I Appreciate What You're Saying... But

I am, by no means, super attractive (please don't tell me otherwise, I'm ok with the way I look - not that I expect anyone to object to that.). Just an average girl trying to do what she can with the face and body given to her. I like to keep things simple with hair and makeup. Clothes and shoes are also simple. I don't over do it and I feel weird when I do.

So when someone in the skyway says to me, in passing, "Hey sexy!" I immediately look around to see who he's talking to. Because, clearly, he can't be talking to me. But then he says, "Oh, I see that big rock on your finger." And I still look around for this sexy chick with a huge rock on her finger. (btw, my ring isn't huge. It's just that my hand and fingers are really small so the ring looks REALLY BIG.) (And, apparently, he was talking to me. There wasn't anyone else around.)

This all happened while I was walking to lunch. I didn't say anything mostly because I didn't believe it. I mean, really, when someone says something to you in passing, you might think, "were they talking to me?" And by the time you realize they may have been talking to you, you've walked away. What would you say to that person anyway? Thanks?

Flattered, I was also somewhat grossed out. Since when did the skyway become a club for picking up chicks? Thanks for the compliment (and I'm sure my husband thanks you too), but no thanks.

(Totally unrelated, but super exciting: I was asked to audition for some voice-over work at tpt and they liked my voice for kids spots! (hahahaha, guess I've got a "kids" voice.) So Minnesota friends, stay tuned because Clifford's coming up on tpt kids!)

12 Months

We celebrated Jules' 1st birthday with lots of cupcakes.



Lots of splashing (on a very cloudy day).



And lots of baby friends (one of like 5 babies at the party). Jules learned quickly to share his toys.




A smash cake that he didn't really smash at all.

At 12 months, it's hard to get a photo of you with Scully.

She thinks you are TOO crazy for her and she stays away. Unless you are casually throwing food to the floor.



Along with all the fun things you do I listed last month, you also:
- Walk along the couch
- Are a pro at getting up and down super fast
- Clearly say "doggie"
- Know when you're naughty
- Like balls and anything you can roll on the ground to chase
- Love bike rides with dad
- Love it when people say "hi". You get shy and coy but with smiles. You LOVE the attention.
- Laugh so hard when Scully comes in your room.
- Still fake cry but it usually starts with a smile and ends with a smile. (you're really a tease)
- Eat pretty much everything we eat



While you still only have two bottom teeth, that third one still hasn't progressed. But, you have two top teeth coming in and one broke through on your birthday.



You really don't have much baby chub anymore. You've thinned out a lot so we'll see how much you weigh and your height at your one year appointment later this week.


(No babies were hurt falling off the couch.)

You're a kisser. When I get you in the morning or afternoon nap, you greet me with a kiss. And when we ask for one, you eagerly pucker up or go for broke with a wide open mouth - tongue and all. I didn't teach you that!

And when you're not kissing, you're usually in the kitchen open and closing cabinets or going through the obstacle course (table and chairs).

Are you a toddler yet? I hope not, I'm not ready. Happy 1st birthday baby Jules!

My Preshus

Oh my garage, people. My preshus baybee is going to be one on Sunday.

O.N.E.!

Looking forward always seems so far away. But looking back, was like yesterday. (Except I can't remember what I wore yesterday. But you know what I mean.)

This time last year, I'd had a false alarm and worked from home most of the week. The one day I did make it to work, we had a company wide meeting and I received my one-year award. I waddled up to the stage - wearing HEELS - and accepted my award wondering if people thought I looked really big. (guess what, I did.)

I look back at photos and it all seems completely foreign to me. I can't seem to remember what being pregnant was like, the day our lives changed (well, the second day. The first day was finding out I was knocked up.), and holding a very tiny baby Jules.




Now, he demands his own meals, sits at the adult table, and pretty soon he'll be auditioning for Regiment.

Entertainment

Oh, youtube. You've entertained me so much lately (that's where I've been in case you were wondering).

I've been watching the Shaytards for a few months now. Love this family!

Another vlogger I like is this Mexican-adopted dude from Las Vegas (west side!). He's hilarious and his baby his super cute.

(makes me wanna vlog, but my life is boring.)

You can watch music videos, tutorials on anything you're interested in, and stuff just plain hilarious.

What have you been watching on youtube?