It's wasn't as hard as I thought...

#TBT

#TBT stands for "Throw Back Thursday" I'm explaining this for those of you (ahem...Mom, Memaw...) That might be lost as to the title of post. Basically you post a picture of something that happened way back. Got it? Good. Normally it's just a picture but I came across one of my most favorite videos ever of Georgia. Yes..it's beats the Christmas morning video from this year. Hearing her little voice say "Ready Mommy?" Oh how I miss 2 year old Georgia. My heart melts!

Gearing Up!

It's March and in case you were not aware this means "Melanie Birthday Month". The birthday month got a jump start this year which I am completely excited about! In addition it seems like the next 2 months have suddenly become packed with events for Georgia and I. Fine with me!

In case you were wondering what the perfect present might be allow me to provide you with some useful suggestions. (And NO this year there is not a horse sized dog on the list- don't worry Mom)

1. A Gazebo for my patio:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_365040-50426-GF-12S039B_0__?productId=3465234&Ntt=gazebos&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dgazebos&facetInfo=

My Spring project is to fix up the back patio. (oh and finish the rest of the touch up stuff inside) This little thing would really give me a head start to back yard bliss.

2. Lyrics Painting:

http://www.matthewheller.com/images-homage-to-music.html

I found it on Pinterest and had to research the artist. I'm in lust. It would be the PERFECT thing to hang over my couch on the white brick wall. Can't decide if I want Bryan Adam's "Heaven" or Journey's "Small Town Girl". I'm seriously leaning towards Bryan Adams...

3. Patio FURNITURE

My patio furniture has seen much better days. Plus G and I need a table and chairs so we can eat Al Fresco! This table and chairs set looks kinda fun:

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/7pc-boxing-set/prod7930310.ip

You can "box" it up when you aren't eating! Who wouldn't want to do that???

Perfect for the other side:
Sectional

4. Celine Bag:

There you have it! It's Spring Break for Georgia this week and while we aren't doing anything super exciting we do have a few fun things planned! Luckily it's GORGEOUS outside this week so all activities will be outdoors! Hope you are having a great March!

xoxo

I don't know if I like this...

I got the silent treatment on the way to school today from a certain 5 year old.

This wasn't just your run of the mill silent treatment. This was hard core "I'm not talking to you, I am going to pretend you aren't even in the vehicle with me" silent treatment. It took me by surprise it was so intense because it is the first time it has ever happened. I wonder who else she has done this to? Has she been practicing? Where did she even learn this from????

I finally busted her out of it by speaking in "lamby" voice. (Don't ask...) Even then, the most I got was a smile and a laugh. Like I said...intense.

Next thing I know she is unloading from the car and I say, "Have a great day! I love you!!" not expecting a response...

"Love ya too! Bye!"

Georgia....you are only 5. I was hoping we could make it 13 before the attitude hit. Please let me have 8 more years without it.

Here we go!

I have been out of it this week. I ran all through the weekend so I don't feel too terrible about not hitting the park or gym at all this week. Yikes. I head out of town today and wanted to have some time to hang out with Georgia that wasn't rushed- which we did. I always hate leaving her even though I know she is going to have a blast with everyone while I'm away.

When we left this morning she asked me, "Mommy why did you want to leave me?"

Way to rip my heart out! "No Georgia!! I don't WANT to leave you...." and I dive into a HUGE explanation.

"Mom, I mean where are you going- I just wanted to be able to tell everyone where you went..."

"Oh...okay"

Talk about mommy guilt. She could care less. (Not really, but seriously a weekend with grandparents and cousins IS pretty enticing!)

Other exciting events...She is FINALLY swinging on her own. This is a HUGE accomplishment. The same day she began to ride her bike without needing "a little push" as well. I was blown away. It may have been the fact I finally had our neighbor pump up her bike tires therefore making it easier for her to ride. But maybe not. ;)

And the big one- READING. yippee!!! I started reading to her last night before bedtime and on about the second page she said, "I'll read this page" Honestly- I was absolutely exhausted last night so I handed over the book expecting her to pick up a few words here and there and make up the rest from the pictures. So technically I wasn't paying super close attention to what she was doing until I realized she was actually sounding out the words and really reading! Holy moly! After she read two pages she turned to me with her face literally glowing, "Mommy!! I CAN do this! I will learn to read!!". So precious! We have a reading chart and she has been promised the new Girl of the Year doll if she can fill it with 5 stickers. This was the hardest book she has read to date and what I would consider to be a "real" book.

Now if we could only make it through a meal without me feeding her I think we will be set.


Okay- last thing I will leave you with...Georgia and I driving home Sunday night:

"Mom- look at that cute guy over there... I think he is looking at you."
"Ummm Georgia...that guy is a bum he wants me to give him money."
"Well.....he's still cute."

Seriously Georgia?!?

A Georgia Funny

Georgia- "Mom, I have to go to the bathroom- when the show comes back on pause it okay?"

Me- "Sure thing"

(The show comes back on before she has left the room and I pause it as it starts. Georgia is hesitating by the doorway to make sure I haven't screwed up)

Me- "See- there, paused. Now go to the bathroom before you wet your pants!"

Georgia- "Good job Mom. You get a star."

Me- "Thanks"

Georgia- "If you get THREE stars I will give you a prize"

She goes to the bathroom and I hand her the remote when she walks back in. Instead of taking it she smiles and looks at me.

Me- "Do you want me to push play?"

She nods- I push play.

Georgia- "Mommmm- you get a SECOND star!!!! Good job! Only ONE MORE star to go."

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