Ok, so I'm only posting this because I need feedback, y'all! This is my one and only KleanColor polish so I can't speak from much experience but just know, I am hating this polish. Also know, it was the only silver polish I have so I had to use it (Gotta support our Spurs!!).
This one painted streaky, chipped immediately (like before I could even use a topcoat) AND when I used the topcoat, it streaked up the polish even more. I shouldn't hate on KleanColor because I'm sure it just has to do with just this color and the fact that it's a metallic, pearl type color but UGH. I'm just not happy with it. And two days later, it looks like HELL.
This just gives me a good excuse to buy a new silver polish ;) Any ideas?
Have you tried KleanColor? How did you like it?
[L: Yesterday, front facing camera shows all the chips // R: Today, 2nd day mani. Streaky and chipped]
And in other news, DID YOU SEE THE SPURS GAME last night?!
On Sunday, we played in the mud and laughed at how funny your hair looks when you pull at it.
On Sunday night, she looked way too big. (as did her hair)
The weather was perfect on Saturday for a garage sale. We put out tons and tons of stuff (way more than you can see in the above pictures) and we made some pretty decent money! Ronnie's dad and step-mom came to help and even contributed some of their own items which was really nice of them. We had fun hanging out with them all day and it was so gorgeous and breezy outside. It helps that our yard has a ton of shade and I'm so grateful for that!! Also super glad the rain stayed away until the evening!
Sunday was me and the girl all day (Ronnie had to work 10 hours at his new job!). She and I did the usual playing, dancing, singing, napping and I did a little cleaning...It was a looong but good day. I think it's the sweetest thing how she lights up when she sees her dad so after the long day without him, she wouldn't let him go for the evening :) She curled up next to him to watch videos on the iPad and I was amazed at how big she looked. And sitting on her feet like that? Adorable. (She'd completely soaked her shirt with water beforehand hence the no shirt thing. ha. She loved it.)
It was a laid back weekend and looking forward to this time is what gets me through the work week for sure!
How was your weekend?
P.S. Thank you thank you thank you for all your comments on my previous post. Your advice and kind words mean so much to me. I shared all of them with Ronnie and he thought it was pretty awesome of y'all :) Sorry for being a sucky responder but I will reply back to your comments soon!
I can only imagine how much prettier pictures like this would be, say, I had a fancy camera.
But I don't, so you get a phone picture.
Texas sunsets get me every time :)
If our walls could talk, they'd tell you that all Ronnie and I talk about lately is the future. It's a little ridiculous actually, but it's where our life is at right now. Realizing it's almost June and that by this time next year, our life could be hectic, crazy and completely different has us worried and my mind has been too occupied with those thoughts and just daily life, to even think about blogging. So, forgive me for being a sucky reader / commenter lately.
As some of you may know, Ronnie (my baby daddy, if you're new here :) is studying to become a dietitian but what you may not know is that next February, he has to apply to dietetic internships in the hopes that he gets accepted to ONE. In order to even take the test to become a Registered Dietitian (the ultimate goal), he must have gone through an internship so obviously it's super important! The internships are available all over the country through different universities and hospitals but the acceptance rate is usually pretty low so it can be tough to get in. Ronnie plans to apply to as many as we can afford to and he will honestly just take what he can get!
So why all the worry now? Because MOVING. It's a very real possibility.
Ronnie is going to apply to internships in the area (there's only 3, I think) and to ones in other Texas cities but since he's obviously not guaranteed to get into an internship nearby, he plans to also apply out of state which makes a move very possible. He'll keep to states that he knows we'd want to move to, and of course can afford. The thought of picking up our lives and moving with a 2 1/2 year old at that time and pets is scary (and exciting!) and it would be quite the undertaking so it has us anxious, to say the least. Oh, and then there's my job. And the money thing. We have to figure in the cost of the internship, moving costs, prepping the house to be rented or sold (a big decision right there, too) and of course, our normal expenses. No pressure.
I'm not even sure why I'm sharing all of this information but it feels good to just talk about it. We've talked to family and some friends and gotten feedback but ultimately, it's all just TALK. We have no definitive answers and won't until next April, when Ronnie gets the results of his February applications. All we can do until then is keep to business as usual, keeping some made-up, sorta, kinda plans in the back of our minds. Ronnie's spending his time doing what he can to help his chances for getting into an internship: focusing on his grades, volunteer work with the dietitian at a local hospital AND he found out today that he for sure got a job he interviewed for last week, as a diet tech! It's a super part-time job but will get him more experience and is something else to boost his resume. That's about as much as can be done for now.
