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What a Wonderful Week…

June 9th, 2009 12:25 pm by Naomi in Day to Day at Glitter | 3 Comments »

The past week has been full of working and running around, but great.

Today started off with an hour long prenatal massage (I heart my massage therapist… seriously, the woman is a miracle worker…) and a stop at Whole Foods for produce (truly, the only place in town that I can consistently buy good fruit!!), which also included some lunch to take home.

We have also been busy stocking up Glitter goods for wholesale and consignment shops. I have been making tons of magnets which I have been out of since Christmas, tons of storybook coasters, barrettes, frames and bracelets, and these new glittery coasters.

The Emperor (Henri… we call him that because sometimes he acts like royalty…) has also been keeping us on our toes since he has learned to pull himself up on things pretty well. He still won’t crawl, but will be walking before you know it!

Here he is lounging, and showing his new skills.. oh, and playing with his fave toy, my measuring cups.

He also had his first overnight at Grandma and Grandpa’s on Saturday. Let’s just say that he did a lot better than Mama did… We did want to try it though because we are planning an overnight trip with the girls that would probably run a lot smoother if it could just be the big kids!

Speaking of the big kids… they are becoming really good helpers with Henri too. Well, unless they have something else they would like to be doing!

I also have to give a shout out to my favorite niece who successfully graduated the eighth grade yesterday (yes, she is my only niece, but she is still my fave!!). While she didn’t take home any of the awards for no referrals (otherwise known as good behavior..) her teacher did mention what an incredible girl she is and an amazing artist. Seriously, this girl has some mad illustration skills. Now if she could use the rest of her powers for good not evil…. no, really, she is great. I love her so much! Here she is with her mom, her dad, and some random FedEx guy… just kidding, it’s my brother in law, he had just gotten off work…

Time to work on some very neglected laundry and get a little more work done before I have to pick up the girls. Tonight is the school picnic so I’m hoping the weather keeps cooperating! Friday is the last day of school, then next week we are hopefully planning the little getaway with the girls if I can scrape up some ‘extra’ money (does that exist?…..), then on to Zoe’s summer school. Always something, but luckily, something is usually pretty darn good..

Ah, Tuesday…

June 2nd, 2009 5:10 pm by Naomi in Day to Day at Glitter | 3 Comments »

Where has the past week gone?

Well, I know where our past week has gone. Today I got a weird dizzy / sickness out of nowhere and ended up sleeping most of the day. A huge thanks to Jerome for coming home and picking up Henri and to his parents for watching all the kids!!

Besides that, things have been busy, but good. Yesterday I chaperoned the fourth grade trip to the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. I can’t believe I had never been there! The weather turned out great, and besides the ridiculous amount of goose poop, the trip was a great success. Here are a few pics of Zoe and her BF Aaron grinding flour, kneading dough, and hanging out…They were studying Wisconsin settlers..

Oh yes, and little miss sweatpants and skull shoes was the one who asked me yesterday to dress ‘normal’ for the field trip…. nice…

Jerome and I also had a very full weekend. We had a wedding to go to in Wausau so Henri had his first car trip over an hour. He did great!! He literally slept almost the entire way there, and home. The inn we stayed at had a nice kiddie pool so he loved that. He did let out a pretty good screech during the ceremony, but hey, that’s what babies do!

Here are some pics from the weekend including getting ready to leave, getting excited over dad’s beer selection at the Great Dane, playing in the pool with Aunt Mimi, and warming up after swimming with mom..

I also have to give a birthday shout out to Jerome. Yesterday was his big 3-1. Woot!! I know… I am a cradle robber. We stopped at his parents house but I think I may take him to the Grumpy Troll this weekend for our own b-day celebration.

Time to lay back down before everybody gets home… I also have tons of restocking to do at my shops, but have put some more barrettes up on Etsy including these…

AND, not to leave Ms. Darby out of this post, she will be graduating fifth grade so she has begun the final countdown. I forsee a trip to Ella’s Deli in our future…….

Have a great week everyone!

Get to Work!

May 26th, 2009 7:57 am by Naomi in Day to Day at Glitter | 2 Comments »

Well, when the boss man gives you an order, ya better listen…. SO, I spent the lovely holiday weekend getting to work. Oh, and can you tell Daddy dressed Henri yesterday? I love the hammer..

Here is a glimpse of a little of what we did this weekend.

Oh, and don’t worry… I don’t do the gluing, that is all Jerome. I make the buttons and lay out everything then he goes through and glues it all! Thank goodness he doesn’t mind crafting with me.

I also got about two dozen headbands cut so they are ready to sew, and am probably going to work on storybook pins this afternoon after my OB appointment. Sure wish the doc wasn’t across town…. Oh well.

What did you all do this weekend??

We did squeeze in a little bbqing, walking and playing in the yard too, so I really can’t complain… of course that’s never stopped me!!!

What a Week!

