tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64213434628172925212024-03-12T21:21:08.784-07:00KnittedFoxKnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.comBlogger247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-89440545478897535042022-03-08T16:44:00.001-08:002022-03-08T16:44:47.338-08:005 years<p>Well hello there! It’s been a hot minute. A lot has happened since last I posted. Left a toxic marriage, solo own my business now, found myself, am in a healthy relationship, was diagnosed with ADHD, my business made it through quarantine, and started dm’ing a game of D&D! </p><p><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1hLkBmnVdmw401UVl7zzamu-SW7R9-Zvr" width="300" height="300" style="transform: rotate(0deg);"><br></p><p><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=16--pZrVl32ls6MHNe4eroEOM52RLYUtH" width="300" height="300"><br></p><p><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=11uvk1MCX-tiFYPuyqdiHByTLJzoF4Nxm" width="300" height="300"><br></p><p><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1QbFX64LF0DVr7bnqZt_Y3aGaA77cpdnY" width="300" height="300"><br></p><p>I think I’d like to start blogging again… but we’ll see. ^_^b</p>KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-63724294854231575142017-03-01T15:14:00.000-08:002017-03-01T15:14:10.819-08:0010x10 Capsule WardrobeStressful mornings are still a thing for me. I am so done with being stressed and cranky in the mornings because I don't know what to wear. A few weeks ago I decided to try my hand at doing a capsule wardrobe again. Inspired by the capsule wardrobes of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stylethislife/">Style This Life</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegarmentlife/">The Garment Life</a>, I felt like I could do it.<br />
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If you're not familiar with a capsule wardrobe, it's where you pick out a select number of clothing items and wear them for a certain amount of time. Some popular capsules are seasonal (like <a href="http://simplylivandco.com/blog/2016/3/3/my-spring-capsule">SimplyLiv&Co's Spring Wardrobe</a>), and month long mini capsules (like <a href="http://www.stylethislife.com/winter-mini-capsule-20-items-21-days/">Paige's 21 Day Capsule</a> & <br />
<a href="http://www.stylethislife.com/winter-mini-capsule-20-items-21-days/">Karen Rambo's mini capsule</a>). Recently I have seen "10x10 challenges" pop up on my Instagram feed, where you select 10 items and wear those for 10 days. Something small like this seemed a perfect for me right now.<br />
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My <a href="http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/search/label/capsule%20wardrobe?max-results=5">previous attempts</a> weren't perfect, so I took the time to really get it set up right. I tried on all my clothes and got rid of the items I wasn't 100% satisfied with. And by "got rid of" I mean I gave away the clothes I didn't like and put everything else away in my closet. My capsule, along with all my layering tops, went into my tshirt drawer so everything I needed is in one location. I didn't have to look at any of my other clothes. I didn't have to <i>think</i> about my other clothes. This was key for me because there was nothing else to distract me from my 10 selected items.<br />
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Included in my capsule were: pants x2, long sleeve tops x3, tanks/tees x5. When picking out the tops I made sure that each top was paired up with at least two of the long sleeves, that way I had more than enough options and variety. Also, I didn't put a limit on my under shirts for layering or shoes, which helped keep my outfits from getting boring.<br />
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I can say, hands down, this was a success. Every day I felt great, confident, and my mornings were significantly less stressful, more streamlined, and less rushed. This in turn helped my attitude throughout the day because my mornings were good. My outfits felt fresh everyday, even towards the end, and I felt I have a new appreciation for every single one of these items. <br />
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Once my ten days were up I found my mornings getting slightly stressful again, so I have gathered up another set of 10 items like and this morning I started another 10x10 capsule (which you can check out on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRESWMIjMVA/?taken-by=knittedfoxtrot">Instagram</a>). The clothes I picked out for this new capsule are more casual and less fancy. It all fits my <a href="http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/2016/05/my-uniform.html">uniform</a> perfectly so I think this one will go as well as the first 10x10 capsule. Although... I did at white tshirts which I don't typically like wearing because I don't think they look flattering on me. But this is a challenge right? I'm going to either find way to wear them, or find confidence to wear them.<br />
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Have you ever tried doing a capsule wardrobe? Did you enjoy it? Do you have any tips on how you keep your outfits fresh and exciting? ♥KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-82976029562465708022016-10-27T11:30:00.000-07:002016-10-27T11:30:25.959-07:00Egg - Action Selfie Cam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuaIsA8LEM1rE5UpxqT5V0Hhe1lseQyuGeMuiCamRUerKDkjzJIMwCUUkFoIIM72BdQxMYUGcHHnqFTJ3dFx_a6Wi9DgvlkWWAVRc0Voc33On4a8syn1ZOHP6fF1wFYoAp8ts-1EBrNA/s1600/IMG_2477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuaIsA8LEM1rE5UpxqT5V0Hhe1lseQyuGeMuiCamRUerKDkjzJIMwCUUkFoIIM72BdQxMYUGcHHnqFTJ3dFx_a6Wi9DgvlkWWAVRc0Voc33On4a8syn1ZOHP6fF1wFYoAp8ts-1EBrNA/s400/IMG_2477.JPG" width="400" height="400" /></a></div><br />
More over Snapchat filters- <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/egg-action-selfie-cam/id1102664451?mt=8">Egg - Action Selfie Cam</a> is taking over. At least for me anyways. Egg has dozens upon dozens of different filters, that are <b>wayyyy</b> better than any of the ones that Snapchat has. Don't get me wrong, some of the ones on Snapchat are neat (there's like two of them) but these Egg ones are SO CUTE! Not just cute, but so fun! The majority of them have sounds and animations (which don't post well on here so here are a few linkies: [<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BKC6XUqj6eB/?taken-by=knittedfoxtrot">one</a>] [<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BKC5oYXjP8W/?taken-by=knittedfoxtrot">two</a>]).<br />
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There's not just cute filters, there's also scary, weird, and just plain silly ones. There's basically something for everyone on it. The app hooks up to LINE, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for quick and easy sharing on social media. I really have to restrain myself from spamming too many pics of me to Twitter and IG, haha! Do you have a favorite selfie app for your phone? Which are your favorite filters? ♥<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0GDeKPL2bHYhCPzSCbVyODLqVt_lxS8wgny0-l-gpFiuHKpPyXjnxVI_KMh39mGOI3eoEcQZGumnL94R5ookiUPdoMa-Yk2-FqFrHaOg9eloUM4SwakQ_vGOHoGA5KswEorMN3nYq1k4/s1600/IMG_2996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0GDeKPL2bHYhCPzSCbVyODLqVt_lxS8wgny0-l-gpFiuHKpPyXjnxVI_KMh39mGOI3eoEcQZGumnL94R5ookiUPdoMa-Yk2-FqFrHaOg9eloUM4SwakQ_vGOHoGA5KswEorMN3nYq1k4/s400/IMG_2996.JPG" width="400" height="400" /></a></div><center><i>Too precious!</i></center>KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-83754019319829727772016-10-24T11:30:00.000-07:002016-10-24T11:30:30.660-07:00Smores Stuffed Braided Puff Pastry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSP-R5314jouPxhDS_KAZ5A3PoAF-6M-Cn8QruunJoaQAJ_gAbSfduXRwreFtuW8TsnCnq3cCJfqu2fEvm3e-6p-HCKyI9wXTi03E_WiTTHglEA7k9-FPvorhe4g_o2D6nwnk7nOzI_4/s1600/IMG_2658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSP-R5314jouPxhDS_KAZ5A3PoAF-6M-Cn8QruunJoaQAJ_gAbSfduXRwreFtuW8TsnCnq3cCJfqu2fEvm3e-6p-HCKyI9wXTi03E_WiTTHglEA7k9-FPvorhe4g_o2D6nwnk7nOzI_4/s640/IMG_2658.JPG" width="640" height="640" /></a></div><br />
This is probably my favorite dessert recipe of all time. For the moment anyways, haha! I mean, it's pretty much the best thing ever- chocolate, marshmallows, and Golden Grahams baked to flakey golden perfection. Since running into the recipe that inspired this on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BKNe7H3BpMg/?taken-by=tastyjapan">Instagram</a> a few weeks ago I have made this four times. Since puff pastry comes two to a pack it makes sense to use them two nights in a row. Totally not excessive at all. Nope.<br />
