{Thank You Thursday}

A few weeks ago, I began a segment called Thank You Thursday: Mommy Edition inspired by my favorite segment of the Jimmy Fallon show. Each week, I write a few notes to people, things, or places based on true events that happened to me as a mommy during that week.

Here are this week's notes. Hope you enjoy. Leave a comment if you can relate! If you're a parent, you KNOW I'm not making these up! I'd love to hear from you.

Thank you...Walmart, for carding me when trying to buy spray glitter. It's good to know you're taking measures to ensure people under 18 can't easily access such a dangerous controlled substance.

Thank you...Creepy old high school classmate, for at least being polite enough to ASK if you could hug me while trying to holler at me in front of my two children at Walmart.

Thank you...Fire hydrants, for being a much better place to pee on than my foot. Dogs get it. Now, I just gotta teach my "way-too-eager-to-water-the-plants" three-year-old.

Thank you...Publix Baker, for understanding that my one-year-old is totally NOT hitting on you when she says "Bye. I love you." after you give her a cookie.

Thank you...Baby girl, for after I lay you in your crib saying "Thank You, Mommy. See you later," before rolling over to go to sleep at nap time. Can I clone you?

Thank you...Clouds, for providing hours of free outdoor entertainment.

Thank you...Friend who commented on how happy my children seem; certainly beats the friend who asked if they by any chance suffered from childhood depression.

Thank you...Lawn Maintenance Guys, for being consistent. It doesn't matter what time I put the kids down for a nap, whether I'm running behind schedule or early, you always seem to know just when to come by and provide us with background noise. Who needs a white noise machine?

xoxo

Debra

{TuTu Tuesday} Pretty-in-AQUA

Today's featured TuTu is one my baby girl will be wearing to a wedding this weekend. Pink will always be pretty, but there is a new hue in town...AQUA!!!

Here is my little Princess (or Daddy's Little Princess as of late) getting tickles from her mommy in this photo by Patricia Bishop Photography. I just adore her facial expressions. This one is one of my favorites.

I enjoy making wearable TuTus for my girl in which she can look gorgeous but also have fun without feeling constrained. By this face, I'd say she's having a ball!

It is important to me that she is as comfortable as she looks cute. That is why I often make my wearable TuTus shorter and less overwhelming than average tutus. Photo prop TuTus and wearable TuTus have different uses and should be constructed differently.

This particular piece still has close to 100 yards of shimmer tulle mixed with soft matte fabric. I added length to give it a more sophisticated look fit for a wedding.

Big, fluffy TuTus are perfect for short photo shoots or playdates, but if you want your toddler to keep an outfit on for a long period of time, it's best to make comfort a priority.

xo

Debra

{Music Monday} Curtesy of the Red, White and Blue

I had another song in mind for today, but in lieu of las night's announcement, I thought this would be more appropriate. If you were wondering, I am indeed a little country.

God bless the USA!

xoxo

{TuTu Tuesday} Aqua and Orange Easter

I hate to admit it, but it's been a while since I've made my little princess a TuTu of her own.

On the eve of Easter, I decided it was time to play dress up with my favorite doll. I made her a TuTu in aqua, turquoise, orange and white with a matching decOrate headband. Both the TuTu and headband were accented with orange zebra print ribbon.

Here she is, patiently waiting for me to finish snapping pictures so she could go on her hunt.

I personally don't think it gets much cuter than a poofy TuTu waddling around looking for eggs. I wanted to eat her up!

Visit www.facebook.com/titistutus for more pictures.

{Music Monday} Take It All

Happy Monday, Everyone!

WARNING

Today's song is super catchy. If you listen, you will be singing this song all day, I promise.

Since yesterday's Easter service, the kids and I have been jamming to this song non-stop. Our youth band sang it live and, I have to say, they're more than just pretty good. I'm so proud of them!!! I'll share the link to our service as soon as it's on.