Friday 5
It’s another Friday 5 – and I’m linking up once again with Emily at Emmy Mom. Five random stories, five photos from this past week.
1. My toddler turned 3 this past weekend. And one of his daycare friends turned 1 yesterday. They had a little party for her at daycare, and he’s crying in the photos. Apparently he didn’t want his photo to be taken. The kid doesn’t like the Happy Birthday song and he hates for his picture to be taken. We’ve entered a lovely stage.
2. I had two lunches in other cities this week – Tuesday and Wednesday. I drove 3.5 hours each way, two days in a row. All for lunch. I did this so I wouldn’t have to spend the evenings away from my persnickety toddler. It was one of the craziest decisions I’ve made this week (and I apparently make a lot of crazy decisions.)
3. I haven’t shown you the birthday party yet. I managed to pull off a few Pinterest-worthy things for the small party. The birthday cake, however, was an epic fail. I made three cakes because the first two dinosaur cakes stuck to the pan. The third – and final – cake ended up being a round cake. With dinosaur candles. Everyone loved it.
4. I also have another completed project to share soon! I promise these posts are almost ready to be published, so check back next week. This project was a cloth book and I made three, so two are going to end up in my Etsy shop. (If you have a Dinosaur Train fan in your family, then this cloth book is for YOU!)
5. I’ve had a series of blog posts this week that you should really check out! There is a free photo book offer from Shutterfly, Gymboree just launched an Eric Carle line (seriously cute pajamas for your little one) and I have a book giveaway! I promise to have more posts with fewer affiliate links next week. Promise.
Dinosaur takes on diet Coke.
Sometimes you can’t find tape – and it’s ok to use washi tape. It’s actually cute.
Chocolate-y, birthday selfie.
Are you familiar with Hugo? He turned 1 this summer and has been kicking cancer butt. My boy gave his cheesiest smile while also saying #goHugo this week.
Work life. I was first in line for this train on Wednesday. My toddler would have been SO excited to see it, and unfortunately I was just stuck.
How was your week?
LOL! Both of my boys went through that phase where they didn’t want their picture taken. Hopefully yours passes fast!
What a great round up!!
I used to dread trains but now I welcome the opportunity to slow myself both physically & mentally.
We have a train that goes through town. Thankfully, its on a schedule.
Sometimes, a simple cake is easier. It doesn’t have to look good, it just has to taste good! 🙂
I can’t wait to see the cake! And yes, I’ve resorted to the washi or duct tape when I’ve been in a pickle lol.
What a busy week you had! We had a busy one too, with back to school! Your little one is too cute!
my kids are always grumbling about being stuck because of the train. happy bday to your little boy
Okay, you made me go and check out the gymboree eric carle collection and now I NEED some of it… ok, all of it. So cute! Thank you so much for posting about it.
And the whole no picture thing is hopefully a short phase. Mine never lasted too long before they were all about cheesing it up again.
I’ve had to use Washi tape for things when I ran out of regular tape before. I just tell myself it’s decorative. I love that stripe tape you had.
Don’t you know that taking a picture of someone steals their soul? Seriously, though. Great post. Kids are always good for a new adventure in parenting.
I’ve been seeing the Eric Carle clothes around a lot lately. They’re really great!
I hate being stuck waiting for trains. My almost 6 year old Hayes having her picture taken too.
Great stories and adorable pics 🙂
Glad you got the picture of the train to share it with the boy. It’s a challenge to see all the stages kids go through.
Cute chocolate face – looks like he had a fantastic birthday!
I love when you do these posts. Your #1 made me chuckle. Just gotta love those phases, but they all fade eventually! There could be worse things that not liking the Happy Birthday song. Maybe his taste in music is too classy for this silly song.
Today was an interesting week. But today is my birthday. Unfortunately, I am at work. But hope to have a great rest of the day.
Happy Birthday to your little one! And I can understand driving crazy distances to be with your kiddo at night!
I’ve had cake fails too. Thankfully they still taste good, hahaa. 🙂 Happy Birthday to your little one. 🙂
I purposely us washi tape to wrap everything, it makes me smile 🙂
That is a lot ov travel for lunch! But I love your dedication to good food and good friends!
Happy Belated 3rd Birthday to your little! I love the Eric Carle Sleepwear too and am looking forward to the adult line launching.
My oldest daughter went through a phase where she had to give 2 thumbs up in every picture. It lasted for years!!
Wow 3.5 hours each way. My parents did that for years- hated sleeping apart so they’d drive crazy distances and sleep at home
That’s a lot of driving for lunch! I hope they were good ones!
3 years was a bit of rough age for all my kids. Hope your lunches were fun- that was a long way to drive for them!
Hooray for birthdays! We just celebrated one over here and boy was that a feat! 🙂
Happy Birthday to your little guy! Can’t wait to see the pinterest worthy party ideas.
I’m so excited to see your cloth dino book even though I don’t have littles anymore. Also, I was tickled when I saw those Eric Carle pj’s, and I can’t wait for the adult sizes!
Happy Birthday to your cutie. Can’t wait to see the pics!
My son LOVES trains too! What a great view
That is funny that he doesn’t like the happy birthday song.. thought really does anyone sing it good and really on key? That is a lot of driving you did! Excited to see the birthday party pictures. I can’t believe he is 3 already! Goes so fast. Thanks for linking up
Happy 3rd birthday to your little one! Sounds like you had a productive week!