It's the not knowing that's the hardest. I personally think his shot at getting into an internship is great but still - we . just . don't . know. Life could totally take us on an adventure next Fall or things won't change much at all. And that's where we're at.
Have you ever moved for a job or just for the fun of it? I'm curious to know how it all worked out for you!
She is no longer a baby but a full on toddler now. A talking, walking, dancing, climbing (as of this weekend. yay), mannerful (she finally understands "please" and when to use it!), tantrum throwing, food throwing/smooshing in between her fingers, mess making TODDLER. And as if a light bulb went off in her little head last week, she has realized that yes, sleep is awesome. She has been sleeping through the night for exactly a week now and we couldn't be more grateful. It's amazing what different and better people we are on decent sleep! Who knew :)
It's easy to get wrapped up in the daily b.s. and let ourselves be overwhelmed by the stress that is Ronnie being a full time student (yup, summer school too) and me working full time to take care of the three of us, yadda yadda yadda...but when I sit back and look at the craziness, I realize it is OUR craziness and that makes it pretty special. This is a time in our lives we will never get back and even though it can be nuts, I know we'll look back on this time with fond memories. I just love our life so much and that SHE is a part of it.
And I have to share this quick video. This child loves the music.
I hope her dad and I continue to rub off on her, that way :)
We road tripped yesterday so I was in the back with her and caught her busting some moves.
Please ignore that damn baby bink. She livens up the moment I take it from her - wait for it. (0:56)
Happy 15 Months to our wild child :)
And on a side note: Thank you to all of you who checked up on us down here in flood-ville. We were safe throughout it all! Our back yard was a pool for about a day but luckily, the water never crept inside. There are a lot of low water crossings near our house and those were flooded and shut down all weekend, even the nearby highway was flooded over in one area but it was all temporary. We're back to being sunny and happy in SA - especially for us Spurs fans ;)
I really wish Baby Gap could make this swimsuit just a teeeeeny A LOT bigger so that I could get one too. Is it not the cutest thing ever? Is SHE not the cutest thing ever??? (You don't have to answer that. That's just the crazy mom talking.)
I am in awe of this girl. She is learning so much lately and I'm so blown away by the constant talk/babble coming out of her mouth (things like "bay" - baby, "pa" - light, "min" - "moon", "mine" - mine :), how she knows exactly where to point when we say "mama's nose/eyes", "daddy's beard/nose" and "outside", her constant dancing, how she's learning what "hot" means, how she gets so excited to play outside, how her walking gets better every day, how she's now trying to jump in place, how she now has 13 teeth!!, her sweet little voice...her chunky legs...her smile...her curls. I would love nothing more than to just bottle her up at this age (I'd throw out the tantrums and crappy sleep but that's neither here nor there) and keep it forever. Everything about her is happiness and I am so grateful for her and the privilege to watch her learn and grow every day. We are so completely in love with you, little girl!!
Sappy post brought to you by our makeshift pool day yesterday, a la Brittany :) Violet's future husband Harrison seemed to love this pool-in-a-bin so I thought she would too. Not so much. Being outside in her bathing suit was happiness enough for her and for me too.
3. Meanwhile, mama did a lot of boozing and schmoozing (work, too!)
4. The big girl and the fun mail I came home to.
I'm so happy to be back and back into my regular routine!! I had such a great time and the event was a success but I am worn the hell out. It always takes me a week or so to fully recuperate after every one of our events. It was so so hard being away from V all that time and even worse was coming back to a child who looked like she had changed SO MUCH. Her hair looked longer, she was talking more than ever and she stared at me for a full day as if she was pissed that I'd left her. It wasn't this hard when I left her for 10 days when she was 8 months old - she had NO idea I was gone and I don't feel like she changed nearly as much back then. This time around was tough and really makes me dread my even longer trip this coming October :/ But all complaining aside, it's my job and I have to do it for my family so I'll keep on keeping on! I really am so so grateful for my job.
Ronnie was a champ at holding down the fort while I was gone and I am seriously lucky to have him! They had a great week together but I know he was even more beat than me when I got back on Friday night. So, Saturday I took V to my cousin's baby's 1st birthday party and spent some time with her at the park afterwards (with my parents too) so that he could have a few hours to himself. I know he needed a breather. Then Sunday, Mother's Day (my second one!), Ronnie bought me my favorite breakfast ever (Bill Miller's!) along with their coffee AND sweet tea. Best surprise to wake up to. He left for a few hours of volunteer work so it was just me and the babe and we had fun catching up :) That evening he took her to his mom's and I had the entire evening TO MYSELF. Best gift ever. Funny how it works out that way on Mother's Day.