May 21st, 2009 8:11 am by Naomi in Day to Day at Glitter | 1 Comment »

Thank goodness, mostly a good week.

How can you not have a good week with this kind of weather? Of course it would have helped a little if we had actually gotten our screens out already… but at least a few windows and the doors opened.

Darby, Zoe and Henri have been loving the nice weather, and Mom is loving being able to kick everyone outside to play after homework time.

I actually even got all three of them together for a second to take this.

It is so funny seeing Henri in his little summery outfits. Since he is still pretty small he can fit into a few outfits that were given to us as gifts last summer. Check out these duds..

He’s also starting to pull himself up on things and scoot around, but no signs of true crawling. Zoe never crawled, but walked pretty early, so I think he is on that path. Here he is attempting to climb his nightstand…. He looks so mischievous.

Daddy and Henri also had some outside play time yesterday. First we kidnapped Jerome from work and forced him to come to the park with us during his lunch, then after dinner they played out in the jungle, I mean front yard, for awhile.

There were a couple of down times this week too. Two years ago last Wednesday, we lost our twins, Charlie and Molly. We still miss them everyday but also feel how blessed we are that we have Henri and Bean on the way (and OF COURSE Darby and Zoe, but they were here first). Not that they are in any way at all a replacement, but we know that they would not be in our lives if Charlie and Molly were still here.

Jerome also had a bit of a minor (ish) car repair that we had to deal with, which of course means more money. Ugh! I have been trying to work as much as I can too to fill orders and get my shops filled with goodies for the summer. I just sent off a package to my mom for her shop including these.

Not the best pic of the jewelry, but at least it is proof that I have actually accomplished some work this week!

I know Anthology needs goodies and so does White Rabbit in Iowa, but don’t worry ladies, goods are in the works. I also saw Meghan from Absolutely Art at the grocery store ages ago and she said she would like to talk about more stuff too. AHHHH!!! AND I do have that wholesale order for Quince to do. Good stuff, good stuff, but I just need to figure out the time. I also need to work on the yard, wash the windows and get the screens up (with Jerome’s help…), attempt to get my veggie beds ready….. the list goes on.

Today I have physical therapy and my first acupuncture appointment which I am a bit nervous about. Hopefully I will feel great this afternoon though and can work after I pick up the girls and before Henri gets home.

We have done a little rearranging in the house too. We found a really wonderful table at a thrift store last weekend and decided to get it. We have been talking about turning the living room upstairs into more of a dining / sitting room since our kitchen is just too small for a family of five, much less almost six, to attempt to eat in.

It was hard to get rid of the futon in the living room and lose that space, but it is SOOOO nice to have room for everyone to comfortably eat without someone else’s foot or elbow poking you! And, since Jerome and his dad did such a great job on the basement, we are making that more cozy so that it can be a nice family room.

This is the table and benches and we are still looking for a couple of chairs.

The girls have also enjoyed eating by candlelight lately, which I have to tell you, has helped make some peaceful meals.

Speaking of peaceful, I’m going to go sit on the porch and sip a cup of coffee before I have to get ready for my appointments.

Here’s to another wonderful day…
xxoo

Happy Birthday…

May 16th, 2009 7:20 pm by Naomi in Day to Day at Glitter | 4 Comments »

To Me!!

Here are some of the super fun gifts I received (not counting the computer, cash, which is WONDERFUL, and a fancy schmancy wireless mouse…)..

I had a very nice 34th birthday. Last night my sister came over for dinner and cake and we all just kind of hung out, then today Jerome and Henri let me ’sleep in’. Well, let’s just say I stayed in bed a little bit.

Henri has been a little on the crabby baby side with a runny / congested nose and a few crying fights here and there, so last night we let him cuddle with us, which of course, means wanting to nurse the majority of the night. Not so good for mama’s sore neck and shoulders, but lets everyone else in the house get a good night sleep.

Today we had to take the girls down to Janesville to their grandparent’s house then Jerome treated me to a super duper yummy dinner at the Esquire Club. Yummmmm….. I even got a dessert to take home since it was my birthday so I am savoring little bites of vanilla bean cheesecake. Just wish I felt a little better so I could enjoy it more!!

I have also been working on some jewelry for my mom’s shop since it opens for the season next weekend. Here are a few pieces I have finished.

So, Jerome is off picking up Henri from his parents house and I squeezed in a nap, which was lovely. Now I am going to sit back and think of the past year and dream of the year ahead. The last year has brought us Henri, along with many other changes, thank goodness, mostly good. This next year will bring us the little bean (it will be nice when we know it’s gender!!), Darby starting MIDDLE SCHOOL, Zoe moving into fifth grade, and I’m sure many many more changes, but through it all I am so blessed.

One of the hardest parts of being an at home mom is the isolation and this little blog has somehow helped, just a little, to make me feel connected to the world, when some days my whole world may revolve around dirty diapers, picking up kids from school and a messy house. Thank you all for being there for me..

xo