Saturday, June 20, 2015

First Haircut

Thursday afternoon we headed out to the mall with a mission to pick up a few things from Target and Old Navy. My husband and myself had gone back and forth about cutting T's hair. I really wanted to wait until he was 2. T has been called a girl-maybe a handful of times so Jess was just about ready to come unglued on the next person who did. Clearly the people who made this mistake weren't paying attention because T did not look like a girl. In my opinion if he did, who cares?

So with a little hesitation we went in to a Salon at the mall and they happened to have an opening right then. If we would've had to wait I can almost guarantee it wouldn't had happened ;)
He didn't cry a tear! Of course, I did and I was picking up hair off the ground like a maniac. First haircuts are hard. Firsts of anything are hard, especially for this mama. 

He looks like a big boy now and I think it was just what this One year old needed!
I hope everyone is enjoying their Father's Day weekend!

Love,
E

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Spitting Image of My Father

I have always been a big music person. I love all types of music and when I was pregnant I made it a point to get tummy "headphones" so I could pave the way for T to love music!

There was a song in high school that I loved and listened to all the time off of my burned CD's that me and my friends would make. It was entitled "Who I am", by Jessica Andrews.

The chorus goes....

"I, am Rosemary's Granddaughter,
the spitting image of my Father,
and when the day is done my Mama's still my biggest fan...."

When I would jam it out in my car I would change Rosemary to Emma because that was my grandma's name and we were so close when I was growing up. People always thought I favored my dad because we have the same nose, skin tone, dark hair and eyes. And at the end of everyday whether I had gotten in trouble and my mom (who was the disciplinarian) had to ring my neck I knew she was in my corner no matter what.

I have been very fortunate to have a father that goes above and beyond. I actually have a mother that goes above and beyond too but since Father's Day is coming up I am celebrating him this week and all the other Father's!

Thankfully, T has inherited an amazing Father as well! A woman's love quadruple's for her husband once she see's him with their children. Or at least mine did and I thank God for blessing T with such a wonderful role model in his dad.

Favorite Memories with my Dad! 
1. Sometimes after his night shift he would stop at the gas station and get me powdered donuts and orange juice before he dropped me off at daycare. Still til this day when I have the two together I get nostalgic. 
2. My mom and dad were putting in a above the ground pool and my dad had to do all the work. He had been watching me and my cousin and when my uncle came to get my cousin he offered to take me too so my dad could get some work done. I remember it was soooo hot outside and I was scared to leave him because I didn't want him to faint (more like overheat but I was only 8 so you sense the drama). I kept looking back at him while we walked to the car to leave and he just kept his head down working. I knew then he would do anything for me and my sister. 
3. I had a sweet sixteen with my four besties, we had a special dance with our dad's that was memorable for us all. 
4. We have a few favorite movies that we always watch together as a family. Me, my sister and my dad always quote parts from the movies that make us laugh like "What are we? The Schmultz Family?" and "Goodnight George, see you next Thursday!"
5. Him walking me down the aisle.  

These are only a few memories but I could go on all day. Thank you dad, for doing what you do. Going above and beyond, giving, loving, sacrificing and being an amazing person we look up to!

What are your favorite memories with your dad?

Love,
E

Friday, June 12, 2015

June

Summer is in full swing! I think it is finally going to stay warm for the season here in Rhode Island! I am hoping to work on my tan while we play outside. 
With that said here is some of our summer to do's!

1. Go to the Farmer's Market
2. Have dinner in downtown East Greenwich
3. Play outside in the yard
4. Swim
5. Go to Martha's Vineyard
6. Go on the road with Dad!
7. Visit Federal Hill
8. Go to the Zoo
9. Try new pinterest recipes
10. Take it slow

T is really starting to get out there and play. He is so curious now and I am enjoying watching him learn and grow. My plan is to really stop and enjoy the summer with him and Jess when his schedule allows it. 

Happy Summer, everyone! 

Love,
E