Wood Chip Storm

So, since my carpool and trading babysitting friend moved, we are making adjustments so that we can still help each other out. She only moved 15 minutes away, so she is keeping her kids in school here. When we trade off so that we can each help in our sons' classes, I take hers at my house and she takes mine to the park.

I have this problem. I don't like to wear sunscreen on my forehead since it always stings my eyes, even when we use tear-free kid sunscreen! So, I usually either go without and get burned or wear a hat/bandanna and use sunscreen on the rest of my face. My husband pointed out that it is crazy to avoid stinging eyes by getting skin cancer. I rather agree. Anyway, yesterday, I didn't wear sunscreen and now I am burned!

But, the whole point of my story that I have now gotten away from was this crazy mini tornado!

We were sitting together at the park and I looked over and saw the breeze pick up and start moving the wood chips in a spiral! Then, they came our way!! I started by covering Doodle's eyes and ended up cradling her whole head while the chips whacked my arms! It was the weirdest thing!

I've seen little dust storms or whatever you call them, but this was just nuts!

Do you know what those things are called or why they happen?

Baby Wearing at its Oddest!

I made this mei tai for her:




But it was requested that I put it on him:



He doesn't strike me as the motherly type, but hey, Princess likes it that her toys can wear other toys!

Relay for Life...YES!

We watched Yes Man last night and it influenced me.

If you haven't seen it, it is a comedy about Carl (Jim Carey), a man who has a miserable life. He decides to say "yes" to anything that is asked of him....anything. It is pretty funny. (Just a warning...there is language, nudity and icky-weird situations...)

Well, anyway, though saying "yes" to every opportunity that comes your way would be interesting, it is hardly sane. But, I thought it might be nice to say "yes" more often.

I'm always wanting to do something big, some kind of volunteer work or something, but I just don't do it. You know, no time, kids, whatever the excuse. Well, today, we ran into the Relay for Life committee and I agreed to be a team captain! I'm really excited! I've never even done the relay!

So, if you want to join my team, or would like to donate, just let me know! I'd love to have you!

I'll be adding links to donate and all of that as it gets closer and I have all of the information!

Haircut

So, I did it! I cut off about 10 inches of my hair. I'm finally going to get to donate it to Locks of Love! I took off more than I really wanted to, but it will grow back!

Kids' Rock by Tim Hawkins

We saw this yesterday! It. Is. Hilarious! I think some of the songs actually sound pretty good, this way! Some may scare, kids, though!

Enjoy:

I think she needs a Ken doll!!!

The milk box is the daddy in her little family!