As usual, the spring season has kept us hopping here in SmithLand. Ava has nearly finished her second year of preschool and can't wait for kindergarten. After practicing with his sister, Hudson can now confidently count to thirty and identify all the letters of the alphabet. Erik has fully embraced another season of golfing, and Lori has already begun hatching plans for the summer. And since we will soon transition into that particular season (our favorite!), I thought it high time I shared my favorite things from this spring.
1. I recently discovered The Vintage Pearl online and have been waiting for the opportune time to order something. Meet my Mother's Day gift! It hasn't actually arrived yet, but it looks just like this one (only with Ava and Hudson, of course!)
2. As most of you know, Hudson adores Yo Gabba Gabba, so when I saw these at Zappos, I called him over to the laptop and showed him several options. Giggling, clapping his hands, he instantly chose this pair. The only time I've seen him more excited is when they showed up in a cool brown box on the porch. I think he's now addicted to online shopping! Ha!
3. At a very young age, Ava heard some of my Madonna CDs and became an instant fan. We found this mod T-shirt at K-mart, and Ava absolutely loves it; hers is a bright, bold teal. She wore it to preschool and basked in the attention, although honestly very few of her classmates recognized this icon. Most wondered if it was Hannah Montana, but I'm glad I raised my girl to appreciate her musical talents, if nothing else.
4. My mother actually bought Rob Lowe's autobiography, Stories I Only Tell My Friends, and read it in a couple of days. Inspired by this miracle (love you, Mom!), I knew I had to borrow it immediately. My verdict? Not only is he gorgeous, talented, and just plain cool, but this guy can write! Unlike most celebrities, he did not hire a ghostwriter, but instead wrote the entire book out himself, most of it long-hand. Loved every.single.word.
5. Last summer, when I heard our local Summer Ice vendor was selling, I was appalled. No shaved ices all summer? But last month I saw a sign for a new supplier, Polar Paradise, and have already enjoyed several. My fave? Strawberry Daquari! Yes, I realize this is more of a summer snack, but if they're willing to open early, then I'm more than happy to share the excitement sooner than expected.
6. Despite myself, I had to include Tylenol's chewable tablets. Why? Recently, the Bub has battled a stubborn fever and an ear infection, all in the same week. Whereas before our second-born took his medicine as easily as our first, he suddenly decided he must spit out all unidentified liquids. We were at our wits' ends, until I turned to Facebook and someone suggested these. They're just like candy, and quite frankly, they're magic.
That's it! Some of the things that have made me smile lately. Enjoy!
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