Our Blogging Hiatus

How time did fly after becoming a mom to one handsome little man-in-training.  When I found myself laughing out loud at one sister-in-law's post about a little cousin's plea for her to put his covers back on at 2am, I was grateful for the post.  The laugh picked me up, and I was reminded that our 'long-distance' families are growing, and that keeping a blog might help keep us connected.  I was also reminded that we are not alone in our adventures - and misadventures.  Perhaps one of our posts will 'pay it forward'.

Little Man.  Now, age: "Terrible Two"

 

Believe

Perspective and Perfection in 2012, and The Difference

Pumpkin Spice Egg Nog French Toast

A seasonal twist on one of our favorites.

INGREDIENTS:
}  2 eggs
}  3/4 C. pumpkin spice egg nog, or regular egg nog spiced with pumpkin pie spice
}  approx. 12 slices of your favorite bread (wheat, white, Texas Toast, french bread, cinnamon swirl bread, etc.)
}  Toppings of your choice:  powdered sugar, syrup, whipped cream, etc.

DIRECTIONS:
}  Combine eggs and egg nog, and mix until smooth.
}  Lightly grease a large skillet or griddle and set for medium heat about 3 minutes.
}  Coat both sides of bread slices in egg mixture by dipping, and cook each for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Little Man's Bathroom

Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.


Floral wallpaper...salmon-colored shower tile...mmmmmnnno, I just wasn't feelin' it.  Thankfully the floral wallpaper came down without a hitch, but when it came to removing a towel bar, NOT So much.  I had no idea wall anchors came in Hang-A-Hammock-From-This-Screw Duty, and I managed to pull the monster of all wall anchors through mine.  But it was an opportunity for me to apply my first wall patch.


I am really happy with the room, and as my second start-to-finish paint project I think the design works well enough for a 1-year-old boy (and the occasional guest)!

A Room Fit For A Little Man

Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.


Over the last 470 days our little boy has grown into our Little Man.  Before he arrived, my sweet mother-in-law painted his room and a dresser we had been using.  It was important to me to recognize her attention to detail, effort, patience, and time with a small dedication:

A sister-in-law kindly lent us the crib, and his room came together without much planning - a simple 'circles' and 'squares' theme in blue, tan, brown and white, inspired by HGTV.com.       

I expected our simple room would grow into 'Little Man's room' over time with the addition of fabric, furnishings, and lighting.  I rearranged the rug and the furniture a few times but struggled with a design for his room that would bring it all together.  When I realized our Little Man would be spending so many of his years as a man, and so few as a boy, I decided to run with an idea that for my husband is a source of happy boyhood memories...

...the fort...
The most recent addition is the ladder - the last item standing in a Quilted Bear booth.  For just over $20 I HAD to snag it.  I also found the wood sign on clearance for a few dollars.  With a little paint it will be a perfect 'canvas' for fort signage.


MORE DETAILS AND PHOTOS TO COME.  

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