August 14, 2013

Insta-life through IPhone & Instagram

^^there are lots of mommies around here that want to make sure their babies get the best of the rides ^^

This tiny tiny person is the center of all our worlds right now. 

I've said that before and will repeat it over and over again : it's amazing how someone so small can turn an entire universe upside down on a whim and throw your routine out of the window like no big deal. There is no question that he got us wrapped around those miniature fingers within the very seconds of his arrival and is definitely holding firmly on to it. 

These first few weeks just flew by, it's bittersweet, and I will say, even sad. I am exhausted beyond my physical limits - doing it all and everything by just myself while trying to get the body of mine ready for a performance season ( which is no joke of its own, not mentioning the after-the-baby business) has been, in simple language, difficult. Very difficult. My hat is and will always be off to moms of multiples - it must be insanely crazy. But my heart bleeds when I walk down the hall to the kitchen in the morning and with my eyes mark another new date on the wall calendar. Again and again I wish there was the power in me to turn 24 hours into 34, so that another extra minute would be there to kiss for a millionth time those little feet and tiny fingers. Sleep, so much needed and usually so much loved, seems so ... treacherous right now. At the very least.

Babies are miracles.
 My heart is filled with gratitude forever.

^^ i find my two men together often. one with the book. another with the fist in his mouth, bonding ^^

^^ does "sleep when your baby sleeps" advice ever worked for anyone? one is too excited to sleep when it's the first baby. and it is just as much of an excitement when it is your fifth ^^

^^ summertime is for fun. like "hunting" the targets for one^^

^^ or listening to summer concerts. with personalities shining through and through ^^

^^ the little smurf in his royal carriage, scootin' around like nobody's business. i love it. he adores it. enough said ^^

^^ we have been exploring new surrounding parks and found a few new favorites. one thing i know for sure : with little ones there is never enough park-time ^^

^^ it also takes me twice as long to run my typical "route". "eating time", you know...^^

^^ polka dots, stripes, florals and THE color of the season - check! believing that purple for men and boys is a great choice - check!check!check! ^^

^^ greens were a big hit that day. and so were hats ^^

and then this happened. he cried. she same and kissed him: 


^^ he calmed right down and listened to her sing. my heart melted and is still softer then butter ^^

^^ new hair is one way to make up for lack of sleep. looks like we matched our stripes too, though i only noticed it when i looked at the picture. ^^  

ps: for those inquiring - strollers seen in this posts are from stokke connection like : stokke crusi, scoot and xplory with the riding board. i love them all and they each cover different needs. i highly recommend reading up on them on stokke site to see if you are an "M", "C" or "U".

August 06, 2013

Could it get any better?! A very awesome Stokke giveaway!



 This arrived into my mailbox today and it's a MUST share, because, honestly, can it get any better? 

The unique feature of the Scoot that sets it apart from other strollers is that Scoot provides ALL full size stroller benefits at the convenience of a compact one-hand fold version. It is compatible with most of the Stokke accessories and offers an option for a newborn insert. Be a city parent on the go or a mom in suburbs, I feel that Stokke Scoot covers the needs of both. It comes in great colors and a very awesome black melange too!



As to the PramPack - this is a GREAT travel bag for your stroller, and it does not even have to be a Stokke stroller. We had a different side-by-side double stroller prior to being happy owners of Crusi, and used the PramPack to protect it during travel and storage. Though it is rather large and well padded, PramPack folds very small, which is super convenient when traveling, and for storage at home. Here is more from the Stokke site: 

" The Stokke® PramPack® travel bag fits 99% of all brands of single strollers, and many double strollers. Rugged construction developed in cooperation with Norwegian airlines. Smart features include telescoping handle and premium baggage wheels for easy handling thru the airport."

TO ENTER AND READ MORE ABOUT SWEEPTAKES
here is what the email said: 

     visit the sweepstakes here and enter to win!

I hope you hurry up and enter! 
Mom tested and baby approved, this combo will surely make someone happy!

August 02, 2013

FRIDAY SMILE


" A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy? "
Albert Einstein 

The moral of the story : never loose track of your Happiness! 

 Happy Friday! Our weekend plans are grand, we'll see how much will come to life ( the little baby is the boss, you know), but we surely are in a "determined to make it happen" mood.  It's looking like the temperatures are starting finally drop - knock on the wood - so, we are going to try taking advantage of this time with some fishing poles : my oldest has been dreaming of a fishing trip for weeks now.  And then there will be only about 99 more things left on agenda for the weekend - a new exhibit at the museum of modern art is the one for me. How about your plans? ?

Wishing you fun and adventurous weekend!


August 01, 2013

Can school be cool? { girls' edition}

when school is cool

The summer is nearing the end, the temperatures are starting to cool down and the store displays are reminding us that the school is soon to start.

First days of the new school year are always exciting, be it a first-grader, a middle schooler, a graduate or... a parent. How about some not-such-typical school supplies to make your little girl be happier then ever? Come to the Rockabye Mommy later today and see the details!
 
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