shaving.
i wish i didn't have to do it.
i know i don't HAVE to but yeah….i kinda do.
i wish that all of the women in the world would unite and say NO MORE.
and then in turn all the men would say "i love your hairy legs….it's hot"
and my problem would be solved.
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28 yards of pom pom trim.
remember i bought all that?
remember i went out in a blizzard to buy it?
actually i have bought over 40 yards of it and i had a bunch before i bought that.
well….it's gone.
i have sewn over 40 YARDS of pom pom trim to pillows.
i am a weirdo.
my etsy shop….will open….in march.
let's say probably
monday march 7.
cool.
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did i mention that parenting is really hard?
i did ?
ok…just wanted to remind you that i don't have it all together and it's HARD.
and i am feeling….
overwhelmed and under qualified.
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i am on the desk top computer here….so i have the OLD iPhoto library.
here was february 2007:
playing simon says in the NEW kitchen…no furniture yet.
and little talby…
i can't quite tell what the top line says but the second sentence is "the boy is eating breakfast"
then february 2008:
jenny and lisa were visiting this weekend in 2008! i miss you girls!
AND…i am currently wearing that exact same sweatshirt at this very moment!!!! oh my.
little laurney.
her 13th birthday night.
then here is february 2009:
looks the same now….but more mature/old.
very close up of our cat emily taken by lauren.
and finally february 2010:
wrestling with dad….and waffle.
waffle always starts barking and jumping around when the kids wrestle with craig….so funny.
ok.
i finished my list yesterday.
and took more pictures of oranges.
and watched parenthood.
it was GOOOOOD.
now…i am off to california to be filled with so much RAD photo knowledge that i hope my head won't explode.
YAY for blue lily.
YAY for GoPro.
YAY for beach houses.
YAY for no laundry for four days.
:)
Felipe - I think so too. I have watched all of the seosans 4 times, and i really think that they ended it on a cliff hanger. What about jess? i mean i know he is in heros, but i hope they make a new season of gilmore girls. Ok well i totally agree with you… bye.
Pangeran - I have been hearing that there isnt a sesoan 8 just that ABC Family is showing the sesoan 7 and that they are calling it new because its new to ABC Family which is going to make alot of people mad I know it already has made me mad. I was so excited now someone has pulled a lucy on me. “Pulling the football out before I go to kick it”
Carlos - hiii im maggie me and my siestr watch every season about 15 times we can lip the words im sooo pist off because they say that they arnt making another season what if theres a cancer paitent out there who wants there to be an 8th season huhh??? and she could end her life at any minute and her on wish was for them to make a season 8 like seriously they dont care there just some rich celebertys that they dont give a shit what others think soo they better read this and if they do then it will make them think that other people want this and that the world doesnt revolve around them
lazer-cosmetics - Lovely thoughts shared here. I like all. There are few lovely families which are live together and shared happiness in between. I am apart of such family.
Lauri Hersh - You’ve got a wonderful family! I know parenting can be stressful sometimes, but one cute smile from them can make you feel brand new again. And girl, try to cope up with the beauty innovation. Stop shaving! Don’t you ever hate hair ingrown on your skin? Go, try some laser hair removal!
kristen - i’ve been following your blog for quite some time now & i feel bad because i actually thought out loud…”she has a cat?”. Maybe I need to pay closer attention to things…
parenthood makes me laugh & cry & question everything all at once. I’m talking about the show & real life.
i love love love that show.
Kara Janzen - Megan! The one picture of Sean is from Kindergarten and he would have done that drawing and writing with me! My goodness that brought back some memories! Also, I’m pretty sure the first line says something along the lines of “The boy is going out” and then the second line is maybe “with ____ a date.” I LOVED watching that kid draw in Kindergarten! Can’t believe how big your kids have gotten!
sandy toe - I am having a giveaway with Shabby apple…giving away a cute little girls dress…come over:)!
Sandy toe
Kristin S - ENJOY this time learning and learning and playing and playing.