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<u>Ingredients:</u><br />
1 Puff Pastry sheet<br />
1 handful of mini chocolate chips<br />
1 handful of mini marshmallows (or cut up big marshmallows into little pieces)<br />
1 handful of Golden Graham cereal<br />
1 egg, mixed<br />
Powdered sugar for sprinkling<br />
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<u>To Make:</u><br />
- Prehead oven to 400 degrees F.<br />
- Thaw puff pastry according to package, position chocolate chips, marshmallows, and cereal in center column.<br />
- Use a knife to cut and fold pastry like in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BKNe7H3BpMg/?taken-by=tastyjapan">this video</a>.<br />
- With a spoon to cover the entire pastry with the mixed egg.<br />
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until your preferred color of gold.<br />
- Immediately sprinkle with powdered sugar.<br />
- Cut and enjoy! <br />
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I have no shame in telling you I ate the entire thing by myself while playing games in bed. It is adulting at it's best! Crumbs in bed be damned! It was so good so I have no regrets.<br />
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The other night we had some friends over for a scary movie night and I made this but filled it with mixed fruits (blueberries, black berries, strawberries, and raspberries) with a little bit of flour + butter crumbles. Instead of topping it with powdered sugar, I topped it with more flour + butter crumbles, and then once it was baked I added Cool Whip.<br />
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This dessert is so versatile and easy to make I feel like I'll be making it frequently from now on, for any (or no) occasion. What fillings do you think would be super tasty inside this? I was thinking maybe lemon + sugar would be fun to try. What do you think? ♥KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-65984113115388056522016-10-17T11:22:00.000-07:002016-10-21T09:05:14.811-07:00LashesReal talk time- I was running on five hours of sleep, the little man was sick, and the boy cat (who's fixed) was acting like he was in heat. I hadn't even got out of bed and already the day felt like it was spiraling out of control. There was just no way I was going to let that happen. Getting out of bed I decided I was going to <b>slay</b> this day. Absolutely slay. Nothing, or no one, was going to get in my way, and if they did they were going to understand why I'm sometimes called the "Ice Queen". I was channeling my inner Sasha Fierce.<br />
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My clothes were on point. My makeup was on point. Right before I walked out the door I figured there was no better day than today to push myself out of my comfort zone and wear some lash extensions. It was the right decision.<br />
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<center>BAM!</center><br />
Never having worn lash extensions before I was a little nervous at first putting them on, but it really was a breeze. These were 3D Mink extensions and they were *ohmigosh so soft and fluffy*! I can definitely see why lots of ladies wear them, and I can see myself wearing them on more than one occasion.<br />
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On days like this I have found myself turning to the same makeup products that make me feel like a boss, and I want to share them with you. Some of these might look familiar as they're old staples, but some are new work horses that have worked with me almost all year.<br />
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<center>1. Rimmel Stay Matte Primer // 2. Maybelline FitMe Foundation Stick (130)<br />
3. Maybelline FitMe Foundation (128) // 4. Physicians Formula Bronze Booster</center><br />
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<center>4. Maybelline Color Tattoo (Barely Branded) // 5. Rimmel Lash Accelerator Serum<br />
6. Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara Lycra Flex (01) // 7. NYX Cosmetics Slide On Eye Pencil (Gun Metal)<br />
8. Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color (Think Pink)</center><br />
The bronzer I actually double up as eye shadow, and I layer it on the outside covers of my eyes over the cream shadow. The color is warm but sharp, if that makes any sense, and adds to the "fierce" look I go for. <br />
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The serum I've been using for almost a year now. One bad tube of mascara last year made my eye lashes fall out at an alarming rate. MY PRECIOUS EYELASHES WERE *MY THING*. It was the one aspect of my body I was most proud of. My mother has told me all my life how long and beautiful my eyelashes were from day one. Strangers would complement me on my long lashes. I can't tell you how upsetting it was to see them just falling out. Obviously I stopped using that mascara, swore off mascara for almost two months, then found this serum and have been using it ever since. I can honestly say it has helped my lashes grow. They aren't as long or as full as they used to be, but they're getting there. I'm hoping that if I keep up using it maybe by next year they'll be close to back to where they belong. Until then I might just have to keep wearing lash extensions, hehe!<br />
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To be honest these were a bit too long for me to wear on a daily basis (but were super fun!) so I'll probably be trimming them up for next time. And there will absolutely be a next time.<br />
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Have you ever worn lash extensions before? What type do you like? ♥<br />
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<center><i>These lashes were sent to me by Tricky Hair but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Tricky Hair sells clip in hair extensions and 3D Mink Eye Lashes. Visit them at <a href="http://www.trickyhair.com">Tricky Hair Extensions</a>.<br />
</i></center>KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-85150028002158171642016-09-29T12:00:00.000-07:002016-09-29T12:00:20.964-07:002016 Bullet Journal SetupSince letting go of our employees last year, and having worked almost every day since then, I have learned there is a difference between being busy and being productive. I noticed I was not really taking an active part of my life because it was the same thing day after day. This made me want to put things into perspective. I wanted to "track" aspects of my life so see what I was actually doing with my time and see how I can be more PRESENT in it. <br />
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I snagged myself a <a href="http://www.thejournalshop.com/midori-travelers-notebook-brown-leather">Traveler's Journal Notebook</a> by Midori and started a Bullet Journal. Bullet journaling was something I debated doing when I started my planner (and even started a <a href="http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/2015/01/bullet-journal-diary.html">diary</a>), but I didn't think the format was what I needed at the time. It is now.<br />
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If you aren't familiar with Bullet Journals there's a great video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm15cmYU0IM">here</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb02h9rIwr0">here</a>, which can explain it a lot better than I can.<br />
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The flexibility of this type of journal allows me to use however much space I need for any one day (not what a week-on-two-page planner has separated out for me) and I change change things up as needed. For instance, in August when I set up my monthly pages I used one whole spread for the month (the left page for the monthly calendar and the right page for events, notes, etc) and I really only used the left page. When I set up September's calendar I only used the left calendar page and started my daily entries immediately after that, so there was no wasted space.<br />
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On a side note, am I the only one who gets stressed out about unused spaces in planners? For some reason I feel this pressure to use <u>every inch</u> of a page so if it's left unused I feel bad about it. Any one else feel that way?<br />
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Some of the things I wanted to keep track of was how much time I spent at work, how much time I spent in car, how many hours of sleep I'm getting, the amount of <u>quality</u> time I'm spending with Dean, and how much time we're spending together as a family. I wasn't sure if what I felt I was doing was what I was actually doing. Does that make sense?<br />
