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Bathroom Mini-Makeover

So there are a few things I'd like to do around the house this summer. One of them being making over Aidan's bathroom. When we bought the house it had a rubber duck switchplate and I just went with it. Lately I've had enough of the ducks and wanted something a little more stylish but still kid-friendly. A month or so ago while in Target I saw an awesome whimsical shower curtain. I held off because I didn't want to impulse shop, even though I knew the bathroom was on my to-do list. Well, today while out at Target I decided to go ahead and get the shower curtain and a few coordinating items to go along. I love the little squirrels and owls on there, and so does Aidan. The colors are just right and seem to match the existing wall color perfectly. There are still some things I'd like to get to finish off the room now that I've seen what I already bought put together, but it'll be easier to add on now. I'd also LOVE to get a new vanity and tile floor in there, but that's just dreaming. lol. I do think I'll try and find a light fixture that matches a little better since I've hated the builder grade one since we moved in! Anyway, here are some before and after shots for you.

{BEFORE}

{AFTER}

I'm just totally in love with the way it has turned out so far. It makes me smile, seriously. I don't really have style, so the fact that this ended up looking as good as it does and making me feel this happy about it is quite pleasing. So, what do you think?

My thoughts on life right now:
Yay for one project started and basically done!
Steph, you should be happy about all this posting. :)

Growing up!

{Got that far without help!}

Sean and I were outside grilling and Aidan was playing. All of a sudden he starts yelling for us because he was stuck on the climbing wall and couldn't go any further. We were so happy and couldn't believe how far he had gotten on his own. After some playing we enjoyed dinner on the patio and Aidan had some ice cream for dessert. We had to go in sooner than we liked due to being eaten by the buggies. Boo to the mosquitos!

My thoughts on life right now:
I am truly blessed with an awesome son and wonderful husband.
Is my little baby really big enough to climb and play on a big swingset already?

Loving the Library

{Kicking off summer reading at the library}

After sleeping in this morning, Aidan and I headed to the library to see a Sciencetellers show. It was their kick-off party for the summer reading program. Aidan (wearing a brown shirt) walked right in and found a mat to sit on in the group of kids. He sat there for most of the show laughing and smiling. He still isn't so sure about the hand-raising instructions, but he was cute. He really enjoyed the show, and so did I. I'm so grateful that we have cool *FREE* programs like this at our library. At the end he wouldn't leave without saying goodbye to his toddler library group teacher, Miss Heather. Too cute!

Hello Summer!!!

Well, it's been quite a while since I blogged so this is going to be a long catch up with a bunch of random stuff probably. Just warning ya!

Since I last posted I finished the school year which means time for fun for Aidan and I. This summer is the first that we joined the local pool. Aidan is such a water baby. He loves being in the water and really loves that there are other kids to play with/around. Right now our daily routine goal is to be there by 11 and leave around 1:30 so that he can be down for a nap at two. And...my little guy is finally going down for naps awake {not that we tried before!}. Kathy was able to get him to do it a few times in the past month but he isn't as cooperative with us for naps as he is with her, so I didn't expect him to do it. Yesterday and today I told him he could take a book up with him, laid him down, then walked right out and shut the door. He chatted for a bit but within 10 minutes was asleep. I never thought the day of putting him to bed awake, without any crying, would come. Crazy. My little guy is really growing up.

Speaking of growing up, I think I'm going to convert his crib into a toddler bed this week/weekend. It will force me to keep his room clean as well as make that transition to a big boy bed. It should go well since even though he can climb out, he doesn't. Usually he just yells for me to come get him. Either way, I'd rather make the transition now while I'm at home and not working than during the school year. I'll let you know how it goes!

A few other goals: get the house cleaned up, maybe redecorate my bedroom and Aidan's bathroom, lose a few pounds, and develop some sort of cleaning routine.

My thoughts on life right now:
I can't believe how old Aidan is.
Thank goodness for summer!!!

Pool time!

{Aidan made friends at the pool. Love that he lets me put that hat on him still.}

Happy Father's Day!

{First movie-Toy Story 3}

Happy Father's Day to the best daddy in the world is probably what Aidan would say if he could. Sean wanted to take Aidan to Toy Story 3 for his first movie experience. We went to a 9:40am movie, however due to a bulb breaking, switching to a different theater and then about 30 minutes of previews, the movie didn't start until almost 10:30. Aidan was content in his own seat until the movie started, then he hopped on over to my lap. He sat so still and watched the entire movie until it was just about over, when he decided it was a good time to take his shoes off and smell his feet. Too funny, kid. It was about five minutes before then when I told Sean that Aidan's diaper was super full. About 30 seconds after the stinky feet, I felt soaked and it wasn't because I peed myself. All of Aidan's wiggling caused a leaky diaper. Not cool. Both of us were soggy. Luckily we both had extra pants in the car (yes, I'm an overpacker but it's times like these when it pays off). After the pee fiasco, we headed to The Pop Shop where Aidan enjoyed his Betty Pancakes and Sean and I enjoyed yummy grilled cheeses. Delicious!

Later that day we stopped by my sister's to see my dad and then headed over to my mom's to see Mike. The following day Sean and Aidan Skyped with Sean's dad. Everyone got their father's day smiles from Aidan.

My thoughts on life right now:
There couldn't be a better father for my son.

The pool should really open before 11

I've got the itch...

the shopping itch, that is. So I was checking out another blog and came across a link to these awesome camera strap slip covers. Check this out:
I love the look of it! Also love the limeade--very summery, and the aqua leaf. Who knew they made these???

I've also got a bathing suit and flip flops for Aidan on my list, an outfit/black dress for a bachelorette party this weekend (need to check the closet first), and possibly new bathroom stuff for Aidan's bathroom if I can get an awesome deal on stuff. Now, let's see if I can do it all on the cheap.

My thoughts on life right now:
I've been really good about not spending money lately, let's keep it up!