As for shaving. Well, I bought a Groupon for laser hair removal. The “do not bleach or pluck for weeks before” is quite possibly the meanest thing anyone has ever done to/for me. Who knew I’d have a full beard within two weeks? She said “just shave”. SHAVE MY FACE??? Yep. Whole new world of ridiculousness.
I’m a month from 40 and do NOT want a mustache or beard thank you very much.
Hope it is all worth it…
Again, enjoy!
Michelle Price - You said you were having a hard time with parenting. I heard this quote yesterday that totally applies. I feel that way too – on a daily basis.
“Raising children is like trying to eat Oreos and brush your teeth at the same time.”
Have a great day!
Alycia (Crowley Party) - great post! excited to see your etsy shop!
Valerie@Chateaualamode.typepad.com - Enjoy your time in California and let us know how it goes.
Suzette - I think it’s, “The boy is going out on a date.” How cute! My son thinks girls and dates are creepy!
Valerie Page - First, I just want to tell you I look forward to reading your blog each day. It’s kind of like a pick me up for me. I enjoy using your craft ideas with my 3 daughters and they enjoy it too. I show them your blog all the time. My 9 year old, Leila loves seeing photos of your girls and what they are wearing. If my Leila could wear Dorothy shoes from Wizard of Oz everywhere, she would… (even to P.E.).:) Parenting is definitely hard work. I have been in my house for 3 days with 2 sick kids. The good thing about it is that we got to watch a lot of movies while they got well:)
Christy - Finally got around to watching Parenthood last night, too. Amazes me how well Amber and Drew “fight.” They are incredible actors. Whoever is writing the scripts over there must be eavesdropping/spying on real families because they nail it every week. BTW, have a great time in CA!
kristine - wait, you have a cat?!!?
have fun in CA! wish i could be with you!!
Kari - Such fun pictures! Our dog loves to get right in the middle of all the wrestling.
Parenthood is one of my very favorite shows! I swear I laugh out loud and cry at every episode. It’s just so good.
marnie scott - lets blame the moon. i had a rough day yesterday too. weird how silly little parenting thoughts can make you cry. AND its a good thing we are the only ones that hear these little thoughts…..(until you burst into tears after yoga class in a little sandwich shop) CRAZY LADY! i will tell you what my friends told me…your children are SO lucky to have you~you’re going to hear this waaaaaay down the road. i am glad you have your blog for an outlet…WE are grateful for you. your words make me feel like i’m not alone~thanks. really really.
mary beth - If I was going to CA I would shave my legs too! I’m on a no shave jag myself..what else is winter good for, right? It keeps your legs warmer…whatever…have fun girlfriend and come back with lots of tales to regale us with!
Diana Gibbs - Hmmm…the hair on my legs is so long I could probably braid it…just sayin’…although when the weather gets warmer and the jeans come off and the shorts go on, I’ll have to get out that danged old razor and shave.
Love your blog!
Hugs,
Di
Terrie - I had the same thoughts on shaving yesterday!! Hate it with a passion!
Sooooo JeaLouS that you are going to San Diego! My old stomping grounds! Miss it very much! Also wishing I was going to learn more about photography! I love it…have lots to learn! If you need an assistant any time…Call ME!! Have a great time while you are away and don’t think about the laundry that is piling up in your absence! LOL!!..sorry…I just had to go there! Pay back for the die cut? You ARE LaUgHinG aren’t you?! Hugs! Terrie
Christina - No shaving? I’m in. I’m already two weeks in. 🙂
Have a great trip!
Jenny Joy - I have to speak on shaving legs. I have a 5 foot rule. If the hair on my legs isn’t noticable within 5 feet, then I don’t need to shave. My husband doesn’t care either way. Besides, if you aren’t married to me, and I didn’t give birth to you, you have no business trying to scope out whether I have hairy legs or not.
*stepping off my shaving cream box*
Heather @ Cookie Mondays - Last night I was laying in bed, and I could hear Kevin crying to Parenthood and mumbling “Oh, this is so powerful!”