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So I've been using this for going on three months now and I do think it has helped me get a better understanding of what I'm doing with my time and how I can better spend it. Not only that but I feel more in control of my life. Definitely more present in it. There are definitely things I still need to work on, but this journal has helped me get on the path I want to get on.<br />
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How do you keep track of your time? Do you keep track of it even? What are some things you do keep track of? ♥KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-64018269451354039162016-09-25T01:00:00.000-07:002016-09-25T01:00:25.406-07:00Shared Toddler and Mama Meals - Pizza BiscuitsThe three of us have been under the weather the last few days and I have had close to zero motivation to make food. It doesn't help that I don't even feel like eating. Well, except for the occasional overdose of plain carbs... plain pasta, plain waffles, plain crackers. Since I have responsibilities (i.e. Deano Bravo) I dragged myself to the kitchen and turned on the oven not knowing what I was going to make with the only food that sounded good to eat- biscuits. After staring at the pantry for too long, I grabbed a few items out as well as a muffin pan and threw it all in the oven. What came out of the oven was a perfect storm of yumminess that Deano and I ate very enthusiastically.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1 package of Grands Flaky Biscuits<br />
3 tablespoons of tomato sauce<br />
1 cup of shredded cheese<br />
1/4 cup of sliced olives<br />
Ground Flax Seeds and Chia Seeds (optional)<br />
Any other toppings you'd like- this is all I had on hand.<br />
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To Make:<br />
- Preheat oven to 350*, spray muffin pan with non-stick spray<br />
- Pull a biscuit in half and shape into bottom of each spot.<br />
- Top with a little tomato sauce, flax seeds & chia seeds, followed by your toppings.<br />
- Bake for 13 minutes.<br />
- Let cool for a few minutes and then serve with sides. We had yogurt and avocado.<br />
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What are some of your go-to easy recipes for when you're under the weather? ♥ KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-90401852526532786462016-09-23T01:00:00.000-07:002016-09-23T01:00:12.126-07:00The Savings JarHaving a bunch of money in my savings account has always seemed like a pipe dream to me. Since it is so easy to transfer money from savings to checking to spend there's really no reason to separate it. My thoughts were that if it's in there I can spend it. Terrible money saving thoughts, right?<br />
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Recently Aaron and I have been talking about getting serious about saving money. We have a goal in mind and we're hoping within the next year or two to reach it. (And no, it's not another trip to Japan, that's still a few years off). Since we're getting serious about money saving we're going about it a bit differently.<br />
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Introducing our Savings Jar. Every night Aaron and I empty our pockets and purse of all our change and we dump it in here. When I'm paying for something I'm going out of my way to pay with just bills to guarantee I get change back. It's only been a week and I am surprised at just how much change we've saved up! Deano even gets excited about it- "Can I put coins in the jar, Mommy?" He has this way of pronouncing coins in a way that melts my heart so I always say yes.<br />
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This little corner of our bedroom has been almost ignored since we've moved in and in the back of my mind I knew I wanted to do <i>something</i> with it but wasn't sure what. Making the Savings Jar the focal point of this corner makes it a special spot in our house, and since it's one of the first things I see in the morning, it will help me stay motivated to fill it up.<br />
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Do you have any unconventional ways of saving money? I'd love to hear of some other ways to save money. ♥KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-88779085528819517812016-06-19T11:35:00.000-07:002016-06-19T11:35:04.742-07:00I Have Not Stepped On a Scale Since I Was PregnantDean turned 2 in March. It seems so long ago that I was <a href="http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/2014/03/37-weeks-maternity-pictures.html">bursting at the seems</a> with my little guy. The day I found out I was pregnant I put away my scale. Obviously I was going to gain weight but I didn't want that to become something I focused on. There were so many wonderful and exciting things to put my energy into, I didn't want weight to become a source of negative energy. I even told my midwife that I didn't want to know my weight, or how many pounds I gained, unless she was concerned about it. All she ever told me was that I "looked good" so I'll take that as it was a healthy weight.<br />
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To this day I have no idea how much weight I gained or what my final weigh in was. I can't even tell you what size pants I wore because I only wore maternity pants with the belly bands built in. It wasn't until right around this last Thanksgiving, that I started wearing my "normal" pants again. (The maternity leggings I won't give up because they are <i>so comfy</i>.) They fit my new body kind of weird but they get the job done.<br />
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While I have an idea about how much I weigh now, I can honestly say I don't care to know. It's just a number and <i>that</i> doesn't mean much to me. Right now I am just going by how I <b>feel</b>, and I'm starting to feel good. There was a point last week where I actually felt <b>sexy</b>. Friends, I don't know the last time I felt genuinely sexy. Aaron tells me I'm "sexy" and "smokin' hot" but these aren't words that I would have used (in the last 2+ years) to describe myself. All this time I've settled with "cute" or "ok-sure-whatever". It felt GOOD to feel sexy.<br />
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There are days, though, when my thoughts are very far from positive. Those days I try not to focus on it. Instead I'll wear as much black as possible, pick a different feature (eye, hair) & focus on that, or put heels on and say "fake it til you make it, Sarah!". This works most of the time. <br />
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My point is, my goal weight isn't a weight at all, but me feeling content with myself. It's about looking in the mirror and smiling at what I see. It doesn't matter to me if that means I'm bigger, smaller, or about the same as before. My body shape has changed (my waist and boobs say hi). Instead of changing the size of my waist line, I am working toward changing my outlook of myself.<br />
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This mama has stretch marks, rolls, cellulite, dull skin, and is overall slightly more round, but these things aren't terrible. They are all visible signs of what I have done in my life- not just my pregnancy (but mostly my pregnancy). Aaron finds my body sexy- so should I.<br />
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What sort of things do you do to help keep a positive body image post-baby? I would love to hear from you other mama's out there!KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-10012871765241376422016-06-12T11:23:00.000-07:002016-06-12T11:23:05.027-07:00What's In My Purse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XFMkQ2i3KK6zA5wRY76graG-eh6crMnaEYI6N62R65nrFqEiRStyDRvkBfmlFmPhT9kRBbLiIac4eCdd_VaSKt015scJLHS8v2dyKo6_vXeRPLzEiU9ApY51T9uRcR23P4GcE_1VxhA/s1600/IMG_0995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XFMkQ2i3KK6zA5wRY76graG-eh6crMnaEYI6N62R65nrFqEiRStyDRvkBfmlFmPhT9kRBbLiIac4eCdd_VaSKt015scJLHS8v2dyKo6_vXeRPLzEiU9ApY51T9uRcR23P4GcE_1VxhA/s320/IMG_0995.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Living simply and with less has been a topic of conversation recently between my husband and myself. We're looking to move this summer and with that we will be forcing ourselves to let go and to live, and be content, with less. We are collectors so it's hard at times to let things go.<br />
