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Fairytale Consignment Sale

 
Singer, Social, Planner and I are so excited about our fall sale this weekend! We are expecting this sale to be bigger than ever!!

Sell your kids clothes, cribs, bedding, toys, DVDs, games, costumes, carseats, strollers, the list goes on and on!!

Its not too late to get a consigner #, and it's easy to do. If your unsure how the whole consignment sale thing works then just go to our website www.fairytalesale.com to find out more. Or you can email us at [email protected] to get your consigner # and also to volunteer.

And if you refer 2 new consignors and they list you on their seller's agreement you will receive an extra 10% back on your sales!!

Cannot wait to see you all there!!

AUGUST 28, 2010

singer's random (part two)

6.  Summer arrived.  We've been spending lots of time at the beach or any body of water really and going to lots of birthday parties.  This is the cousins having fun at the sprinklers in Destin.

7.  Big Man celebrated his 6th birthday Armed Forces style.

 
Don't you love the Cars rain boots?

8.  My parents celebrated their 37th anniversary in June.  Let me just take this opportunity to say that I was blessed to have them as my parents.  They are parents who never claimed to be perfect in neither their parenting or marriage.  However, they did the best they could and asked God daily to help them make the right choices and to help them to love us and to love each other.  And since I'm not sure I said it on their anniversary, I'll say it now, Happy Anniversary Mama and Daddy!  ;-)  Love you both!

9.  In other news, I'm going back to work full time in August.  I'm going to be positive and say that I was blessed to be able to do the part time thing for as long as I did.  Praise God!  What was only supposed to be two years of part time work turned into six.  Not to mention that when I asked to come back full time, it was no problem at all.  God works all things together for our good!  I trust this everyday whether I feel it or not.

10.  Our 10th Anniversary is coming up and we're doing nothing special at all.  The reason?  I have two work trips and Mr. Singer is using all of his leave to go with me and we're exhausting all of our babysitting resources as well.  That's okay.  We will celebrate 10 years for free on a work trip. 

singer's random post (part one)

by singerchick~  This is my random things post but a little different.  It's random things I wanted to blog about over the last few months and just didn't.  So I'll jump right into it.

1.  My Big Man finished up his first t-ball season.  He loved it except for the fact that it was absolutely no competition.  No winner.  No score.  Just kids learning baseball.  I was completely fine with that but he was not so much until he got used to it.  Then he just had a blast and that's what I like to see.

Hitting the ball...

Excited to make it home...

The best picture I got of him because I'm mother of the year and forgot the day that the professional photographer was supposed to take his picture as well as the team picture. 

Tball player in training...
 

2.  The kids had a field day at school.

 

Little Sis had to get in on the action...

3.  My little boy, who should not be old enough to graduate from kindergarten, did.  It's a little emotional but of course I couldn't have been prouder.

4.  Then there was the end of the school year and awards day.

 

5.  Somewhere in there (probably a couple months back), God was dealing with me about my being so concerned with what others think and trying to please people.  Then he went on to remind me who I was, that he created me beautifully in his image and that, "Beloved you are my most dazzling precious treasure.  You are treasured over all the earth."  He treasures us, pursues us and won't relent until he has all of our hearts.  Yeah I also had a song to share too. Treasured by Flyleaf.   

That's all for now.  There are a few more randoms that I should have posted and didn't coming soon.

lessons learned from a squirrel

by singerchick~ Today as I was taking the kids to school and then headed to work a squirrel ran out in front of me.  He was headed straight across the road, to the other side and a most certain safety.  But, for some unknown reason, he stopped and second guessed his straight path to safety. Now I'm not gonna pretend to know the thinking process of a squirrel.  I'm gonna venture a guess and say that there isn't much of one.  However, I could see his little mind working.  He was torn.  "Do I turn back or keep going?  Turn back?  Keep going?"  He continued to look one way then the other.  He had this inner struggle, his body going back and forth several times, all in about one second and then *splat*.  He was no more.  Poor squirrel.

 

Okay I did feel bad for the squirrel for a second.  Poor thing! Then God used that poor little squirrel to speak to me simply.  What he said to my heart is to stay on the straight path that you know you need to be on.  The path that God has called you to walk.  Don't let people, circumstances or in the squirrel's case, a big gold Expedition make you second guess what you know is your path.   

What's funny is last night's message was along these lines.  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding.  Your own understanding can get you run over in the end.

my baby is 4 today

by singerchick~  Okay, so at four I realize I shouldn't call him a baby but as the book goes, "As long as I'm living my baby you'll be".  He (and his brother) will always be my baby.  Today on Little Man's birthday, I took a walk down memory lane and wanted to share a few pictures I found with you. 

He's probably 4 - 6 weeks here.
 

His dedication at about 3 months old

First birthday

Second Birthday (Oh how I miss those blond curls.)

