Do You Allow Potty Talk...On Your Bathroom Wall?

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One day I had a revelation. Pinterest inspiration, if you will, that just came to me.  My kids have done some pretty classy artwork and such that relates to umm . . . what is important and funny to them. Coincidentally, it has do with pee and poop and the bathroom is (hopefully) where you do that stuff, right? So I put two and two together and got eleven and decided to run with it. Why not frame it and put it up as bathroom decor? Would you rather look at boring and matchy floral prints when you walk into someone's guest bathroom or would you rather laugh and enjoy the kid aroma that fills the house? Don't answer that question. The decision's been made. Welcome to our guest bathroom. 

Elijah's kindergarten homework. Nailed it.

Lydia drew the rainbow. Elijah came up with the slogan. Match made in heaven.

At church, Elijah was asked to make a sign he had seen before. Preach it Elijah.

I was one masterpiece shy of a fully potty display so I threw in this gem. It's the reason we send our kids to public school. Cuz they learn what time snack is and in the real world - VERY important.

The flushable wipes on the back of the toilet round out the features of this lovely, remodeled bathroom.

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Limping Along the Finish Line With My Son Whom We'll Call Josh

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Do yourself a favor and go read Jen Hatmaker's post about the end of the school year. It is so hilarious and true that you just might pass out reading it. So true that with 3 1/2 days left of school I called my son "josh" made a trade at school. However, his name is not Josh and the kid he traded with was not Josh. So whatever. I don't even know my own children's name anymore. And didn't even realize it until a FB friend pointed it out. Limping across the finish line, people. Limping. 

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Lydia's Makeover Birthday Party

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Lydia turned seven a few weeks ago. Her birthday was on the "Fun Run"day at her school. You know,  the fun run where your kids are supposed to get sponsors to raise money for the school, but the kids don't really care about it so the parents are the ones who get the sponsors? All two of them - yourself and your parents and maybe an uncle if you are lucky. Does your school do a money run?

Anyway, her class color was purple so she awoke to a birthday present that was two purple outfits to choose from. Uncle Mitchy and Aunt Karen were in town from Southern Cal so we all headed out to cheer her on in her running endeavors. Jordis was thrilled to be there. (We found out the next day that she had pneumonia so that may have contributed to her grumpy Fun Run attendance.)

When she first saw our entourage and the sign I made her (via Costco.com) . . . priceless.

 I ran with her most of the time, but could barely keep up.

On Saturday was Lydia's big makeover party. Planned out by her, of course. 

My fifth-grade nieces came to help manage the salon.

The pedicure station was slammed for most of the party.

 The Drying Station was conveniently located next to the bike and scooter parking. Once you're dry, you can ride off into the sunset.

The finished products looked amazing, right? They were ready to hit the streets. Of my cul-de-sac. On bikes and scooters.

Then They danced and practiced some routines they have been working on at recess. And that's a whole other blog post.

They ate pizza. 

They enjoyed my Pinterest-worthy cupcakes. Nailed them once again, people. Pin away. Almost as good as my Elmo cake.

 And the birthday girl was happy.  And her little sister was at the doctor with her dad getting her pneumonia diagnosis. Of course. (But she is all good now.)

Lydia chose and arranged the songs for her annual birthday mix. I put the CD with a lip gloss and hair tie and gave them out as party favors. And there you have it - extreme makeover birthday party. Lydia style. 

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Book Giveaway, Warriors, and Peace

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Three things:

1. Let's go Warriors. We are fans over in this house, especially my Elijah.

2. My friend Melissa over at Larson Lingo is giving away some copies of my book Totally Desperate Mom. Go over to The Larson Lingo and enter. 

3. On Mother's Day weekend I spoke at Crossroads Church in Fremont. About Three Keys to Peace in Relationships. Because my family is perfect and so are all of my relationships. I got it all figured out. Just kidding, of course. The fact is - God uses us in our mess. And we can have peace in our hearts in the midst the crazy of everyday life. You can listen to my talk here. *

*This photo is not from me speaking at Crossroads, but I usually have some funky expression on my face when I am talking so it works.

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I Got a Male Box

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I was super blessed this year for Mother's Day. Cuz I got a male box. For all my males. Handmade by Lydia. For all you mamas whose body parts are falling off and are a living in a zombie state of sleep deprivation from the newborn lifestyle . . . this is what you have to look forward to. So good.

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Mother's Day gem

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Happy Mother's Day y'all!
This was the Mother's Day gem I received last year. And I loved, loved, loved it.
Hope you have a day filled with naps, exercise, extra cuddles and homemade gifts from your kids, a massage gift certificate from your husband, and yummy food - not to project my ideal day on you or anything :)

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Boys and Fancy Cars

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My babe turned 38 last month. And he likes nice cars. So I bought him three. Actually, we have a friend who owns all three so he suggested we take a drive to Napa for Shiloh's birthday. Way cheaper than buying three of my own. So I set up the drive. We cruised - a Ferrari, a Porsche with Ruf, and a fancy Mercedes like the safety car in Formula One. The reason I mention the Ruf and the safety car is well because . . . I know it means a lot to most moms. And I won't mention how great the "growl" of the engines were or other such talk I overheard because I don't want to make you too jealous. But it was a good time with friends, but I missed my minivan. Those electronic doors and and seating capacity - can't beat it. But I think Shiloh liked cruising in these vehicles (we tried all three) a tad better than rolling in my minivan.

I even took the Ferrari for a spin around the block just because I wanted to see my friend get nervous. I hadn't driven a stick shift in a long time. The ferrari looks cool and all, but again . . . nothing like my DMV. And then I made my friend pose in front of the cars . . . because I'm a dork.

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