Monday was a vacation day (thanks to the best bosses ever who knew we needed rest) and we did pretty much nothing. Ronnie's now out of school for the summer (um, until summer school starts) so the three of us just ran errands, grabbed some food, grocery shopped and made another stop at the park. It's pretty much our favorite thing to do nowadays to wear out that child :) Every time we go though, I see just how much she's grown compared to the last time we were at the park and I kinda hate it. I never realized how quickly she'd turn into a toddler and then how at this point, it would fly by faster than EVER. I'm always reminding myself how fleeting these moments are. And many times, I just cry about it. A growing baby is so amazing but can make you feel so sad! Time for baby #2?? ;) (just kidding. not even a chance.)
Hope everyone is well! Thanks again to Rhonda and Kali for your guest posts while I was gone! I hope to get back into some regular blogging soon. I missed you guys!
I'm on my way home today and I can hardly freaking wait to kiss my girl and my baby daddy. I'm also super excited to have such a nail pro guest posting for me today! Thank you so much, Kali for your post, I LOVE this mani! Go say hi to Kali!
Hello lovely ladies, and Happy Friday! I'm Kali at Kali Now Living and I am honored and excited to guest post for Jessica. I love her blog, really love the adorable pics of Violet and pretty much need her sense of humor to get me through the work week. Let's wish Jessica a safe trip home!
I've been addicted to nail polish for a few months now (ok, not really but kind of) and really look forward to Friday's Nail Files link up with Tara and a few other great gals. A few weeks ago I shared a tri-color spring mani, and I've had several requests for a tutorial. It's pretty much foolproof and easy as 1, 2, 3, 4!
Start with a base coat. Add two coats of your favorite nail polish color and let dry. Add a diagonal stroke of your second polish color, working from the side of the nail towards the center. Let dry. Working from the opposite side of your nail, add another diagonal stroke using your third color.
This manicure features Julep's Helen, Toni and Zelda. I'd love to see what fun color combinations you come up with and hope you all have a great weekend.
I'm so happy that Rhonda offered to take over for me today. When I saw her post, I knew this was just another reason her and I are friends - boy. crazy. I still am. How about you? Be sure to go pay Rhonda a visit! There's more where this came from! :)
Big love goes out to Jessica for having me over to post on one of my favorite blogs! If you aren't familiar with me and my blog, Hepburn & Houndstooth, here are five facts about me.
1. I am the mother to 3 boys and the stepmother to 1. 2. I can drink most men under the table.
4. I am a gay-lovin', Jesus-lovin', Obama-lovin' liberal Democrat small-town Southern girl. It doesn't make a lot of sense to some, but it's just right for me.
5. I would rather blog first thing in the morning than sleep.
So, let's talk about something fun, as I love to do. Heavy material here this morning, folks.
I have been collecting TV boyfriends since I was a kid. Hello, Randy Taylor.
I was certain he and I would be together forever. Then Home Improvement went off the air and I was at a loss.
Good thing I found others to keep me warm at night.
Don't get it twisted, I love my husband. However, I'm pretty sure that these characters would want to be my man if they, you know, existed in real life.
Seth Cohen
He was just the sweetest and I miss him every day.
Chuck Bass
Polar opposite of Seth Cohen, Chuck Bass is my bad-boy boyfriend. What an ass. I think I love him.
Michael Scofield
Loyal, sacrificing, and and a genius? Mmhmmm.
Cappie (Captain John Paul Jones)
Forever a funny, smart, and at times immature, clown. We were meant to spend a semester together.
Neal Caffrey
Um.... what was I going to say about him? He's so... pretty. Oh, and clever, witty, intelligent, and the the HOTTEST white collar criminal ever. I think he's The One.
Come over to my blog and tell me about your fictional boyfriends!
I have no idea what I did to deserve this man. I truly don't know anyone who is funnier, smarter, more hardworking or loving. I completely lucked out with him and so did Violet :)
i hope you have a good day with our girl and your family. I hate that I'm not there with y'all but I will make it up to you. One day down and just four more to go until I'm back home. Thank you for being the best friend and partner I could have asked for and for being the perfect daddy you are to Violet.
