Braggin' on my Shelby

It all started with a converted potty training chart.

I saw it for a dollar and decided that it would make a great chore chart if I just wrote over "tee tee in toilet" with "made my bed" or "dressed myself."

Well, this chore chart has really proven itself to be worth it's wait in gold. Shelby really took to the sticker achievement chart. She took to is so well that now, we don't even use it. After all her chores are done, she can watch 30min of her favorite show "Martha Speaks" (it's about a talking dog, go figure right?).

I just wanted to brag on my oldest a little. For all our ups and downs she is really making me so proud how she is blossoming into her new responsibilities. That is not to say that she is getting dull by any means. One has only to look at her outfit concoction below to realize that "dress myself" opens all sorts of avenues to express her blossoming personality.

It just so happens that her blossoming personality is dominated by the color pink:).

Sooo sleepy...

OK! I've been getting some serious heat for my lack of updates. I'm not going to name names but most of the pressure applied had been by people who are very closely genetically linked to myself.

Well, I have a reason.

I am tired. My restless nesting phase (you know the sudden, irrational panic that you are bringing home a child soon to a home with a completely disorganized pantry. Oh the horror of a disorganized pantry!) is winding down. That almost frenzied need to paint, hang frames, find matching pillows for the guest bed, sort clothing, etc. has been replaced by exhaustion. I do have pictures that I intend to load soon I just find myself unable to move my body on certain days between the hours of 1-3.

Stay tuned and I promise to update soon!