One random Tuesday . . .

Brooklyn and I took advantage of our late night on Monday and slept in yesterday. It felt good. I love whenever I have the chance to get a little extra sleep. And I'm almost positive that Brooklyn likes it too.

(nap with Uncle Dev's blanket)

It makes her morning nap start a little later, but that's not a problem. As soon as she's out, I run around like a crazy person trying to get as many things done as I can. Today I was very productive. I got my dishes done, laundry folded, and made a batch of chocolate chip cookies. 

(Brooklyn's laundry)

The rest of the day was happy. I painted some gold specs over my red nails, Brooklyn crawled all over the place and yelled as loud as she could, we talked about our trip to California (more on that later), and read some stories. Then, James came home.

He was excited to get home, not only to see his daughter, but because he got a new XBox game in the mail. Hence, his comfy pants. He didn't play very long because he does get distracted by Brooklyn. She was so happy he was home and she wanted to tell him all about her day. While she did this, he took a few snap shots of her.

Oh that girl. She has more energy than any other human being I have ever met in my life. Anyone who has ever held her or been around her for longer than ten minutes, knows this. What will we do when she can walk?

Of course, since it was Tuesday, we hit up Rubio's for some fish tacos, where we have become regulars. But not before I tried out a sock bun. Now, this has been trending for awhile. My SIL Chelsea has been doing it for like a month. I just seem to be slow to get on those style trains. Like I'm scared or something. Luckily, Studio 5 did a bit on them and showed step by step how to do these cute little buns. Bless them. 

So I watched the video one more time and attempted it. You guys, not as hard as I thought. And I thought I'd try a lower one out, just to see if I could do it without actually seeing what I was doing. 

Maybe next time I'll be more brave and try one atop my head. I think those are so darn cute. So don't be scared, try it!

Speaking of trying things...False Lash February is over today. Sad. I loved wearing false lashes. It definitely more completed my look during the day (or night). I only ended up trying one brand, Ardell, but it was a good one. Their glue is good, and the lashes held up very nicely. I would still like to try a few others. I'm drawn to them now!

(watching the Oscars with ma lashes on)

In more random news, Brooklyn had a first tonight. On our new tradition of Costco every Tuesday (I swear), we decided to try putting Brooklyn in the shopping cart without her car seat. What?! Yes. Sitting up. She won't sit up at home because she's too busy, but she L.O.V.E.D. sitting up in the shopping cart. Being able to see the mountains of things and all the people made her the happiest bald baby on the planet. Little sweetie.

She's growing up way too fast and I can hardly stand it. She seriously changes after a nap! She looks older, more grown up. Sad. Sad. I can't handle it. Because of this, I try to eat her up as much as I can every day. She gets tired of the kisses sometimes but I can't help but dish them out by the thousands!

Fat Tuesday

Today was a Downton kind of day. So, I made a deal with myself: if I did my chores before 11 AM, then I could watch the last episode of season 2. Boy did that fire me up. I got crack-a-lackin. Brooklyn was in a good mood. She's feeling so much better. That girl. She just creeped around and did a little Brooking. Brooking? What is that you ask? It's this.

She is constantly holding this position and it just cracks me up, therefore, it needed a name. Brooking. So feel free to send me pics of yourself Brooking. It'll be fun.


Happily enough, I finished my chores. So, I settled in with part of my yummy Valentine's gift from my in-laws and turned on the tube. Oh Downton Abbey, I am addicted to you. And also, I am now addicted to this popcorn. Raspberry Dream. It is a dream.

Brooklyn took a 2 hour nap. Not the usual for her. So I was able to finish Downton, shower, and get ready. I think she did it on purpose. That long nap. She knew her mommy needed a little down time and a little relaxation. She's so good to me. 


Then, after the babe woke up and ate her garden vegetables, my mom and Haley graced us with their presence. They ate Brooklyn up and I attempted to get my mom hooked on Downton. I think it worked. 


The boys both got home a little later and we all headed out for TACO TUESDAY. Only the best food day of the week. I'm thinking about bringing back homemade pizza Friday as well. That was good times. But anyway, we ate our delicious tacos and then made a Costco run. Seriously one of my favorite things to do. I'm a total nerd. But it's true.

(this is what Dev did while I watched Cougar Town. He's such a diligent studier!)

I watched the new episode of Cougar Town (don't judge all the screen time I had yesterday) and loved every second. That show makes me happy. Season 2 soon Chels, k? You too Whit!


The night ended with just my little sidekick and I hangin out. The boys went to ball it up and we didn't feel like working out. That or we weren't invited, I don't recall. Anyway, it was a great Tuesday. The best Tuesday. In fact, yes it was. Well mostly.




Confession: I ALSO watched There's No Business Like Show Business on Netflix. I've been a little obsessed with Marilyn Monroe lately. 




P.S. At the end of the week I will be changing the URL address of my blog from jamesandninruesch to randomforevers. It only makes sense. So please please, keep following and reading along and make the switch with me!