1. Can’t believe it’s already Wednesday and I’m just now getting the chance to sit down and write. Plus, considering it’s the day before Thanksgiving and all, who knows if there’s even anyone out there reading today?! So if you are, HI!
2. It totally seems like ages ago when “Thanksgiving Eve” was all about being the “biggest party night of the year” and going out and enjoying a beverage…or five. This year, I think I’ll be lucky if my eyelids make it until 9pm. I’ve got a day full of Thanksgiving prep ahead of me today!
3. Both boys have been…once again…battling some nasty coughs and colds for the past week. We had a rough few days (poor Alex seemed to get it the worst), but I think (at least for now) we’re on the up and up. Nosefrida, for the win.
4. P.S. – maybe it’s just me, but I really don’t find this thing to be as gross as many people make it out to be. Where do you guys stand?? I mean, maybe I’m just not good at using it, but my kids’ boogies have never made it anywhere near the top of the sucker thing?? Then again, I could just be gross and have passed the point of not caring? ; –)
5. I’ve been some preliminary Christmas shopping for the boys for the past couple of weeks. And by preliminary, it means that my inbox is filled with links to items, and my phone is filled with pictures of things I thought looked good while browsing Target. But now I’m in that whole limbo phase of, “Do I buy now? Do I wait for Black Friday or Cyber Monday?”
6. One thing I did wind up ordering yesterday was this Dust! Sweep! Mop! set by Melissa & Doug (because Target is having Buy 1, Get 1 50% off right now!!!) because both of the boys have both really been into “cleaning” the house lately (they already love using this cleaning set, which I got for Christmas last year).
And since it’s all Buy 1, Get 1 50% off, I also picked up this baking set for Lucas, because he always loves helping me in the kitchen, and I’d love to start getting him more involved.
7. One item that’s still on my list but haven’t bought yet is this Kid Trax CAT Quad for Alex. Since he’s definitely not big enough to be driving the bigger cars with the rest of the neighborhood boys, I thought this would be perfect for him for next year.
8. For the first time in weeks…no, probably months, I set my alarm for 5:30am and got up for an early morning workout this past week. And it felt GOOD! Granted, it didn’t happen the next day, but I’ve told myself that I’m going to try to commit to two early mornings per week for now, in hopes of trying to get back into the swing of things. Fingers crossed!
9. For anyone who may be interested, I’m having some really fun Black Friday sales coming up with Usborne Books & More! Those of you who have subscribed to my Usborne newsletter will get some exclusive deals on Friday(!), but also be sure to join my Usborne Books Facebook VIP group for a big FLASH SALE this Friday! You can SIGN UP HERE, and I’ll be sure to approve you ASAP (the group is a fun mix of literacy tips, book highlights, giveaways, and VIP specials). You won’t want to miss out!!!
(P.S. – I also have THREE more spots open for holiday Facebook parties…check out the exclusive prizes you can win from ME (ahem, Kendra Scott earrings…Kindle!) + hostess rewards, and shoot me an email or comment below if you’re interested!!)
10. Lucas had a little Thanksgiving “feast” at preschool earlier this week, and he came home in the most adorable little outfit that they made. He was SO excited to show us (which is rare, because asking him any sort of questions about preschool typically result in an “I don’t knowwww….”)!
11. Speaking of Thanksgiving, I’m hosting again this year! And I still need to finalize my menu today. Although I did start defrosting my turkey on Friday, so here’s hoping I don’t wind up with a frozen bird like I did last year. Ha!
If you’re in need of a few last minute recipes, I’m planning on making this crockpot applesauce today, these brownie parfaits (likely in a large trifle), and possibly even my favorite Apple Cider Cupcakes (because, really, we’re not big pie people over here!).
Alright everyone, I’m off for today! I’m not sure when I’ll be back, so I’m wishing all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving and a fantastic week ahead! <3
He is the cutest little Indian! I don’t think they are that gross either. It is just a boogie people ;)
I love the Nose Frida too! I’ve never had anything make it past the filter, which is plenty far from my mouth.
I was just reminiscing with my friend about the night before Thanksgiving and how we would go out. Now it’s kiddos in bed and I’m out like a light by 10 pm. Ha!
I have been wondering how that nosefrida worked, I looked at it before but went with the electic one next to it (which doesnt really even work) so I’ve been using the good old sucker from the hospital but i feel like it takes forever to get everytihng. I might have to try it out
I’d be interested in hosting a FB party.
Haha, I was just about to send out a mass Snapchat to some friends from back home, asking if we still go out on Thanksgiving Eve or if we’re too old for that now?? But it used to b such a given! And also a given that I would be hungover on Thanksgiving. 😂
I totally don’t get why people think the NoseFrida is so gross. I mean, the idea of it, sure. But if anyone actually used it they would realize it’s quite a spectacular invention!
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Oh my goodness, my two nephews are battling a cold and nasty cough also! I seriously think whenever you post that your kiddos are sick, my nephews are too! OMG that dust, sweep, and mop toy is a must buy…thank you so much for posting that! I am going to buy it for my nephews for Christmas!!! :) Lucas is the cutest indian around!! I hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving!! :) Xoxo
I don’t get why others think it’s gross either — Personally I find dried boogers or snot running out of kids’ noses MUCH more disgusting!
Congrats on the early morning workout! It’s always a success when I’m able to begin my day with a sweat sesh, so I’m sure it made you feel extra great! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving! Those apple cider cupcakes sound amazing!
Congrats on the early morning workout! I’m in yoga teacher training right now and the change to my schedule, extra studying, and ALL of the extra yoga has made it really hard to get up in the morning and get in any other kind of workout. It’s been kind of funny but I woke up the other morning and got in a run before work and it felt SO good to move my body in a different way other than yoga. I love yoga, but man, a little run or lift session just feels so good!
I will host a party!
We love nose frida! We have had an “incident” though. I had taken it completely apart to clean it and my husband didn’t get the filter put back in and I got some (ok a bunch) of mucus in my mouth. But, I mean, honestly, that doesn’t even crack the top ten of the grossest things that have happened since becoming a parent, so it really wasn’t that bad. It works so well, we put a new filter in and kept on using it :)
Oh wow! Those must have been some serious boogers to make it all the way up HAHA!! But I hear you…wayyyyy worse things in parenting than a few boogies ;)
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I hope you have a wonderful holiday!