December 19, 2006
Picture Post
Here are the long-awaited (maybe you weren't waiting, but anyway . . .) fashion faux-pas pictures from an Atlanta mall known for its celebrity sitings.
This girl just chose the wrong color, and way too much of it. The white boots didn't help either.
I'm sorry this one is so small. I took it with my cell phone and for some reason, it wasn't as big as they usually are.
And this girl brought 2 poodles to the mall. Wait, those are her boots. My bad.
This is a picture James took of Olivia and I the other night. He didn't get any full length shots. We were in such a hurry to leave so we could drop off Olivia and get to the party before the open bar closed. Turns out the wine was free all night (we aren't really liquor drinkers).
BTW, Olivia now says "Dad-ee" and not just "dada" anymore. The little traitor. She knows how to call "mama" when she wants me, but I guess it's just not as much fun to say. She's also decided to give my abs a good work-out. Lately, she throws everything and then yells "uh oh". Then when we retrieve it, she grins, throws it again, and yells "uh oh" as it flies across the room. I am so sick of leaning over, but if I don't give it back to her, she yells. I guess these games are typical, but I don't know if I should always pick it up. Am I spoiling her?
I have more pics, but I seriously need to go to bed! It's 12:45, and I'll need to be up in just a few hours (if not sooner) to nurse my growing baby.
I don't think you're spoiling her, but you may be giving your back a hard time! I got so sick of picking stuff up so I just leave it on the floor. Then bubby forgets about it if I distract him with something else. As soon as he goes down for a nap, then I can pick everything up and shove it in his toybox. I think that they think it's a game. Although the bubby is a very good eater. He will pick up any veggie and feed himself no problem - but if the dogs are inside the house during his meal, then suddenly everything will get dropped onto the floor, then he laughs as they scramble for it. Hence they're now banished to the yard during meal times!
Posted by: Valkyrie at December 19, 2006 07:22 AMYour hair is cascading....How I wish mine were that long, thick and beautiful....
The mall pic was priceless. ome people and their taste...or wait *lack of taste*....
Enjoy time with your beautiful Olivia.
Hope mom is enjoying her time off...
I am about to hop in the car and sit a spell. Wish me no traffic....and and to make the right decisions while I am home....
Merry Christmas dear friend~
Posted by: Rebecca at December 19, 2006 08:00 AMI'm not sure what to do about these throwing games either!! Amelia doesnt say uh oh yet but man does she throw everything then stare at me expectantly! and yell if I don't respond accordingly. Do I play along to teach object permanance? Are they too young to "discipline" by not giving into their demands? agggg what to do?
You look gorgeous in your black dress! Is that the ONLY pic you got that night? If so, you must re-dress in it and take more!! xoxo
Posted by: girl from florida at December 19, 2006 09:09 AMhahaha...that fur is just wrong. i love that picture of you and olivia! it's beautiful. and you must post more pictures of your dress!
Posted by: cady at December 19, 2006 09:56 AMI saw a mom at the doctor's office one day who I thought handled it well. She picked up the toy twice then when it got thrown a third time, she put it away and distracted the baby with something else. When the baby yelled, she took her outside (or into another room maybe) for a few minutes until she forgot about it. Not sure if that always works but it was nice and subtle for a public place.
Posted by: Laura at December 19, 2006 01:21 PMLOL @ the two poodles! hehe :) That is a *super* sweet photo of you and Olivia. You will treasure it always! Hannah, your hair is *so* long and pretty!
Posted by: lisanne at December 19, 2006 02:39 PMLaura's right. That's what I do ... when Lucas would throw things like that [he especially loved to do it at the mall for some reason, from his stroller!], I would just give him three tries and then put the toy away. Distraction works WONDERS!!! :) Get her interested in something else if you can!
Posted by: lisanne at December 19, 2006 02:43 PMDid you get my email w/my address? I emailed you my address. Just wondering if you've read/received it yet. There's only 4 more mailing days til Christmas for me to send you a card :)
Posted by: Connie at December 19, 2006 04:23 PMInteresting fashion choices! I agree with what people said above about the throwing game. I would only do it once or twice and then I take it away.
Posted by: Georgia Girl at December 19, 2006 07:59 PM