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My biggest inspirations for living with a more simple (but amazing and beautiful) home is <a href="http://newdarlings.com/category/home-design/">New Darlings</a> and Taylor Golden <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BCJgB23wK04/">[1]</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BAIe2C7QK7Q/">[2]</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BF9Uqo2QKyr/">[3]</a>. Serious house goals for me right there! Getting rid of stuff for the move is going to be so great! That's not going to be for a while, though, so in the mean time I can focus on something more relevant- my purse.<br />
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Isn't it terrible? The eye-opener was when I opened my purse and papers came flying out. What is in there?! How did it become so full? Why do I have all this stuff? In fact, most days I don't use 90% of the items in my purse, so why is it there?<br />
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The moment those papers were in the air I knew something must be done. Like, asap. But what though? What do I do when I carry a bag of stuff I'm sure I need. Maybe. At some point. Possibly. This is a perfect example of not living simply. Do I need my planner, deodorant, dry shampoo, hair spray, 6 lip glosses/balms, tissues, a months worth of receipts, food pouches, and who knows what else in my purse?<br />
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I don't NEED these items at all. They are there for me to fall back on. If I rush doing my hair or make up in the morning, it's ok because I have products with me. If my makeup isn't finished or perfect that's ok because I have spares with me. <br />
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I have come to realize that instead of focusing on getting fully ready in the morning I am actually burdening myself. If I just took a few extra minutes in the morning <i>really focusing</i> on getting myself fully ready, I don't need to bring extra anything with me in my bag. If I planned and timed my errands better I wouldn't need to bring food to tide my son over.<br />
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For Mother's Day my husband bought me the Kate Spade clutch I have been pining over. It is exactly what I needed to help me get down to the bare bones and only carry around the necessities. ID, debit card, money pouch, and lip balm. There's room for my phone and a shopping list, and really these are the only items I NEED.<br />
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There are moments when I'm slightly panicking in the morning about the necessity of certain items I used to carry in my purse, but ultimately I set them down and walk away. Later on I'm glad I didn't add extra weight to tote around. Using this clutch has been a great experience is doing with less, and one I'm going lean on later when I start letting things go in regards to the house. <br />
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Do you carry around a lot of extra stuff or is it just the necessities? Do you have a way to keep the contents of your bag organized so they don't fly out?KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-6244952985286828662016-06-05T11:12:00.000-07:002016-06-07T16:45:54.898-07:00Shared Toddler and Mama Meals - Rainbow BuffetTrying to figure out what solids a little one will eat can be tricky. There are times when it is downright frustrating.<br />
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<i>Why don't you like pancakes? They are so good!</i><br />
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While I was trying to loose baby weight, I would eat five small meals a day and time them with my son's meals. One of my favorite meals was (and still is) extremely simple: a smorgasbord of lots of different foods that require little or no preparation. The key with this, though, is to not over do it and <u>eat the rainbow</u>.<br />
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The two biggest benefits to it for me are that it can be a very healthy & balanced meal and it ends up being more appealing and appetizing because of the colors. A delicious and happy sight. <br />
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Some of the foods I use for this meal:<br />
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Red: tomatoes, pepperoni, salami, raspberries, ketchup<br />
Orange: Oranges, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, carrots<br />
Yellow: <a href="http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/search?q=tamagoyaki">tamagoyaki</a>, corn, bananas<br />
Green: Pickles, avocado, spinach,<br />
Blue: blueberries,<br />
Purple: blackberries, jelly<br />
Pink: ham, tuna, salmon<br />
Black: olives<br />
White: turkey, cottage cheese, Baby Bell cheese, rice, mayo dish<br />
Brown: Little Smokies, bread, crackers, granola, hummus, peanut butter<br />
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I keep the meal balanced by having one portion of protein, one portion of carbs, and how ever many portions I want of fruits and veggies. For example:<br />
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- 3-4 cherry tomatoes, 3 baby carrots, a big fork full of pickle slices, olives, one Baby Bell cheese, and 6 Little Smokies.<br />
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- One serving size of sliced salami, nectarine slices, couple slices of cheese, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Case-Jars-Stuffed-Cherry-Peppers/dp/B00H8XR9P6/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1463643290&sr=8-2&keywords=stuffed+peppers">stuffed cherry peppers</a>, small handful of blueberries, half an avocado, and a serving size of crackers.<br />
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- Peanut butter and jelly sandwich (cut into quarters), bananas, small bowl of spinach with olive oil & red pepper flakes, and carrots.<br />
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It may not seem like a lot, but once you plate it up and eat it, you'll find that you really are satiated and contently full.<br />
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This works for little ones too. At least it has for my son, and my nieces and nephews. Chopped up into tiny bite size pieces, arranged in a rainbow, shapes, or little designs. My son eats especially well when I make this for lunch. The food is easy for him to pick up and consume all by his independent self.<br />
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Do you ever have meals like this? What is your favorite items to use? Does your kiddo have a favorite?KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-24363862697698926842016-05-30T16:49:00.000-07:002016-05-30T16:49:43.001-07:00My UniformBefore the work day starts, before the incredibly energetic child gets on his feet, before running errands and everything in between, there is MORNING. Mornings are awfully challenging for me. My mind takes so long to get into focus that it prevents me from doing anything in a timely manner. Especially getting dressed.<br />
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One way I have been working on fixing this issue is by purging my closet and only keeping items I love <i>and</i> wear regularly. When I <a href="http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/search?q=fashion+challenge">attempted a mini capsule wardrobe</a> two years ago I was able to find what works for me and my post-baby body, and what doesn't. Since then I have built up a happy closet full of clothes in a style I feel confident in. So full that I have a hard time putting an outfit together.<br />
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Most days you will find me wearing a variation of: layered tank-on-tank or tee-on-tank, cardigan or button up, jeans/jean shorts, and flats. This is my uniform. It has become a signature look for me in the last year and a half. It is easy to mix up, dress up, make casual, and most of all it is comfy. <br />
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It wasn't until I read <a href="http://truncationblog.com/figure-out-your-uniform/">Karin's post about uniforms</a> that it really got me thinking and inspired to write about it. Karin is one of my favorite fashion bloggers because of her posts on capsule wardrobes and simplified living. It seems that my day to day life is getting more full and her posts help me get my mind sorted out on how I want to tackle things.<br />