Third Birthday
Well, the slide show is here.  

And finally a couple more from his fourth birthday.

Happy Birthday Little Man.  I no longer have a baby and it makes me sad but I'm excited to continue to see the little guy he is becoming.

Oh and looking back through pictures has just added to the baby fever I already had brought on my ADORABLE  new tiny niece.  I want the fever to go away... I think.

aquaman

by singerchick~ Aquaman was so brave last Summer.  This Summer...

 
Come on Little Man, you can do it.  Jump.  Daddy will jump with you.

 
I think I'll brave the waters, but take another route.

 
Help is on the way.  Just one more minute.

 
Yikes!  It's cold but I'm in and I'm ready for battle.

 

Little Man had a super fun birthday party and yes after several tries he finally did jump off the diving board.  Of course I didn't get that shot but I'm sure they'll be lots more opportunities this Summer.

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Social says...

"STOP...

 
TAKING PICTURES OF MY BELLY!"

I'm sorry.  I can't help it.  It amazes me.  :-)

i'm 25.. oops.. i mean my 25

by singerchick~  Better last than never.

1.  I've been wanting to do the 25 things since planner first posted hers but I wanted to include pictures which meant they had to actually come off my camera first.

2.  I, right along with the other chicks, have not blogged in forever.  Not since umm here when I blogged about our consignment sale.

3.  The sale was good.  We had more consignors, more shoppers and lots more merchandise.  Here we are first thing Saturday morning.  Don't we look super excited?

 
No?  That's because we're not.  It was too early and we're not morning people.

I have to post this picture of the toy table.  It makes me laugh...
 
Thanks Sassy for the toddler size Superman who now lives at my house.  Thanks.  A bunch.

4.  I love Spring.  I've been noticing, more than usual, all the blooms and how green and pretty everything is.  However, this year it doesn't love me.  Allergies!  Need I say more?  Still I think it's pretty.  Does that mean I'm growing up?  I hope not.

5.  I love the beach and I'm so excited about Summer time.  We've been to the beach once so far during Spring Break.  I would stay there forever if I could.

6.  I got sunburned. On my nose.  It isn't pretty.  Sometimes I get big ugly blisters on my nose from the sun.  They look just like fever blisters.  Probably are.  Not pretty.  Did I mention they are ugly?

7.  My kids crack me up and so do my nieces. 
 

8.  My Big Man loves Little Sis. They have this special thing that's really sweet.  Last night he says, "Little Sis is my best person!" 
 

9.  I'm only on #9?  I better start thinking because I can't let bossy take some of mine. 

10.  I'm going to try and not post as many pictures as I wanted to.  Just curious, do you like blogs with pictures or no?

11.  Little Man is turning 4 in a couple of weeks.  We're having his party this Saturday because Tiny Bliss is coming just four days before his birthday. 

12.  The theme is Aquaman.  You may remember me posting last Summer about his thing with goggles and the fact that he loves the water.  So I created a Superhero, or so I thought.  Turns out there's a Aquaman comic book that's written.  I googled it.  I shouldn't have because I thought I was being original.  

13.  Because I "created" this superhero and all, I'm having trouble with the cake.  I'll probably just end up going with the color theme and add some waves and bubbles.  Any ideas?

14.  My little Love Bug, Tiny Bliss, will be here soon.  I'm very excited to meet her.  I'm very excited to snuggle her and see those tiny baby stretches we all love.  I'm also very excited that when she needs to eat or be changed at 2 a.m., I will be fast asleep in my bed.  Just kidding social.  You know I would come running at any time, day or night, to help you.  You know it's true.  I have skills with a breast pump.  :-)

15.  Big Man is playing tball.  This is his first year. After the game, all I could think about was the fact that we have 15 more games and possibly 10ish more years of this.  I immediately face-booked (is that a word?) sassy and told her she deserved an award for the games she's already attended and the many she has left to go.  Don't get my wrong, it's cute and all.  It's just not real exciting.  At least it's not golf although that's probably coming one day if Mr. Singer has anything to do with it.  This is him celebrating before his foot even touched home plate.

16.  I did realize that I need a different camera lense if I'm going to actually be able to tell which one is my kid when I get home and look at the pictures.  Oh well, the budget is not looking so good for that right now.

17.  I love my camera if I could only figure out how to use its many features.

18.  I've realized I'm not witty or funny.  Really I knew this a long time ago.  But what I am is the person who laughs at the funny and witty people.  I laugh really hard at them!  I can do that well!

19.  The other day I decided to stop worrying so much about all the details and decisions that come with being a parent.  My prayer is this:  that both of my sons will know the Lord Jesus Christ personally, be able to have a true loving relationship with him and others and be so grounded and rooted in truth that nothing or no one can shake them.  The rest will come in God's timing.

