adaptation (minus nicolas cage)

When I was about Elyott's age our family's video camera was the hot (not to mention giant) ticket. My sisters and i would record commercials and skits for hours on end. As Elyott recently watched one of those our old/super low tech movies (inspired by the cutting edge visual effects by Evie from the show "Out of this world"), she got it in her head that she too was destined for the small screen. So without further ado, here is Elyott's 7 year old directorial and acting debut...

(All audio and visual effects also chosen by Elyott)

I know i am biased...but Elyott, you are ridiculously awesome. 
(I'm so lucky to be your momma)


p.s. I may have been a teenage mother, but I promise to never force you to be a child actor. 

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global warning.

Snowglobes: the most whimsical yet frustrating souvenir trick.

they are glass

you can't play with them

they are the biggest/weirdest mess when they break

they are a cheesy eyesore

kids always want them.

So instead of spending 15 dollars a pop on some nerdy teddy bear santa clause, we made our own. Free, custom, plastic (for the kids who manage to fall about every fifth step: sheamus) and come apart when the kids want their beloved McDonalds toy back.  

EETS parfect!

Your move hallmark.

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(but not snowglobes)

team boo loves old stuff...

I posted a few vintage items in my etsy shop....(clickity click)

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staying grounded.

The thing I always forget about punishments is that you actually have to carry them out. 

And sometimes that can be a lot of work :/ If you go so far as to ground them for the day, you must be fully committed to the possibility of having to entertain them....like, all day. Unless you're prepared to listen to 24 hr whining, which could always lead to more grounding ;) So think twice before you say the words, cause you may be in for a long day my friend.

But could it also be the smartest thing I've done all summer?? Cause after a day like this, I ultimately have nothing but gratitude for this undivided time I've had to love on my kids. Forget the chores, online browsing (eghm showering)...cause clearly what i didn't know was that a full day committed to nothing else but these little turds was just what I needed. A day to slow it down and appreciate their sweet little spirits, one on one, just as they are today. After all, these kids are the the greatest gift i will ever know...so if it takes a little mischief on their part to get my attention, bring on the "punishments"

*also, if you need answers as to what is going on with Sheamus....

It's ridiculous how charming this movie is

meet my little "Ash" 

he's nothing short of obsessed.

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mr. sun

if there ever were an answer, it's more love.

*side note: tonight i got this boy out of bed, but not for him, and even though i know it will be a set back. (he was crying which is what we have come to expect as he learns to sleep through the night.) My motive was completely selfish and completely worth it. For tonight i have been balling my eyes out reading about this amazing mother. Thank you Kathleen for being such a true example to me of faith in Heavenly Father.

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