Happy Sunday

This is the kind of fun he has with Daddy has when Mommy is busy blogging!

Welcome to everyone in Sunday Hops! We are happy to have new followers to share the adventures on this blog. We are 3 moms who love to share our little piece of this planet with you. 

I love Sundays! At our house we try to relax and just enjoy time together. Its raining today so we are staying indoors and watching cartoons with our little guy. This afternoon I am sorting my little guys clothing. Each time I put away his smaller clothes it reminds me of how fast he is growing. He is getting really tall and his pants make it look like he is ready for a flood lol.
Its also my awesome little brothers Bday! I can remember like it was yesterday him being in first grade and me holding his hand as I walked him to his classroom before I went to mine. Oh how time seems to fly by so fast!
He is doing great things in music right now. I know he will be a rock star in the future!

Pottery Barn Kids Book Club

Pottery Barn Kids has a book club. Held on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 11:30. They have special event days coming soon. You may want to call the location near you for the time, they may vary by location. This would be a fun and free way to entertain the kids before you shop at the mall.

March 8: Peter Rabbit
March 22: Very Hungry Caterpillar

You can check here for a location near you.

Southern California Moms: Models Needed for Petunia Pickle Bottom

WHO:  Volunteers needed for Petunia Pickle Bottom photo shoot:
If you are flexible, patient, interested in the photo shoot experience, and have a camera-friendly child who fits into the age groups we are looking for, please consider sending us a very recent picture of your little one. We are also on the lookout for fashionista Moms, so include a picture of you too!

Boys and Girls: 18 months-2 years
Moms and Dads: 23-35

WHAT: We are conducting a photo shoot featuring our fashionable diaper bag collection and would love to use some local talent. We traditionally compensate in product along with a CD containing pictures of you and your child.

WHEN: Submissions are always being accepted. The photo shoot  exact date TBD.
WHERE: Ventura, Ca.

HOW: If you would like you or  your child considered, please submit a casting call form. Please note: submit only one or two recent digital photos of you and/or your child. If you don't have access to a digital image, you can mail your image to : 305 S. Kalorama, Suite F, Ventura, CA 93001. Pictures sent by mail will not be returned.

Photo shoot date is TBD, each model will need to be available for at least 2-3 hours, bring own wardrobe based on color and styling specifications.

Here is a link to the site where you fill out the form
http://www.petuniapicklebottom.com/about/casting/

Social Kiddo Card Kit Winner

CONGRATS to the winner of the Social Kiddo Card Kit. I will be emailing you shortly for your information and to select what design you want. These were really great to review and I know many moms would find the Kiddo Cards useful. 

There are still giveaways currently open so don't forget to get your entries in!

 

 WINNER:

 

 M's giveaway blog said...

I follow kiddo tags on twitter as mallen08 maurine08(at)........(dot).......

Verbal Implications: I find them funny at times

After taking a Business Communications class in college I really started to notice the verbal implications we make in our everyday conversations. When I write it is easier to see them and I try not to do it, although I am sure I do. When we say something even its positive sometimes the implication of what we say can be viewed as negative. For instance since I have had my hair styled and highlighted I have gotten a ton of comments from people I see all the time. Last night my mother in law came over to bring us some bulk boxes of diapers, thankfully she buys him diapers once a month and I soooo appreciate it, and she commented about my hair style.
She said "You look feminine now". It was a nice comment but I thought to myself, are you implying I looked manly previously to this! It made me laugh a bit to my self followed up but my husband cracking a few jokes that I won't mention here lol. Then at the grocery store we always shop at one of the clerks who I talk to all the time said " Wow you finally got a real hair style", again I was thinking are you trying to say my hair style before this was not real.
I think of course I am being defensive and should just be thankful I look better now I just find it funny at times.  Its like if someone says "She throws good for a girl" that implies that if the person was a boy they would not be good. I did not really notice these things until I took that Business class so I am sure I will be back to my verbal implications once the lessons of the class fade lol. Thankfully one clerk at the grocery store simply said, "Your hair looks good". He was a guy, so leave it to men to be simple and to the point lol.
Have you had any funny stories where this has happened to you?