.  I’m feeling like a need a better illustration for this thought.

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Okay that seems appropriate.  I AM planning to get outside for some yoga today later on so it’s almost completely realistic 😉

The other thing still on my mind from my post earlier this week, is my sleep.  After tons of incredibly helpful feedback from all of you guys (huge thanks!) I decided to order Vitafusion SleepWell which has 3 mg melatonin, passionflower chamomile, and lemon balm.  We’ll see how it goes, I’ll take any improvement I can get!  Of course, being smarter with my routine at night is all on me, I need to really prioritize sleep right now and make a few changes, the biggest one being to go to bed when I’m feeling ready, even if that means 9pm.  Even if I can do it a couple of nights per week I think it would make a huge difference.

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Today is not the day for deep thoughts.  The last thing on my mind are these cute Mason Jars Mugs
I ordered recently from Amazon, along with a new booster seat for the kids.  Seems like I have a problem only ordering one thing from Amazon, although I will blame that on the whole $35 for free shipping thing.  Maybe I’ll even drink my kombucha from one of these today.  How fancy and spring-like of me.

Do you order a lot from Amazon?

What was the last non-food thing you bought?

Any birthdays coming up?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. suzysuzyheather says

    April 30, 2015 at 3:40 am

    Tee hee… I love how Drew asked for wifi in the car. He’s a cutie! The last non-food thing I bought was actually last night, at Old Navy I bought a jean jacket. I had one from 2 years ago but I gave it to a friend because I couldn’t wrap it around my nursing boobs. But the boobs have since shrunk 🙁 and I didn’t have the heart to ask my friend for the jacket back. So, yes, very exciting purchase and accompanying story. Not.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      My boobs have really shrunk too, it’s unreal. My daughter recently asked me at what age puberty “goes away”, so, nuff said on that subject!

      Reply
  2. chasetheredgrape says

    April 30, 2015 at 6:08 am

    Happy Birthday Drew! Such a cutie!
    I am hoping to get out and get some proper fresh air this weekend – need to get out in the country, getting city fever! It may be freezing cold but as long as it stays dry I will be happy!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you! Fresh air sounds wonderful 🙂

      Reply
  3. The Cookie ChRUNicles says

    April 30, 2015 at 6:11 am

    aww Happy Birthday Drew. It really does go so fast! I have an issue too where I can’t order just one thing. If I am going to order anything, it’s a whole bunch of stuff or nothing.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      Thanks 🙂 Loved the throwback picture of your son today! Amazing how they grow.

      Reply
  4. SuzLyfe says

    April 30, 2015 at 6:57 am

    Happy Birthday Drew! I hope that you have a fabulous day, my little friend. What a squishly little baby face he had 😀 I was NOT an attractive baby, lemme tell you! Plus I was jaundice, and therefore highlighter yellow…

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      Thanks! He definitely had the cheeks from the beginning. I’m sure you were adorable, yellow and all 🙂

      Reply
  5. Skinny Fitalicious says

    April 30, 2015 at 6:58 am

    Drew is such a character! Happy Birthday to the little guy!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 1:58 pm

      Thanks! He’s crazy excited today 🙂

      Reply
  6. Meghan @ getoffyourbuttandrun says

    April 30, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Happy birthday, Drew! I always order from Amazon. We finally decided to get Amazon Prime when we were planning our wedding because I was ALWAYS ordering supplies off of it. Love Amazon Prime!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      I should probably get on that with how much I order! I’m close. And thanks! He’s having a great day 🙂

      Reply
  7. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    April 30, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Happy birthday to your little guy! And I only -just- got a good night’s sleep last night after struggling for the whole week, so I definitely feel your pain with the whole sleeplessness thing. Have you ever tried valerian drops? I used to use them when it got really bad, and they helped a tonne.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      Thank you!! I haven’t tried anything yet but if the melatonin is lackluster I’ll look into that, good to hear from people what has really helped 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    April 30, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Happy Birthday, Drew! What a super-cute baby he was (cute now too)! My oldest also has a birthday this weekend (Monday actually), and he will be turning 14. The is his last year of middle school, so we have been picking out his high school classes and everything. I still remember every detail of his first few hours and days and just look at him sometimes with such sadness…it is like I want to continue to see him grown into his adult self, but I want to stop time too.