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For the third or forth time this year I am inspired to go through my closet and purge a bunch of clothes. This time since I have such a clear idea of my style is and what I feel best wearing, it will be easier for me to part with some items that I've been hanging on to. My goal is by summer to be at the point where getting dressed isn't as time consuming or stressful as it is currently. By keeping only items that fit into my uniform I should be able to make this happen. There will be a few exceptions to this, of course, but I aim to have 90% of my closet be made up of pieces for my uniform.<br />
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Do you have a uniform or particular style that you wear regularly? Does it help you get dressed quickly in the mornings?KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-59908251235379426162016-05-26T17:07:00.000-07:002016-05-26T18:38:04.050-07:00Mom HacksThe term <i>hacks</i> might be too strong of a term. There are just a few really neat and handy things that I do, that I have started to do since having a kid, that I have really helped me, and I think they will help you too. These things are nothing life changing, except they kinda were for me.<br />
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<center><b>Hair ties.</b><br />
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There is still a bit of "baby weight" on my belly that prevents me from fitting perfectly back into my old jeans and shorts. Using a hair tie to secure my fly closed has made it so I can wear bottoms that fit me (mostly). Since all my tops are long they cover my fly so I don't have to worry about anyone knowing my secret.<br />
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The world of dry shampoo can be a scary place but really there is no need to fear. It is a pretty affordable product and one that is a real time saver for a busy mama like me. My favorite is <a href="http://www.ulta.com/brand/batiste?cmpid=PS_Non!google!MassHair_Batiste&CAWELAID=330000200000160494&CAPCID=86166756270&cadevice=c&agid=17102824590&catci=aud-157436411550:kwd-15703531823&gclid=Cj0KEQjw94-6BRDkk568hcyg3-YBEiQAnmuwkr3bz0IIlq1DoqEamiy4cv7mwVOIVQV0Foq8A8lOo6IaAlyn8P8HAQ">Batiste</a> which is about $8 and can be found at Ulta or Walgreens. A new one I've tried recently is <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3560097">Not Your Mother's Dry Shampoo</a>, which is about the same price and I picked it up at Safeway.<br />
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The thing with dry shampoo is to spray at a distance, to not spray too much, and to give it a minute to absorb your oils. My bangs, the hair around my ears, and my cowlick on the back of my crown are my problem spots, and I will do a once over, shaking the can constantly. Then I'll wash my face, brush my teeth, or put my makeup on. Then I'll use my finger tips to gently rub my roots and apply a bit more to places that need it. On those days that a shower is just not going to happen, dry shampoo is what saves me. I highly recommend giving it a shot.<br />
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<center><b>Wrinkle Release Spray</b></center><br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/downy-wrinkle-releaser-light-fresh-scent-3-oz/-/A-14711577?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BEssentials%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Grocery_Top+Performers&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9033824&gclid=Cj0KEQjw94-6BRDkk568hcyg3-YBEiQAnmuwkuZn2Ji8BYqa6nEyfv3dAUWaLW7sxARRwdDIo-AohaEaAjTO8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds">This little blue bottle of goodness</a> not only really helps get rid of wrinkles but it makes you and your clothes smell like you just rolled out of a dryer. It's glorious. Really! I <i>hate</i> putting laundry away so my clothes are varying states of wrinkles. Instead of wasting time throwing my tops into the dryer I'll use this. It doesn't work on hardcore creases but works wonders on every day wrinkles. It also works as a great perfume.<br />
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What are some "hacks" that you use day to day? KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-63665342437410776712016-05-22T11:33:00.000-07:002016-05-22T11:33:01.137-07:00Growing Pains or We're Going To Need A Bigger Boat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlY8dz_I8gTyyWLEixFZaZb34_ofFzlg3_UWrJP38rb3OGWZZv7leW2nMPrtsht2G7Oyf30KFUrIbUGVIwYkQMFVXXN9xzr1WfkMPFkwZ-UoaiT2LdE0l88Bl-3mojsvgwhG_Y28bq02s/s1600/IMG_0797.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlY8dz_I8gTyyWLEixFZaZb34_ofFzlg3_UWrJP38rb3OGWZZv7leW2nMPrtsht2G7Oyf30KFUrIbUGVIwYkQMFVXXN9xzr1WfkMPFkwZ-UoaiT2LdE0l88Bl-3mojsvgwhG_Y28bq02s/s320/IMG_0797.JPG" /></a></div><br />
I have a vivid memory when I was 5 or 6 and waking up crying because I was hurting. No place in particular and all over at the same time. I remember my mom giving me a hug and tucking me back into bed saying "It's just growing pains. It will pass." My son is having his own growing pains and his cries remind me of that memory. I hold him, and rock him, and whisper "It will pass, my Love". My heart hurts for him, but I know it really will pass.<br />
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Now that I am all "grown up" I thought my time for growth was done. Physically this is true- I will never be taller than my current 5 foot 4 self. On the inside, though, I'm suddenly feeling new pains. My head and my heart are both experiencing unexpected growth and change.<br />
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The amount of love I have for my husband and son makes my heart swell, and every day I feel it get larger. It's crazy because I didn't think I could feel any more love for these two than I already do. Sometimes the feeling is so strong that my heart will seize up, a lump will fill my throat, and I'll be on the verge of tears. The power of love is staggering.<br />
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My expanding heart is not the only thing that brings me to tears lately. There is a part of me that feels suddenly lost. The person who I see in the mirror isn't always reflecting the person I feel inside. My brain is struggling with reconciling the gal I am (mama in her 30's), the gal I feel I should be (the cute young gal who runs a video game store), and the gal I want to be (both). That probably sounds nonsensical. I'm not sure I can properly express the disconnect or the anxiety it makes me feel.<br />
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An example would be me struggling to get dressed each morning. While I want to wear super nerdy shirts and look relate-able at work, my personal style is changing to be more chill. Ultimately it is my store and I can wear whatever I want (and I do). I feel like I have spent the last five years building a persona at the store and I'm scared to change it. What if I don't stand out or people don't take me seriously? Where is the happy medium? Is there a happy medium?<br />
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I feel like I have a lot more growing to do to make room for this new me, whoever she is and however she is dressed. She will have taken taken bits from all the conflicting parts and turned it into a great big ball of contentment and confidence. So a lot of room, a lot of growth, is needed. In the mean time I will hurt, but it will pass.<br />
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Since his birthday I have had the chance to reflect on all the things that have changed. Not just basic things like his height or weight, but the less noticeable things. Things like:<br />
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- I'm not surprised or upset when I'm at work and find snot, avocado, and juice on my clothes.<br />
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- Dry shampoo and Downy Wrinkler Releaser are the two most used items in my house.<br />
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- My little independent spirit just isn't going to want to snuggle when I want to snuggle (or ever) and that is okay.<br />
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- Sometimes the plain no-seam nylon panties are just as sexy as the lacy satin panties.<br />
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- Spoiling my appetite with Girl Scout cookies while cooking the family dinner is totally a thing that happens.<br />
