On The Road Again....

Things I saw while driving today:

• A majestic eagle perched in a scraggly tree overlooking a glassy lake. I think it looked at me.
  
• Ok, I didn't SEE this, but I could SMELL the country...they were spreading again. Ahh, fertilizer.
  
• A big tractor that I thought wasn't going to stop in time for me...but it did.
• Many Canadian plates driving into the states to shop, because the US dollar is worth mud.
• A ranch-style house, run down and unkempt, with what had to be 14 cars in the front yard. Not sure if that is legal in our parts.
• A new car I've never seen before : A Nissan Rogue. Was curious where they got the name from. X-MEN? What would a Wolverine vehicle look like? Even worse, what about a Magneto car? That just wouldn't work at all. Talk about high insurance rates. Geico wouldn't be a lick of help.
  
• Yet another Starbucks invasion...which I wholeheartedly support. After all, my creamers are getting low.
• An empty car seat. Don't panic, all is good. MIL graciously offered some get out and go shopping time. Cranky attitude miraculously disappeared after "therapy".
  

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Spring 2008 Colors and Trends

I was wandering through Pottery Barn the other day. Anyone see their latest catalog? See how bright the spring colors are? I can't believe how bright and bold they are. I was just getting used to the naturals. I am still drawn to more simple colors combo's (except for my kitchen red, of course) and natural blends.


My current favorite color combo is the Stem Green/Rosemary Green and Clinton Brown. But really, how overdone is that?! Doesn't EVERYONE have a chocolate brown wall right now? However, I don't care because I love it. I AM surprised that the bright blues are back! I have not yet stepped into the chocolate brown/light blue/teal color combo. Although this light blue duvet set has haunted me :



Ahhhh... I makes me want to jump in and sleep for a week. Good thing there is some food on the floor (perfectly staged, of course) so Jude wouldn't starve.

I must report that in our current house we are void of color. I love color and the lack of it in my house is making for a dull and boring aura. It makes me sad. But why paint when you know you are moving in 4 short months?

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Continuing on the quest of firsts...

1. Complete Lack Of Fear: This is demonstrated by his willingness to throw himself headfirst down a barrel-tube slide, assuming Mama will be spry enough to launch herself and manage to catch him at the last second, sparing his precious brain from playground damage.


2. Awakening Of the Hunter: This is demonstrated by his eagerness to chase all sorts of birds and look at them in disgust at they fly away to safety. This first paired with the first first (does that make sense to anyone else? Or is it just me?) makes for some dangerous situations... meaning running into the street after shy birds
   
   
3. Strategy Gamer: Ok, so he doesn't use much strategy, but he IS playing peekaboo and hide-and-seek with vigor. The closet holds a special fascination for him: sliding doors, stacked shoes, and hangers oh my!
   
   
4. Super shopper: Mama actually lets me OUT of the stroller to wander about the store and get into things. I did, however, have a slight meltdown in Land of Nod the other day cause Mama wouldn't buy me the cute new bed set and puppet tent that I wanted. Sheesh, what a tightwad.
   
   
5. Dirt Tracks: Bubbalu has been walking outside everyday, which means he has dirty shoes. Sounds kinda boring, but it struck me that of all the shoes he has owned and worn, these are the first that have become muddy. This is the start of a very messy relationship. I can foresee tide with bleach in my future.
   
   
6. Moses supposes erroneously: (if you can identify where that line comes from, you are my friend for life: Shout it out in the comments) Jude can identify his toes! Hee hee, I am such a nerdy mom. Doesn't take much to thrill me.
   
   
7. Budding Artist: At Land of Nod (hmmm, we spend a lot of time there) Jude used his first crayon on the art table. Alas, I did not save the masterpiece.

So you see, the firstlings continue...at a pace that I can't quite keep up with.

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