Friday, January 13, 2017

Friday Favorites

It's FRIDAY! The first full week of work in nearly a month, so it feels so good to be through it and onto the weekend! This week included lots of snow, bad roads, and being cooped up due to the cold. I am hoping we can find something fun to do with the boys this weekend. These are always the toughest few weeks of the year, because it is too cold to even play outside. Is it too soon to start counting down to spring?? 

1. Sweater
How CUTE is this sweater from the Gap? They are running their winter sale right now, so on top of things being on major sale, they have pretty consistently been offering an additional 40% off of sale items, bringing it down to only $15. I ordered the french rose color, I think it will be so pretty over Valentine's Day! And speaking of Valentine's Day, it always drives me crazy that because I have boys holiday apparel is kind of limited. Who says little boys can't get into Valentine's Day!? Gap delivered this year with these adorable baseball tees with love themes! So cute, and I have about the best time ever dressing my boys in matching looks!

2. Doll House
 
For Christmas, my mom and sister gave Jackson a bunch of Little People stuff. He got the nativity set, Noah's Ark, and a little play house. Well, when ordering it my mom did not realize it was designed for girls in that it is all pink and very girly looking. We did a quick online search and found that there is no 'boy' version, however it used to be designed in more gender neutral colors. However, sending it back wouldn't have even been an option if we wanted to, because Jackson took off and was playing with it immediately. And now, not only does he love it, but Lincoln has taken an interest in it! In fact, this week I even saw him grabbing small toys and trying to maneuver them right to fit into the windows and doors! I lose track of what the normal ages are for things, but I was so impressed by his coordination to be able to do that! I guess the moral of this favorite is that limiting the toys a child plays with based on stereotypes is so not worth it. My boys don't see the pink of this toy, but they are learning and enjoying it so much!
 
3. Love Letters
My mom was cleaning out some drawers this week, and she found an old letter she had written to my dad the morning of an exam while he was still in law school. Per her request, I will not share the actual letter with you all ;-) But it was so cool to read, people just do not send hand written letters very often anymore. It was so sweet, a letter of encouragement, and ended with saying that all would be well as long as they had each other, Noah, and their 'new baby'. You guys! I was the new baby! That letter was written over 27 years ago, and it dawned on  me that my mom was the age that I currently am when she wrote it and was pregnant with me. To read about her excitement for life at the time, before she even knew who I was yet already clearly loved me and my older brother so much. It was such a sweet thing to see. I am motivated to write more letters, because I do not know if I can think of anything more special than remembering, decades from now, the love that I feel in my life right now.
4. On The Move
 
Mr. Lincoln is officially mobile!! He has been scooting backwards for awhile, but it wasn't quite intentional movement. An object could be a foot in front of him, but poor guy just couldn't figure out how to get to it without a bunch of pivoting and moving backwards. This week he officially got it! And is getting into everything. So far, in the four days that he has been crawling, he has pulled ornaments from the bottom of my parents Christmas tree (which yes, they keep up until February), knocked over boxes, shoved half of a plaster easter egg in his mouth that he then couldn't get out, and has been found with blue all around his face because he found a remnant of a piece of chalk big brother left laying around. This kid is going to be our wild child, I can feel it. I think this weekend is going to call for some major cleaning and baby proofing, and establishing some stricter rules on what can be left out. Big brother might have to take a temporary break from some of his toys, because if Lincoln can find it, it is going into his little mouth!
5. 90s Music
I have been on a major 90s music kick on my drives to and from work this week. Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, and Usher have all been on rotation. My poor babies have had I'll Never Break Your Heart belted out to them more than once. They are not amused and usually just get mad that I am not getting them out of the car fast enough. But seriously, 90s music was the best, and BSB>NSync. Always. 
 
Sending good weekend vibes to everyone! I am off to plot how to stay warm and cozy, and enjoy some quality family time.


15 comments:

  1. I have a 90s music station and it most definitely puts me in a good mood LOL!! How sweet that you found that letter that your mom wrote - that's so special! happy weekend girl! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. 90s music is seriously the best! I cannot get enough!

      Delete
  2. That is so cute about the doll house! ;) Knox (and Walker) are loving anything and everything Little People right now. That Noah's Ark is a huge hit over here! And yes: the 90's station is on constant rotation in my car! Walker actually begged to listen to "U Can't Touch This" the other day and I was geeking out. Haha! Have a fabulous weekend!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Haha that is too funny about Walker! Jackson is less than enthused when I sing that Backstreet Boys to him ;-) The Little People toys are the best. do you guys have the nativity? When you press the star on top it plays 'away in a manger'! SO CUTE!

      Delete
  3. OMG I love me some 90's music, too! I'll Never Break Your Heart is my FAVORITE BSB song ever!! I want to go see them in concert so bad! They totally still tour!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. YESSS that is the song I have been playing on repeat. My poor children are probably so embarrassed of me. Yes the do still tour, I know they played our state fair a few years ago! My inner tween would about die!

      Delete
  4. How cute is that that you read that letter and you were the new baby. I love letters. And thanks for the recommendation on a new sweater. I need more. I love the Little People toys and so do my girls. So glad Jackson loved it and kept playing with it even though it was in girly colors. No shame in that. have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. That letter was probably the highlight of my week. To hear someone's perspective at a specific time so many years ago is just crazy. I get my sweater today-I am so excited! And yes, it is funny I always wanted girls but now that I have boys I am so very deep in all of the 'boy things' but it was a nice reminder with the house that kids don't have biases or preferences based on gender. As long as they are happy, then so am I!

      Delete
  5. 90s music is awesome! It's like transporting back to another lifetime! Haha. For me anyways. My littlest loves The Little People stuff. Play house / doll house, same thing! :) And I am loving that Gap sweater in the fresh water color. Have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I know isn't it so fun!? I immediately feel like a grade school girl, or have memories pop up that I associate with that time. That fresh water color is gorgeous, I didn't even see it the first time!

      Delete
  6. Cracking up at the 90's music! You just cannot listen to Spice Girls without smiling and moving. Loving that sweater - I so need more winter clothing!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I did a little 90's throwback at our wedding, and when Wannabe came on I swear every single girl under the age of 30 was on the dance floor within seconds, it was so funny! The Gap sale prices are so amazing right now. Not sure how cold it is where you live, but our winters last so long that it is kind of nice to be able to stock up and be able to use all the cold weather stuff well into April!

      Delete
  7. My dad was in the military and I found all the letters my mom saved that he sent her while he way away, it was so cool to read! I totally get the excitement. I try to write letters to my boyfriend as often as possible, even though we live together. Also, that sweater, so cute! I think I might get one!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Oh I bet those letters are the sweetest thing. There is something SO romantic about hand written letters, don't you think!?

      Delete

 
End of code a066643bb8ed59c9c7b30b6330a639ea796168fa0a83aa603f