Monthly Archives: September 2011

I Can Haz Blog?!

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Mommy Boots

Oh, hi! What’s up? Not much. Um. So, I haven’t been blogging much lately. For one, there was that whole me-going-to-Chicago-with-a-toddler thing. Which, by the way, was so not as terrifying and scary and hard as I thought it’d be. … Continue reading →

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Six Years.

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Mommy Boots

I haven’t been around much, but I have a good reason. On Thursday, Nellie and I flew to Chicago to visit my family. I’m currently in Milwaukee with my brother and his girlfriend while my dad and stepmom watch Nellie. … Continue reading →

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Eating Clean

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mommy Boots

My friend Michelle mentioned that she and her family were attempting to eat clean, which I thought was a bizarre term. Who the hell eats dirty? I mean, besides crazy people and hoarders. I just sort of smiled and nodded … Continue reading →

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Repeat After Me

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mommy Boots

Nellie never ceases to amaze me with her vocabulary. I’ve tried to count how many words she knows but get lost somewhere around 50. Some of her most recent favorite things to say include: My-Mahhh! (Spider-Man) Kulk! (Hulk) Seeeoooww (Thor) … Continue reading →

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Big Girl Bed

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Mommy Boots

Earlier this evening, on a whim, we decided to convert Nellie’s crib into a toddler bed. It was my husband’s idea, and I was skeptical and hesitant. For one, it was a big step and two, SHE’S STILL MY BABY … Continue reading →

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Advice Needed: Traveling with a Toddler

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Mommy Boots

In one month, Nellie and I will be flying by ourselves to Chicago to visit my family. Yeah, I’m willingly putting myself into a flying metal contraption with mobile, curious toddler. Snakes on A Plane is mild compared to Toddlers … Continue reading →

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The Kitschy Cupcake Giveaway ~ Unique Jewelry!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Mommy Boots

My friend and former coworker Angela asked me if I would like to host a giveaway and I was very excited. Angela is very fashionable and always came in to work with really unique pieces of jewelry and as it … Continue reading →

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If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Mommy Boots

It’s no secret that I like to sing. I sing songs to Nellie all the time. She’s particularly fond of: “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”, “Witch Doctor” (you know… ting tang walla walla bing bang), and “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”. … Continue reading →

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