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Most of all I am in awe with the amount of love I have for this sweet boy. Honestly I have no idea how he fills my hearts up more each day. There are times my breath catches in my chest and my heart clinches and stops, and I am almost completely overwhelmed. It is a scary and wonderful feeling. One I look forward to feeling again and again as he keeps growing.KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-24392022308399284692016-04-30T11:15:00.000-07:002016-04-30T11:15:02.315-07:00Ketchup Art - Meal Time FunGetting a toddler to sit down and eat can be a challenge. I've heard this from every other parent I've talked to. So why was I surprised when I started having troubles getting our little man to eat? No clue, but I'm not going to waste time worrying about it. My strategy most times with him is: "quick, distract him!" In this case my go-to distraction is ketchup pictures. <br />
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During one trip to Daiso in Seattle, I ran across a small condiment bottle that didn't have a whole in the top made yet. This allowed me to cut the hole as small as I wanted, which would be perfect for decorating bento's. Or meals in general. It all started with me making "ketchup stars". I would sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and draw out shapes as I sang. Dean was really into it, so I started doing it more often. <br />
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When Twinkle Twinkle Little Star didn't work, I started singing another one of his favorites, <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbgD9GRUt9k">Boku Wa Kuma</a></u>, and started to draw bears. The combination of singing and him watching me draw the designs seemed to get him interested in eating. Most of the time it's only for a few bites, but I feel like even then I'm still winning the fight. His excitement for the ketchup designs has inspired me to get more creative with it.<br />
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Thomas the Train, for instance, has a black smoke stack made of sliced olives, and white smoke made of cottage cheese. The face is so terrible, but Dean thought it was the best thing ever. I was barely able to snap the picture before he dug into his food. That's a big win in my book!<br />
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Trixie from Toy Story is a current favorite character of his right now, so she's popped up a few times on plates. Drawing dinosaurs is hard! Luckily my kid isn't a critic. He even recognized BB-8 despite the botched "thumbs up". Buzz Lightyear and Peppa Pig were both successes as well. This is something I can see myself continuing for as long as he likes it. It doesn't take much time to do, it's actually pretty fun, and it seems to get him to eat with less hassle.<br />
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Some other pictures I've thought of doing in the future are a line of trains (Thomas, Percy & Gordon), Itsy Bitsy Spider, a tractor, a big red London bus (of <u><a href="http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/2016/02/deans-tractor-bus-felt-book-progress.html">Tractor and Bus fame</a></u>).<br />
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Are there any little tricks that you do to help get difficult eaters to eat? KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-91329547355319163872016-02-08T18:37:00.000-08:002016-02-08T18:37:24.333-08:00Dean's Tractor & Bus Felt Book Progress"Kids grow out of things so fast, they'll be on to the next toy before you know it," my parents said to me a few months ago. I was telling them how much I loved that Dean couldn't be separated from "Tractor" and "Bus"."Enjoy it while it lasts," they said. Dean had spent so many months unable to be separated from Tractor and Bus, I didn't think he'd out grow them. I still have my all time favorite doll, so I expect my son to have inherited the same devotion to his toys. Is that crazy of me to think?<br />
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Over the last little while he's become interested in other toys, like Thomas the Train and construction vehicles. He still plays with Tractor and Bus but his attention is divided with other toys. It hurts my little-mama-heart to see him growing up and playing with other toys. That's such a silly thing to say, but it's true. Why can't he just stay my little guy and <b>need</b> Tractor and Bus for everything forever?<br />
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If you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knittedfoxtrot/">Instagram</a> you've seen pictures of the felt book popping up. It's slow going and very tedious. Definitely taking longer than I'd like. I really really really don't want Dean to have outgrown it by the time I finish it. More than likely he won't because he still plays with the one <a href="http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/2014/03/deans-quiet-book.html">Auntie Kinner made him</a>.<br />
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After weeks and weeks on working on it, I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm currently working on the last page, then I'll stitch all the pages together and bind it. Looking forward to spending time tonight working on it and I might be able to finish it by this weekend. The anticipation gives my heart palpitations!KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-16900679107158087692016-01-22T11:30:00.000-08:002016-01-22T11:30:18.441-08:00How I'm Coping With My Toddler Weaning Himself Off Of NapsIt's hard to believe Dean will be two years old in March. My little baby is no longer a baby but a full-blown little man who runs around all day, playing, dancing, talking, and has even started to sing a little bit. He has a strong will of what he wants to do, when he's going to do it, who he's going to do it with, and where it is going to happen. Is that common for toddlers?<br />
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My parents often talk about how "busy" he is. He is always doing something. If he's not playing trucks, he's playing trains, blocks, ball, sweeping, vacuuming, reading books, telling stories to his stuffed animals, running around, eating, or any number of other things... that are not sleeping. Over the last few months he has weaned himself almost completely off naps. For some reason I pictured him napping once a day for another year or so. I'm not quite ready for this change.<br />
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Nap time was the time I set aside for myself to work out and catch up on a few things that were easiest to do when Dean isn't around. For the last year I was able to do Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred dvd two to three times a week. I'm not trying to get shredded, no no no, but I want to build a bit of muscle and loose that stubborn tummy of mine. Now that Dean has stopped napping I'm finding it hard to work that 20 minutes elsewhere into my day. I would do it while he's awake but his love for playing with weights is not helpful to my workout routine.<br />
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Luckily the lack of naps don't effect him much. He's not often cranky. I think it's because he gets about 10-12 hours of sleep a night. (The last few nights it's been 14 hours, which leads me to think there's a growth spurt in the future.) There is a point everyday in the afternoon where he does slow down and he'll zone out watching an episode of Thomas the Train or Daniel Tiger, and then he's back up and running again. I figure as long as he doesn't get nasty there's no need to have him nap. That being said, I've now lost the time I used for certain things.<br />
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The day I took these pictures we went to two parks in hopes I could wear him out enough to take a nap. We left the second park more energized than when we arrived, I'm sure of it! I was so bummed that day because I had put off a few things that week and was just waiting for him to nap so I could get them done. That day I learned I can't rely on nap time any more and I need to start figuring out a way to get stuff done (especially working out). Laundry, which is difficult because he is the Destroyer of Piles, I now either pile up on the bed and do it before bed with Aaron's help, or I'll put the baby gate up in the hallway and sit on the floor on one side and do it while he's playing toys on the other. Crafting I push back until he's in bed for the night.<br />
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Over the last few weeks I've been showing signs of Postpartum Distress, which are making this transition more difficult than I'd like. Things as simple as me showering, getting ready in the morning, and running errands are now incredibly stressful. My body deals with these high levels of anxiety by detaching myself from the situation and slowing me down, almost paralyzing me. Aaron and I are working together to get me through this, and his support has been wonderful. He helps me fold laundry or plays with Dean when he gets home from work so I can have "me" time or do whatever I needed to do without a toddler underfoot. <br />