(he’s kinda girly)
so I watched it as soon as I could today! SOOO good! 🙂
Megan Bellomo - Bring warm clothes! It is freezing over here, it might even snow in LA, WHAT??
Jenny B. - Have a GREAT time! I hope maybe you’ll share a few pointers when you come back. 🙂 Oh, and I think it says, “The boy is going out on a date.” He’s spelling the -ing sound e-a-n-u (gooeanu = going, eat eanu = eating) and he put the rest of “out” on the 2nd line ou…wt. Yup. That’s it. 🙂
elisa - I so wish I was going with you.
I am having issues. Issues with everything.
Parenting is hard. I need a break.
I want to move but I don’t want to move.
I don’t know what I want.
Ugh.
Enjoy your trip, I am gonna live through you!!!
Tracy Fisher - Have a blast! I am jealous…. NO laundry… for 4 days!
Tracy Fisher
Lina - ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!! YOU deserve this weekend and I am sure you will have a total blast, can’t wait to hear about it when you come back…..and can’t wait for the shop to open….I am so in love with those pillows with the yellow sunflowers and turquoise background….I am going to send you some pictures of my room and living room, to see what you think might go nicely, I have to introduce some nice color to this house full of boys, they will kill me if I do pink all over, but our new house the granite is kinda of orangy…..so anyways…will send you some pics to see if you can make me some super beautiful groovy pillows!!!!! HAVE A FANTABULOUS TIME!!!!Lina 😉
Karen Gerstenberger - Bon voyage, traveling mercies and God bless you! May this workshop open many doors of joy for all who participate.
Staci - Have an awesome time Megan!!!!! And that bit about hairy legs….well, there HAS to be a SNL about that 🙂 Annnd, our little dog does the same thing…starts barking when we wrestle…but generally, he then tries to attack (for fun) the person who is needing the help the most????!!! Crazy dog 🙂 Can’t wait to hear all about your trip!!!!
Karly Meeks - I love your blog and have been following it for a few months now. You have such a beautiful family and are such an inspiration to me. I like how “real” you are about everything. I don’t have kids yet but aspire to be as good of a mother as you are.
Mindy Harris - you have a cat? have a blast in cali. can’t wait to see pics.
Kate - I only have one word for you: CROSBY!!!???
Kat - You really do capture your world/life beautifully in photo’s, so how great that you get to go and extend your knowledge even further in photography.
Sounds like you need the break away. Hm, parenting is HARD.
Enjoy the time away and the head space.
I too love Parenthood and I love looking back at old pics of how much the kids have grown.
Do you get all teary/sentimental when you see how little they once were?
I am going through that this week and oh I just want to press rewind and do it all again.
Southern Gal - *post
I don’t know what a poat is…sorry.
Southern Gal - You’ve got to see the Should You Shave Your Legs chart on this poat: http://kellyrachel.com/blog/2011/02/21/rainy-days-and-mondays
Some of the others are hilarious, too. Have fun in California!
Kate - Girl, you don’t have to shave!
I stopped shaving about a year ago, and it’s been the MOST liberating thing ever. And ya know what? I’m still hot. And everyone knows it. The hair thing is such a ridiculous societal issue started by MEN in fashion. Same thing with high heels. I could go on and on but if you want to stop, I swear: it’s not bad. It’s actually so much fun.
sue - Have fun !!!!
hannah - i didn’t get the manual for mothering either. love your honesty. does that say “the boy is going out on a date?” (my teacher instinct had me trying to figure it out!) Question…. do you all have TV? or watch TV? how have you encouraged your children to have a love for art work and participate in your Thurs crafts? love your ideas!
danielle - enjoy! so jealous!
Nicole Q. - Have a blast!
Sugar Mama - I don’t think I’m qualified to parent TEENAGERS. I’m a pretty decent parent to children 12 and under. Anything over that is becoming too much for me to handle.