    Amazon Prime all the way…best invention on earth. But I did actually make a new clothing purchase from my favorite store this week. I have been restricting myself for a LONG time and wanted some new spring stuff for work.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you! The idea of middle school and then teenage years is just scary, and I know how it just sneaks up.

      I should really do Amazon prime with how much I’ve been ordering lately.

      Reply
  9. Strength and Sunshine says

    April 30, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Aw! Happy Birthday Drew! He is such a sweetheart!
    Well my brother’s birthday was last Sunday, my Mom’s is May 25? (I think :O) And my is June 6th….Spring is the time for birthdays!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you! And such a great time of year for birthdays 🙂

      Reply
  10. Ann says

    April 30, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Happy birthday to Drew!! I love the family photos 🙂
    I order a looot on amazon. I’m just about to order a baking book and cake stand for my mum for Mother’s day (it’s on May 10th here in Germany). I also get chia seeds, coconut oil and coconut flour from amazon because of the good pricing. And anytime I order a book, it’s on amazon. They just have everything and it is so convenient!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you!! And yeah, so easy to just start ordering everything, kind of like Target but online 🙂

      Reply
  11. danielle says

    April 30, 2015 at 10:47 am

    that’s so sweet, what a great day for a birthday! last day of april, and glorious weather to boot. great day for a bday indeed. happy birthday Drew, he’s so adorable i could just giggle!
    i love this time of year also. it’s glorious and feels hopeful, i’m coming out of the cave of the last few months and feeling positive. it’s going to be a GOOD year 🙂
    i have been ordering up a storm on amazon. a sriracha storm that is. i’m not ordering the sauce, but i did get a sriracha sauce bottle costume for halloween. because it’s perfect and totally mine. and i had to get some red tshirts so i could get the free shipping of course. gotta love it!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you! A nice time of year for a birthday, I think we were at the playground the day we came back from the hospital (for the others of course!) but still nice to get out in general.

      And the sriracha costume is hysterical! And free shipping is a must 🙂

      Reply
  12. jade says

    April 30, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Happy Birthday Drew! I love seeing your happy pictures!

    My son turns 24 on May 15th and he is so funny, just like you!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you!! Can’t even imagine 20 years from now!

      Reply
  13. tara says

    April 30, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    yes i always order tons from amazon to get the free shipping ! and sometimes its totally random things. i have a few defaults like kind bars or almond flour that if i need somethign to tack on i tack on those to get free shipping. the last non food thing was this wrap around towel thing that i thought would be cute to wear when getting ready thats not a huge or to warm like my bathrobe. well it was AWFUL. sooooo big and tent like. its going back today ! love their return policy !

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 30, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      There’s always some random little things I need or could use that get thrown in there. Some of those things are clearly not worth it once they arrive though! At least we can return 🙂 Funny about your towel, it always seems like a good idea at the time!

      Reply
  14. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

    April 30, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    How did you explain the lack of wi-fi? Lol. He seems like the cutest little boy. Happy Birthday to Drew!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      May 2, 2015 at 5:55 am

      It’s hard for him to understand, I’ll tell you that! Thank you!

      Reply
  15. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    May 3, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    The mason jar mugs are adorable. I actually just bought one too without the fun top though. Now I feel slighted. Oh well, I imagine I’ll survive.

    Chamomile should actually help calm you. Other options would be teas which contain valerian or marshmallow root. They can be incredible soothing too.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      May 4, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      So many people are recommending valerian, I think I need to try it!

      Reply

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