Miscellany Monday

{one} For months, I have not gone to bed before 11 and often it's midnight or later before I finally call it a night! But being a night-owl (Hootie Hoo, y'all! Any Chi-O's out there?) is wearing me thin. It's time to make a change!

{two} When life hands you lemons, call Expedia and cancel your trip! Between Bret's mysterious bout with gastroenteritis last week, GG's late reaction to her 12 month shots, and my 83 year old grandfather's questionable health---our trip to Chicago (my anniversary gift from Bret) just wasn't meant to be, this time anyway. Thank Heavens for trip insurance!


We can't get GG to hold still for a second, but surprisingly she was still as statue when the nurse was getting her measurements.

{three} I'm thinking about a new idea for a graphic onesie. It would have "The Trifecta---Tiny Teething Tot" imprinted on the front. Since Gillian Grace was four months old, I've blamed her inexplicable random fits of grumpiness on teething. Whether she's chowing down on the coffee table, her crib railing, or throwing a mini tantrum, my reply is always the same---"She must be teething!"

{four} Seconds after cleaning the house, it's a mess all over again. Some days I wonder why I even bother at all!

{five} What happened to July? How can summer be this close to being over?

{six} Seeing all of the back to school gear in all the stores makes me miss teaching just a smidge. One of my favorite parts about my old job was all the pre-school planning and decorating my classroom. I always had a new theme each year, and for those of you that know me well (Mary, Tracey, Mom) it will come as no surprise that I have my next theme already planned should I ever return to the classroom.


These are pictures from my Hollywood theme classroom the year I was expecting Gillian Grace (my last year teaching).

{seven} Christmas is still a little better than five months away, but I've already begun my shopping. After battling the holiday crowds and scrounging through dwindling inventory last holiday season, I vowed never to make the same mistake again! Fingers crossed that by Turkey Day, like the bird on your table, I'll be D-O-N-E!

{eight} I finally finished all the thank-yous from Gillian Grace's birthday. I used GG's personal stationery and signed all the cards with her name. Along with the note card, I also include a wallet sized photo of the birthday girl. What can I say? I'm so biased when it comes to my little girl, I'd never pass up a chance to share her cuteness with others!





{nine} All week I'll be posting birthday giveaways galore each evening at five. Five Fantastic Giveaways at Five, I've dubbed it. Today's giveaway comes from Polka Dot Market. Don't forget to swing back by at 5 o'clock to enter!



Have a great Monday, y'all!