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One good thing to come out of Dean's lack of naps is he wants to cuddle with me in the morning. He has never been a cuddler, but for some reason he wants to sit on my lap in the morning while he watches his morning episode of "Thomas and Friends" of "Daniel Tiger". I don't care how starving I am in the morning, I will sit there with him leaning against me as long as he sits there. Yesterday he even put his arm across my body while he was sitting with me. I teared up because he just doesn't do that. I guess I can handle getting less work done if that means I can cuddle with my baby. I gotta stop calling him my "baby". He's not a baby anymore. But he will forever be my baby so I can't help it. <br />
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Do you mama's have any advice or ideas on how to get things done with a little one running around. How do you keep them from getting into your work? What are your best tricks?<br />
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Spinach is what I put in my eggs most of the time, but this morning we didn't have any so I used green onions. As a little extra <i>somethin'-somethin'</i> for me, I added a little <u><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/what-is-kewpie-mayonnaise-44639">Kewpie Mayonnaise</a></u> and <u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MQ6DR4W/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687642&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00KH8UURI&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1DBV89ZR8PSS8JJZYH5X">habanaro salt</a></u> on top of my eggs. On my toast I added butter, a tiny bit of peanut butter, then some jelly. In all honesty, I could probably eat three pieces of toast each morning, haha!<br />
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Dean doesn't really care what I add to the eggs as long as he has ketchup stars and "may-mays", which is normal mayo, not mama's Kewpie Mayo (there's no way I'm sharing that with anyone). Every meal I put a different number of stars on his plate which we count together before he digs in. The stars are made by a mini condiment bottle I snagged at Daiso.<br />
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Toast is something Dean hasn't been really big on, so I decided to cut his up and add a dollop of jelly for him to use as dip. This little trick worked and he ate his entire piece.<br />
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Avacados are a staple around here also, but since I haven't been able to find any good ones at the store, I served Dean some cottage cheese. This isn't something I typically buy since I have a dairy allergy, but since Dean eats it really well at my parent's house I figured I should get him some.<br />
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<u><b>Scrambled Eggs and Toast</b></u><br />
ingredients:<br />
3 eggs<br />
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese<br />
2 green onions<br />
pepper<br />
ground flax seed<br />
chia seed<br />
habanero sald (for my portion)<br />
2 slices of bread<br />
butter<br />
peanut butter<br />
jelly<br />
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to make:<br />
Mix eggs, cheese, onion, pepper, and seeds together in a bowl. In a small pan add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, when the oil is hot add the egg mixture and cook until scrambled.<br />
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Add bread to toaster and toast. I enjoy my toast brown and crispy. Add toppings to one piece and cut the second piece into toddler bite size pieces.<br />
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Plate everything, add toppings (habanero salt, ketchup stars, mayo, and jelly). and enjoy. Oh and don't forget to count the stars!<br />
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What sorts of foods do you like sharing? KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-73973098671401782362015-12-31T19:51:00.001-08:002015-12-31T19:51:27.803-08:00Fabulous 2015<div>This year is coming to a close, and man oh man, am I excited it's over. Before I ring the new year in I want to do a quick little post about my <a href="http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/2015/01/f-b-u-l-o-u-s.html">Word of the Year: FABULOUS</a>.<br />
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My little family is growing fabulously. Look at those two guys~ so cute!!<br />
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I made awesome new friends from the store~ some of which I spend a good amount of time outside the store, made friends with a new neighbor who has kids around Dean's age, dropped a fair amount of baby weight, and have pretty much perfected my morning routine (6-8 mins on hair and maybe 10 mins on makeup, depending on if the eyeliner is behaving). We got a van which I love. It has 16 cupholders, which is rediculous and awesome. It also has remite controlled doors which are so incredibly handy with the little guy.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeLCibsvIXGwv-Qd3_1bje1DWE3MRihPTUSrPoDvJAa3h2Tqzw5GP6U8IsaNHAXAyRIoAi8O66IKRgyETyPcIe59NX3KdtHjsboRriiCBoAXhO0gYvZgr_woS8ndIuDZBAmygu6Sm6f0/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeLCibsvIXGwv-Qd3_1bje1DWE3MRihPTUSrPoDvJAa3h2Tqzw5GP6U8IsaNHAXAyRIoAi8O66IKRgyETyPcIe59NX3KdtHjsboRriiCBoAXhO0gYvZgr_woS8ndIuDZBAmygu6Sm6f0/s400/FullSizeRender.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnu69m87OQOQoMQgCRbP-ywt_9A0U8aSBCFCyrykeYr2Kc4t3snfyaxLqCdJIbrxswz7nGmq44GVhOjwygePwvLaxaKLk2l3DriNqbnYVHL8m8euXinqUSp9PQqz7Fiqe8edUAr4H_ao/s1600/FullSizeRender+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOnu69m87OQOQoMQgCRbP-ywt_9A0U8aSBCFCyrykeYr2Kc4t3snfyaxLqCdJIbrxswz7nGmq44GVhOjwygePwvLaxaKLk2l3DriNqbnYVHL8m8euXinqUSp9PQqz7Fiqe8edUAr4H_ao/s400/FullSizeRender+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div></div><div>Not much has happened around the blog lately but maybe that'll change next year. Until next time~~ HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIENDS! ♪(v^_^)v♥</div>KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-30208562109153807812015-11-05T19:31:00.000-08:002015-11-07T00:00:53.398-08:00My Top 5 Baby Teething Items [Edited]Dean is a very chill little dude. He doesn't fuss when he takes a tumble, doesn't let bonks on the head phase him, and has taken teething in stride. He has been teething since he was about five months old, and he has been a trooper the entire time. Currently he's cutting all four canine's and you would hardly know it.<br />
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I feel like part of it is his chill nature, and part of it is how we have helped him get through it. Aaron and I didn't want to give him Tylenol on a regular basis so we looked into other ways to help sooth the pain. Dean was very receptive to these items, so I'd like to share them with you.<br />
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<center>MY TOP 5 TEETHING ITEMS<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.buckwheatbottoms.com/#!product/prd2/3516205381/baby-amber-teething-necklace">Amber bead necklace</a><br />
2. <a href="http://www.buckwheatbottoms.com/#!product/prd2/3516225771/punkin-butt-teething-oil">Punkin Butt Teething Oil</a><br />
3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hylands-Baby-Teething-Homeopathic-Irritability/dp/B00719E0MM">Hyland's Baby Teething Gel</a><br />
4. <a href="http://www.target.com/p/baby-banana-brush-infant-teething-toothbrush/-/A-15993444#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=teething+banana">Teething banana</a><br />
5. <a href="http://www.target.com/p/sophie-la-girafe-teether/-/A-15286048">Sofie the Giraffe</a></center><br />
There's a lot of skepticism towards the amber bead necklaces, so let me tell you my reasons for why I am happy with the one Dean is wearing. The succinic acid found in the external layer of Baltic amber is a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. It doesn't make the pain go completely away, but it makes it tolerable.<br />
