Sheena 
I'm a 20 something mom to an almost 2yr old, engaged to my Jr. High sweetheart, living in the Chicago area. Family, entrepreneurship, photography, and laughing are my fuel. I'm an observer, a free spirit, a Joan of too many trades. Join me as I find zen in being human.
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by Sheena, on February 15th, 2010 
Winner Announced: Beth C
Colorful socks. Cute slippers. I just have to have them. So it’s only natural that I dress my little guy in such adorable accessories. Nowali offered to send us a pair of their Swedish moccasins. They fit snug like socks, but they have non-skid slipper bottoms. Let me confess, Jayden isn’t a fan of socks. He snatches them off every chance that he gets, but for some reason, he did not dismiss his froggie moccasins. Could it be because they are visually stimulating? I think so!
Usually, he’ll snatch off his socks to scratch his feet, leaving them behind on the floor. Well, when I replaced his socks with his moccasins, he DID take them off. He let me rub some eczema ointment on his feet and THEN he went to retrieve the moccasins. He ASKED me (in toddlerspeak) to put them back on. I thought to myself, “Whaaat, since when do you want to put your socks back on? Oh wait, these aren’t your everyday white socks with grey heels…” But just like your everyday plain white socks, Nowali moccasins are machine washable. Can you believe that? These mocs definitely rock the socks.
Nowali is introducing four new moccasin styles in time for Spring. Winter may be making an exit, but the tootsies can still catch a draft all year ’round. Check out Jayden in his froggie moccasins. Don’t tell him he’s not cool.
Price: $26.95 (splurge item)
Company Info: here
Green Stats: Hand-stitched, made of yarn and foxing materials that are free from harmful dyes or substances.
Giveaway
Nowali would like to offer a pair of moccasins to one of you! For a chance to win, visit the Nowali Moccasins page and leave a comment with the style and size you’ll need if you were to win.
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by Sheena, on February 13th, 2010 
GAP sweater. Target jeans.
Kids say the darndest things, so does Boogie. Here’s our current list of Boogology Jaydenisms. Say that five times in a row.
Mum-mum: Me and anyone else who will snuggle with him including Daddy.
Ooo Bootee: He says this when referring to his booty.
Pathah: His word for Paci.
Bwead: Bread
Tuhkey: Turkey
Cooktie: Cookie
Cheece: Cheese
Fwies: Fries
Buh buys: Blueberries
Gapes: Grapes
Kittlets: Skittles
Wawa: Water and anything else drinkable.
Nomnom: I want some food.
Ships: Chips
Yellooow!: The first color that he learned how to say. He ran with it and it is still a favorite.
Wahmart: Walmart
I knooow!: He blurts this out at random.
Dom: We think he’s trying to say “come”. He says this whenever he wants us to get up and do something.
Uh oh, got.: When something falls down, if something is dropped, or if the fire alarm sounds, Boogie shows his concern with Uh oh “God”.
Dat Natny!: He says this when anyone cuts the cheese, himself included.
What are some funny/cute things your child(ren) say or have said? I can use a laugh!
by Sheena, on February 10th, 2010 
Those of you who have been following me at my old blog know how concerned I was with Jayden’s weight. Once we introduced him to solids and he stopped nursing as much, his weight began to flatline. I’d dread going in for his well visits because he was not gaining weight. Being told that he is on the lower end of the charts for his weight (although he looked perfectly fine) got quite annoying. I know those charts are full of it, but growing up skinny (and feeling like a total runt amongst peers and other family members) has made me super conscious about him staying on the charts.
Sometimes I’d miss the days when he was breastfed, he was such a chunkster. Sometimes I wish he’d relapse, and my milk would replenish, just so he’d get that extra nutrition. We put him on vitamins and even made a chart to make sure he was received the proper amounts from each food group. Well, that didn’t last. We just couldn’t keep up, but luckily his appetite began to increase drastically. We didn’t have to worry too much.
He is going through a major growth spurt right now and his requests for everything in the entire kitchen are more than we can handle. We are happy to see him eating so well though. Thank goodness he is not a picky eater. He is partial to “bwead” (bread), “buh byes” (blueberries), “gapes” (grapes), “tuhkey” (turkey), and “ships” (chips) from Wahmart (Walmart). And whatever we’re having, he’ll have some too.
He recently gained 1lb in one week. I am thrilled and amazed! He’s looking rounder. The rolls are back. I certainly have missed squeezing his chunky thighs and snapping photos of those fat ‘lil booty cheeks *shhh*. He’s also gotten taller and his feet sure have grown. I’ve got a feeling we’re going to be picking up a few articles of clothing, soon. Speaking of which, I’m looking to swap size 6-18months clothing for size 24 month footie PJs. Anyone?
Has there ever been a moment where you worried about your child’s weight only for them to completely blow you away with their growth later? Share your story.
by Sheena, on February 8th, 2010 
The is a photo I took (and cropped) of a painting by Justin Vining. It hangs in the Uptown Café in Valparaiso, IN. It is the first thing that I noticed when I stepped foot in the café for the first time. The colors are simply amazing. I’m participating in Popinjay, a weekly concept photo challenge. This week’s challenge was BOLD. Next week’s challenge is FREE. Join us.
Sidenote: Popinjay is a trending topic on Google. I wonder why?
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