everything nicole

Watching Sesame Street at 6am.

Sucks. xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/28/2005 06:40:00 AM 1 comments

Think Pink

Janet, you'll love this:
GracieGirl is learning her colors. Just so happens that every time she names a color, it's pink. She'll hold up her orange purse, or a red ball and proudly say, "Pink!"
This is appropriate because Pink is one of her many nicknames. When she was growing big in my belly, I couldn't wait to find out if she was a boy or girl. When I found out & told my dad, being the proud Pop-pop that he is, he called his parents (my Granny & Papa) right away. Granny squealed when he simply said, "Think pink. The color for the season is pink." The name Pink has stayed with her (along with pumpkin, munchkin & tatertot). xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/26/2005 09:22:00 PM 2 comments

Pre-pre-pre-pre-teen

Apparently, clothes are no longer cool with the younger generation. By younger generation, I mean the 1 to 2 year-olds. Lately (i.e. every time), when it is time to get GracieGirl dressed or ready for bed, we are confronted with The Worst Temper Tantrum Ever. This includes kicking, screaming, yelling, screeching, tears and a terrible gritting of the baby teeth while trying to pull off said clothing.
The Girl seems to think that the only clothing necessary when going somewhere is: a pair of ugly blue sandals, The Purse, and maybe some undies. Anything more than that and we've got a war on our hands. She'll fit in quite nicely at a nudist colony some day.
ps - After one of the many tantrums, I was making a grocery list. Randy wanted to make sure I put Baby Midol on the list - not such a bad idea! xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/22/2005 11:53:00 AM 2 comments

Quote of the Day

posted by nicole @ 10/20/2005 06:01:00 PM 0 comments

Too Much Fun

We went out last night with Kimi, Dane, John, Katrina & baby Tyler. Had lots of fun. Drank margaritas by the pitcher. Randy drank way too much. See how well I took care of him?

Looking back, I should have put something much sweeter, like a heart or smiley face. Really though, he's lucky it's lipstick & not permanent marker. xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/18/2005 03:37:00 PM 3 comments

Half Naked Thursday

Randy getting GracieGirl ready for bed. . .





xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/13/2005 06:39:00 PM 2 comments

Cheaper Than. . .

Went to the 99 Cent store today. I haven't decided if I'm in love with that place, or totally repelled by it. Granted, there were some great deals (bags of candy corn: 2 for 0.99), but the quality just isn't the same. After much research (half a bag of candy corn), I've determined that although a great deal, it's sometimes better to pay the full $1.19 for candy corn at Target, rather than save a few pennies.
The reason I went there in the first place was for two all-important items: A coupon holder (not sure where else I would find one) and a new purse for Gracie. I didn't find a coupon holder. I'm guessing that's because you can't use coupons at the 99 Cent store.
The Girl's purse on the other hand, has become somewhat of a sore subject for me. She insists on taking it everywhere. That alone wouldn't be such a big deal. I know kids get attached to random things, but this purse happens to be very orange and very plastic. It's hideous. So, I was looking for a cheap alternative to the nasty orange purse.
Things I wasted my 99 cents on:

• Bootiful plastic silver purse for the Girl
• 2 plates and 2 bowls for GracieGirl
• Box o' fake Oreos
• Hand soap, which I can't open
• Lotion that I'm now afraid to try
  
• Foil.
  

Isn't shopping fun!?! xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/13/2005 02:16:00 PM 1 comments

Moving On Up

Dear Internet,
It seems I'm moving up in the world of blogging. My dad (knowing that it would so make my year), has purchased the domain name everythingnicole.com. I can't begin to explain how cool (and phat, rad, tight, etc.) this is. For the moment there is just a picture of me & GracieGirl there, but soon, very soon big changes will be coming. Thanks, Dad! xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/12/2005 06:50:00 PM 0 comments

I'm Sure It's Going In Her Mouth Next

posted by nicole @ 10/11/2005 08:55:00 PM 0 comments

Phone etiquette

In case you ever call me on the phone & GracieGirl answers, here's a preview of her phone conversations (they're almost always the same):


xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/09/2005 08:48:00 PM 1 comments

Half Naked Thursday

posted by nicole @ 10/06/2005 09:22:00 PM 1 comments

Taking Tinkling Too Far

Potty Training has been going great. We even went to the mall yesterday & wore real undies with no accidents. Knock on wood for me, because we haven't had any accidents in the past 48 hours & I'm bragging about it!

I said things were going great, but they may be going too well: GracieGirl has watched Randy pee before & she is an observant girl. I shouldn't have been surprised to find her standing in front of her potty (standing up), trying to do it the way her daddy does. xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/06/2005 12:31:00 PM 2 comments

Pooty Bliss

How proud am I of my girl for going #2 in the potty?
More than words can say.
How grossed out am I at the prospect of cleaning out her Royal Potty?
More than words can say. xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/05/2005 08:07:00 AM 2 comments

Going Bad, In a Good Way

Turns out, I'm spoiled. This isn't some sudden revelation that I just had, more like an accumulation over the years. If you know me, then you probably know that I've always been spoiled. My brother refers to me as our parents only child. My dad's advice for Randy when we got married: Just don't ever forget that the world is always traveling somewhere around Nicole. I don't think Randy took that advice for granted, because he is the main cause of my spoiledness.
I'm not bragging about the spoiling (although, I do love it), I'm just letting you all know that I am aware that I am so very spoiled. Now that I've come clean, my question to you is: what do I do with this knowledge? Can I use it to better the world?
Being in the spoiled state that I'm in, I'm having a hard time thinking of others. xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/02/2005 10:01:00 PM 2 comments

Reason #993 That She's Ready

GracieGirl has learned a new word: Poot. She came in the other day saying, "Mommy. Poot! Mommy. Poot!" She then grabbed my hand, "C'mon," and lead me into the bedroom where I change her diaper. Sure enough, she'd "poot."
Looks like as soon as The Cold From Hell leaves us, we'll be "Pooty training." xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/02/2005 08:46:00 AM 1 comments

Cough, Cough, Sniff, Sniff

Gracie & I have been suffering from The Plague a.k.a.
The Worst Cold Ever a.k.a.
The Reason I Haven't Left the House (or couch) in the Last Two Days.

Tomorrow is another day, though. Maybe I'll feel well enough to actually brush my teeth. xoxo

posted by nicole @ 10/01/2005 09:17:00 PM 1 comments