And I have yet to watch a single episode of Parenthood and not cry. Even the happy episodes make me cry. I relate to so many of the characters. A beautifully written script.
deborah@applesinwonderland - a laundry vacay sounds pretty good. i’m easy-peasy. shaving your legs for the state of california? i might shave mine for hawaii. or cleveland. whatev. have a blast!!!!
Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails - Im amazed at how quickly my girls(5 & 7) are growing up and love to look back at their old photos. And the pic of your kitty is a great shot.
Im curious to know if you’ve ever done a post about a house tour? I love that your photos are really large on your blog and Ive loved what Ive seen so far but just wondered if you have it documented anywhere in s certain spot? Id love to see it:)
XO,
Sarah
Kate Cupps - I think “The boys is going out on a date.”
So cute.
Tess S. - all your talk about PARENTHOOD made me start watching it. i watched every episode from this season in like 3 days. i have a 3 month old and she still gets up late at night to eat. the only problem with watching an entire season in 3 days and being completely caught up… is being caught up. i now have to wait a full week to watch another episode. addicted. aaaaaaaddicted.
Sara - Have a great time!!!!
Flower Patch Farmgirl - Girl. Are you boozing it up while you’re scraping wallpaper?? What a fantastic idea!
Have fun where it’s warm.
Bye.
Kim - Enjoy your laundry hiatus (I’m soooo envious!!!)
I am beyond excited for your shop to open. I hope there are more of your adorable t-shirts for little girls- my daughter refuses to stop wearing the t-shirt I bought for her last year even though it is starting to resemble a belly shirt….
Kori - have fun in ca! wish i still lived there right about now…it’s still snowing in my ‘hood. please bring back a pic or two to share of my old homeland!! pretty please?
Amber - “The boy is going out on a date”. ?
Love random posts.
Happy Thursday! Enjoy Cali! That’s where I’m at, it’s wonderful, of course. 🙂
♥ Amber
Silver Lining
Sarah - I love that you are drinking a beer while stripping wall paper. That is something I would do too. Have fun is sunny california.
jeana - the boy is going out on a date? I love the pictures and the memories. Parenting is hard. Very. Have a wonderful trip Meg. Enjoy yourself! (random comments to you random thoughts)
Beth - I love looking back at past photos–it’s so good to remember how the kids (and the dogs!) have grown.
Have a GREAT trip!! CAn’t wait to see pics from it and to hear what you learned.
happygirl - Yay!!! for finishing the list. Have a great trip and share the knowledge, if you don’t mind.
Dana D@BoysMyJoys - Parenthood made me get all teary-eyed.
(Big surprise there- what doesn’t make me cry?)
Have fun in Cali!!!
Now, I can’t get “I’m going back to Cali, Cali, Cali- I’m going back to Cali- I don’t think so.” out of my mind!
jodi @ back40life - I know – isn’t Parenthood the best? we devour it every week!
have a fab time in Cali – we’ll miss you 🙂
Jennifer P. - Funny how I remember all of those pictures you shared. Your photography is like a good, unforgettable movie 🙂
Nicole - omg – Leah?? So jealous right now…
Lorelei Eurto - Give Kelley Wenzel a big hug for me when you see her there!
Geli - Pack some warm clothes, it’s cold here in San Diego and it’s supposed to rain Saturday/Sunday.
steph - i love seeing how your kids have grown and matured… although thinking about it, you probably don’t like it?! then you can really tell that they are indeed growing up. 🙁
lovin’ the pic of you pulling down wallpaper with a beer in your hand. ha ha ha ha! i should put up the picture of me laying sod at our house with a beer in my hand. seems like we enjoy the same things? booze while we do manual labor?! ha ha!
enjoy GoPro. man, oh man! i would LOVE to do something like that… not enough of a pro on the camera though. just play around all the time. i hope you have a blast. i’m super jeal. laugh lots with tyler and wendy for me, please?! they seem so hilario!
Jana Moore - Would love to be going with you to GoPro…..have fun!!!
Jana from Kansas too!
Gemma - Have fun in Cali!! I hope to see lots of pictures when your back 🙂
Gemma x