Real Mom Confession - Birthdays

I'm usually the kind of mom that plans super elaborate birthdays on Pinterest, and then when the time comes, I go the simple, easy and cheap route. Elaborate is great, but it is time consuming and it is A LOT harder than Pinterest makes it look!!

This week, we had a small get together for LT's birthday with her Godparents and her Nama. (Since her Birthday is on Thanksgiving, we will be seeing just about everyone else then).

I knew I wanted to surprise her with a Dinosaur themed party, but I didn't want to go over the top because we were having so few people over. I got dino plates, napkins, a table cloth, temporary tattoos and balloons, all dino themed. 

The menu was simple: Dino Chicken Nuggets, Grilled Cheese, Baby Trees and Dinosaur Eggs.  I had a super fabulous idea for the cake... that I was hoping would totally make the party! And it was!!!

This may be the first time I have ever gone overboard on a cake, but it probably will not be the last. In fact, I already have a super idea for Thanksgiving cupcakes!! Stay tuned to see how those turn out. 

As for me, I am super busy planning a Disneyland trip on Wednesday!!! LT can't wait, and to be honest, neither can I!!!

XOXO,

Mac

24 Signs YOU are a Mom!!

I know I have been AWOL (absent without leave) for a while. I didn't forget about you guys, I promise. In fact, I have been thinking a lot about what to post since the Holiday's are approaching fast. I have just been super busy. LT's birthday is on Thanksgiving, so we are having some festivities this week, and next week, and of course on her actual birthday. I have been doing a lot of planning!! 

I'm so sorry I have neglected this page for a week or so. It will not happen again!!!

Back to business as usual. 

Here is a little humor for your day. One of my friends posted this link on Facebook and I immediately knew that it was something that I wanted to share with you, my lovely, beautiful reader!

You know you are a mom when:

1. Instead of running from projectile vomit, you run towards it.

Real Mom Confession - Uncertainty

Do you ever question your abilities as a mother? Of course you do. We all do. It's part of being a parent. We want to do the best we can for our children. 

That being said, let me pose a question:

How would you describe yourself as a Mother? Do you doubt yourself? Do you struggle? What are your wishes?

Real mom Confession - Breakfast

LT just asked for breakfast. It's 11:30am, and she just asked for breakfast! She didn't want the cereal or muffins I offered her so she stormed off to her room, huffing and puffing. 

When she came out a few minutes later, she asked for macaroni and cheese with hotdogs. I was tempted to say no... But it is almost lunch time. 

I just gave my three year old, leftover Mac and Cheese with hotdogs for Breakfast!