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In my experience, the two of the biggest arguments against the amber necklaces is that they are a choking and strangle hazard. The beads are tied on individually so if the necklace were to break, only one bead would fall off, not all of them. The necklaces are worn short so the baby can't reach it or chew on it. In addition, the clasp tears away, so if it gets caught on something, the baby won't get strangled. At night I move the necklace from around it neck to around his ankle. This way it's still against his skin, and I don't have to worry about it.<br />
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The teething oil was recommended to me by the gal who I bought the necklace from. They stock a variety of different oils there and she really liked this one. Dean doesn't like the taste of the oil, but once I get it in his mouth I can tell immediately that he feels better.<br />
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The teething gel we use is one that was recommended to me by quite a few local mama's. I haven't tried other gels so I don't know if Orajel is any better. Why mess with what I know works for Dean?<br />
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The banana was something I saw at Target and snagged it on a whim. Dean didn't respond to frozen wash clothes, frozen foods, or teething toys. For whatever reason he preferred to chew on harder plastic items. He just happens to love banana's so when I found the banana I figured it was worth a shot. To my luck he liked it! He's slowly stopped chewing things in general, but I got a good four-five months out if.<br />
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As far as Dean's symptoms went: he's run a fever only twice, had diarrhea once, a moderate amount of drooling, and some break-outs around his mouth from the drool. On occasion he'd get fussy. Overall, though, he's such a trooper.<br />
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Are there any items you've heard of or seen that work well? What do you recommend for soothing the pain?<br />
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[Edit] <a href="http://www.target.com/p/sophie-la-girafe-teether/-/A-15286048">Sofie the Giraffe</a>!! I totally forgot about Sofie! This was one of the first teething toys I bought him and he <b>l o v e d</b> her. So much so he gnawed some soft spots into her after about six months, so we had to toss her. That's why I forgot about her, I guess. "Out of sight, out of mind." She was worth every single penny, and I highly recommend the investment.[/Edit]KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-48816329721791394462015-11-03T17:29:00.000-08:002015-11-06T11:23:37.460-08:00Shared Toddler and Mama Meals - Ham Sandwich PastaWho's got time to shower <i>and eat</i> when the baby/toddler needs changed and fed, dishes need done, errands need ran, laundry needs to be moved over, the little guy needs to be changed and fed again? Really- there's just so much to do sometimes (read: frequently) feeding myself takes the backseat. I don't know about you but I become a cranky mama bear if I don't eat. I focus on everything else that needs done so I get surprise attacked by the bear, and that's when I know it's time to put on the breaks and eat.<br />
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I wanted to come up with a way to feed myself along with my little man that helps me keep that mama bear at bay. Since Dean is eating "people food" I'm taking the opportunity to expand his food pallet by feeding him meals that I enjoy. Now I want to share these recipes we've enjoyed together with you. They're quick, easy, and healthy. Instead of cramming them all into this one post, I plan on spreading them out over a couple posts.<br />
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This particular recipe came about because I had a hankering for a ham sandwich but I didn't have any bread. I found some pasta in the pantry so I just went with it.<br />
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<b>HAM AND CHEESE PASTA<br />
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ingredients:<br />
1 cup of pasta salad noodles<br />
3-4 slices of sandwhich ham slices, chopped<br />
1/4 cup chopped cheddar cheese<br />
Kewpie Mayo (we prefer this particular Japanese mayo, but use whatever you like)<br />
A sprinkle of ground flax seeds<br />
A dash of spicy habanero salt (for my portion)<br />
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to make:<br />
Cook pasta according to package. Rinse the pasta to cool it off. Combine all ingrediants but the spicy salt. Add however much mayo you feel comfortable using. Mix and serve. Make sure to add the spicy salt to your portion.</b><br />
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Most of Deans meals are accompanied by half an avocado. This particular day we didn't have one, so we had olives.<br />
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What sort of meals do you share with your kiddo(s)? Have you ever tried turning a sandwich into a pasta dish? Let me know what you think or what ideas you have!KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-22759010971641288572015-10-25T22:13:00.000-07:002015-11-06T11:23:13.763-08:00Happy 18 Months My Little Mr. ManCan we just stop a second and talk about how old my little baby is? I call him "Baby" out of habit, but he's hardly a baby anymore. When did this happen? <br />
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<i>Why</i> did it happen?!<br />
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The last time I posted a big slew of baby photos was <u><a href="http://knittedfoxtrot.blogspot.com/2014/07/thirteen-weeks.html">a little over a ago</a></u>. That's crazy! I guess things happen so fast and it's so easy to post things on Instagram that I hadn't really thought about it.<br />
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This precious little guy is just so awesome. He has started to string words together, solve problems, understand what it means when I give the "the look", and has attempted to say "love you" back at us when we say it to him. This is just a FEW of the things that has changed, a few of the ways he has grown since that last post. <br />
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He is nothing short of incredible.<br />
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I remember the rain. I remember the kiss.<br>
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14 years together, nine years of marriage, four trips over seas, one baby... we're still going strong. That strength has been tested and reinforced.<br><br><div>I was writing in my journal in bed tonight, and I started thinking about love and that feeling you get when a guy looks at you with a particular look in his eye. The one that makes you weak in the knees, wanting more (and then some). The look you want your partner to give you every day of your life. I feel fortunate to have a husband who delivers <a href="https://instagram.com/p/8zwq3uQnoY/">this sort of look.</a> I don't apologize for loving this, because I love it.<br>
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As if by some divine intervention Aaron woke up and smiled at me, pulled me close and kissed me. Yuna's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWMU52RNQXk">"Favourite Thing"</a> was playing in the background. The feeling of swooning had never been more real to me.<br>
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Even after all this time he can still make me feel like I've been swept off my feet. That I'm the only woman in the world he sees. That nothing else in the world matters but us.<br>
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My sincerest hope is that I give him the same feelings. That he knows there is no other man for me. That I treasure these 14 years together and know we'll grow stronger with each passing year.</div><div><br></div><div>•</div><div><br></div><div>Now that I've written this all down and my heart has stopped palpatating like crazy from the near romance movie experience I'm going to go to bed. Sweet dreams! <3</div>KnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421343462817292521.post-23598184486515714842015-10-06T20:51:00.001-07:002015-11-06T11:23:28.326-08:00Naps<br />
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Today Was a day of naps. Dean napped because he's a toddler. I napped because I have a sinus infection. The best part was we napped together. Snuggled on the couch. Watching Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Regardless of the fact that I can hardly breathe and the ridiculous amount of snot, life was grand today. <3<br />
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~ SarahKnittedFoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12392067388626868219noreply@blogger.com0