You washed your hair with what?

While I was on vacation and braving the humid temperatures of Galveston, I had some major issues with my hair. I didn't have my regular shampoo and thought I would just get something cheap to do the job until I could get home to use my REAL shampoo and conditioner. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, so I decided to get the Suave Professionals Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner set, for about $5. To my surprise it didn't dry out my hair, make it big and frizzy or difficult to comb. The conditioner was actually good and I swear had some type of detangling agent in it also. I was expecting it to clean my hair, but leave it dry and puffy, mainly because of the humidity in Galveston. I was ready to put my hair up in a ponytail until I could see how it felt after it was conditioned. To my surprise, my hair was really manageable, smooth & I was able to wear it down after I flat ironed it. Since it didn't make my hair frizzy, I was able to flat iron it quickly, without using too much heat. This is definitely worth a try! The are a little over $2 a piece! You can afford it!!!

Wordless Wednesday

This is absolutely the best picture my iPhone has ever taken! I just had to share. This was taken on a very sunny day at a lake by our home. Ladybug and daddy took a walk after our picnic.

Lakeshore Saturdays

This weekend we went to Lakeshore. For the new readers, Lakeshore does a craft every Saturday from 11am-3pm. Since I have so much free time on Saturdays, due to getting my $$it together personal organizational goals, I have more time to spend with my family on the weekend. So, Saturdays are a NEW big deal with us and have been tagged as "FAMILY TIME!! My husband has started playing golf on Sundays and has let me have my way to enjoy Saturday with the family. Yay, Hubby!! Well, each Monday I post Ladybug's picture of what she did over the weekend at Lakeshore. She was less interested in this activity, but she still had fun and impressed everyone with her vocabulary. She made an Olympic torch and it turned out really cute. They have some really creative ideas at Lakeshore. Well, it is the least they can do, considering those prices!

Did someone say makeup?

I really try not to dress like a mother ALL the time. I try to live by a "no mom jeans" motto.  I try my best not to look too homely and like I just woke up.  I really love make up, shoes, fashion and polish.  I love these things so much, I think I will devote Thursdays to these topics!  With a toddler, I rarely have time to do much for myself and I am always looking at cheap ways to look cute, since the days of EVERYTHING MAC are over.  Now I still love my MAC foundation....that I will not compromise on....but for the other items......I need to go to the drug store for them.  But, with this, there is a lot of trail and error.  That is why I love when people post about products that they use.  Sometimes it saves me time and a disappointment when it doesn't work out right.  I recently bought a Covergirl mascara and it was horrible. I will review this item in another post, but it was a hot mess of a disappointment. I wrote in to Covergirl and told them I wasn't happy with the product. They were really nice and sent me a coupon to get any item free. The item I selected to get free was the Blastflipstick blendable lip duo in intense. Let's just say after not using Covergirl since my junior year in High school, I was pleasantly surprised. I love it! I don't even wear lipstick, just lip liner and a sheer toned gloss.

 

But, after trying this, I may have to pay the $8 for it.  The only reason I tried it was because I could get ANYTHING for free and wanted to get the most expensive thing they carried.  Which is really hard because the reason why I used Covergirl in high school was because of their low prices.  They have a lot of different colors for you to select from.  The thing I like best is that you can lighten the lipstick and darken it as you please.  It is really lasting, but I have a feeling it is just because it stains your lips.  So, if you are like me and your lipstick is eaten off an hour after you put it on.....you may want to try it.  I would take a picture of me wearing the shade, but unfortunately I have my face mask on and it really would be a hot mess picture.  I mean, face mask and popping lips!  Well, maybe that would be a picture you would want to see.....but I'm not showing!  LOL! 

Wordless Wednesday!

In case you didn't get the memo, ice cream is serious business in this house!

"By myself, I can do it, I got it, I a big girl"!!

Lady bug has been uttering shouting these words to me lately. I don't think I am ready to hear these words. I mean....she is growing up waaaaaaay too fast for me. When I was pregnant with her, I used to remember mothers talking about the different milestones their child accomplished. They would say after each one, "I wasn't ready for this to happen"! So, to avoid this, I figured I would document everything, take pictures of everything and not try to rush her to grow up. Well, she had a mind of her own! She is a little woman trapped in the body of a two year old. She is definitely going to be my independent child....typical first born.

This first thing I missed was when she stopped nursing. Oh......how I thought those ladies were crazy talking about they "missed" their child stretching out their nipples, nursing from them. But, I can remember the last time I nursed her. It was the night before a bad snow, in February of 2011. She kept crying and I sat in the middle of the floor holding her to comfort her. I hadn't nursed her in a week because I wasn't producing enough and the doctor was concerned that she wasn't gaining enough weight. The herbal teas and drops had stopped working and it was time to call it quits. Well, I got that "feeling" in my chest, brought on by her crying no doubt, and she nursed for about 15 minutes and went to sleep. I still miss that feeling that I had, not enough to nurse her until she could walk, sing and dance a jig, but I miss the feeling nonetheless. I pray that baby #2 lets me nurse them as well......

She is so independent and I love that about her. She tells me her needs, what she is going to do and what she isn't going to do =). She likes to get in and out of the car by herself. I usually have to convince her that she can't buckle herself in and that is something reserved for Mommy and Daddy. She wants to go to the bathroom by herself and has mastered staying clean and dry all day, except overnight. I used to think that she was "too young" to be able to do the things that she was able to do. I would see her at daycare and was always amazed with what she could do! I think the real issue was that I was not ready for her to grow up. I wanted to keep her a baby and "let her tell me when she was ready" for the next milestone. That doesn't always work. I was thankful to have a babysitter that was strict lovingly advised us on how to transition. LOL! We absolutely love out childcare provider. I have known her for over 11 years and trust her dearly. She has helped me notice that Ladybug is ready to hit the floor running and I am wanting her to "walk slowly" and "hold my hand". I need to let her explore her independence and acknowledge that she can do it by herself, she does 'got it' and she is a big girl! Who knew that a toddler could be a teacher also? Like I say....never underestimate them! Below is the picture I took of her after she was picked up from daycare. She wanted to put her shoes on by herself. I love this little ladybug!

Saturdays

I usually have a Saturday full of work related or house related chores. I am not the best house keeper, so I have a lot of things to clean up around the house and a lot of clothes to put away before Monday, only to start the process all over again.  It is so easy for me to come home, cook, do laundry and let everything land where it may. But, I am trying to get better and stay organized.  I have been working hard on keeping the house clean and picking up everyday and not letting it pile up.  But, it is still a work in process!  But, I am getting better at my second shift duties and assigning things to my husband when I need help.  Also, having my dinner menu is really a big help. It helps me keep focused on what the meals we will have for the week and what needs to be taken out for the next day's dinner.  Also, if there is an occassion where I am not feeling well or running late, my husband can know what he can help me with or cook for that night.  Well, having said that and gotten way off subject, back to the story about having my Saturdays back!

Well, since I have been cleaning daily during the week, I was able to enjoy my Saturday with treating myself to getting my hair down.  I mean.....my chores were done and my work was done.  This was wonderful news for me!!  My husband took my daughter to Lakeshore and did a free craft. I am not sure if you guys know that Lakeshore does crafts every Saturday. I for one am all about anything that is free and inside during the summer.  Last Saturday it worked out great because I desperately needed to get my hair done and my husband had something fun for my daughter to do while they waited for me to get home.  I was told that this activity was for 3 and up.  I beg to differ.  My daughter did a wonderful job and she is only 2.  Never underestimate a toddler!