20.  That was a little serious and random.

21.  It's taking me forever to write this blog. 

22.  School will end in about five weeks.

23.  I got my hair done today.  It was TIME!  I saw Photo on Sunday after not seeing her for a while.  I bet she thought I was trying out the all natural thing.  Seriously.  I have a lot of grey!   

24.  It's a mystery as to how I have so much grey in my hair since I'm only 25. 

25.  Mr. Singer has lost weight and he keeps losing weight.  Is it bad that I'm jealous?

spring fairytale sale

by singerchick~We are getting all geared up for our Fairytale Spring Consignment Sale.  By we I mean babychick, socialchick, plannerchick and yours truly.  You know what's funny challenging this sale is the fact that three out of four of us are pregnant.  So, yes we will be soliciting some much needed help from our strong husbands and a couple of other strong and special individuals.  Cause let me tell you, this non prego chick isn't anywhere near strong enough.  I should get to the gym.  Should being the operative word. However, I do set up a mean set of big heavy brown tables, right planner?  

So anyway the sale starts Thursday afternoon, February 25 with drop off.  The pre sales are Friday night and the public sale opens bright and early (8 a.m. to be exact.  We learned are lesson last sale.  No more 7 a.m.) Saturday, February 27.  Check out our website at www.fairytalesale.com for more information.

We would love to have you consign with us or shop with us.  Shoot, we wouldn't mind if you just stopped by to say Hi.   

nana's day

by singerchick~ Grandparents are a great treasure.  I'm discovering this more as I get older and I'm thinking how I miss chats with Grandma or Papa's larger than life personality or how I'm not able to share the joy of my babies with them.  I miss them and it makes me appreciate my Nana even more.

Nana is a Southern lady through and through; committed to her family, standing by her husband, care giver and strong.  A strong lady that perseveres when times are hard and emanates strength from her very nature. 

Growing up, Nana always made me feel special by doing the little things that were unique to me like making favorite foods and having peaches and cottage cheese for breakfast after spending the night with her.  That was tradition. To spend the night with her about once a week.  She mostly allowed only one grandchild at a time.  I think this was so we each had our own special time with her. 

Nana can find the good in anyone.  She is an encourager.  She's always made me feel as though I can do anything I put my mind to and I never saw a moment's doubt in her eyes.  

Her family members are not the only people she has encouraged in her life.  There are many young women whose lives she touched in a big or small way.  Nana coached high school girls sports many years ago.  Back when girls sports were just starting.  Nana pushed, encouraged, believed in and helped instill confidence in many young ladies over the years.

This Saturday, Nana is being honored for her achievements.  If you are a reader of this blog and are a former student or friend of Mrs. Mitchell, you are invited.  For more information, read about the event here.

She has given so much in her life and it's her time to do the receiving.  I'm very proud of her! 

 

the horror that is bedtime

by singerchick~ Bedtime at our house is not so much fun.  It goes something like this. 

I start off by saying, "Boys, lets get ready for bed", only to be ignored. Then I continue, "Bed.  Clean up your toys! BEDTIME!!", my voice escalating with every syllable.

Finally I get hub's attention therefore the other males' attention.  I'm surrounded by boys.  They all start hearing and actually listening at about the same rate....very slowly. 

So once daddy's on board, things start to go faster.  The boys pick up their toys and race (literally) off to bed. 

From here we pray and give lots of kisses and hugs.  Sometimes there's male wrestling involved and sometimes a small game of "I'll hide (in the same spot every night) and mama you find me."  Then they're tucked in.

You thought I was done?  Wrong.  Next comes this multiplied by two.

"I need another hug and kiss."

"I want a sip of water."

"I have to pee pee."

"I need to change my pajamas."

"I want to sleep with Bubba."

"I changed my mind, I don't want to sleep with him.  He won't let me go to sleep."

"What day is tomorrow?"

"What are we doing tomorrow?"

"How many more days until my basketball game?"

Exhausting?  Yes.  I could really go on and on.  The kids find ANY excuse to get up and ask me a question.  My patience does wear thin.  Oh yes.  Every night. 

 

But some nights I just can't handle it!  I suffer from what Pioneer Woman has diagnosed as LBSCBDO, or Low-Blood-Sugar-Cranky-Butt DisOrder.  Which simply put, means I am angry when I'm hungry. 

I was glad PW cleared that up for me.  At our house, we just called it the monster or the Feed Me Now Monster.

Wednesday nights are the worse.  I go straight from work (after about a 9.5 hour day) to church.  No dinner.  Church is out around 8 or 8:30.  Still no dinner.  So by the time I get home I'm doing all I can to hold the monster at bay.  Then add the bedtime horror to that.  I usually loose it.

So last night, I lost it.  Yelling, "Get in bed.  Stay there.  Don't get out for anything!!!"  Well guess who got out of bed?  My Little Man.  My little rebel without a cause.  He walks into the living room and I'm all ready to pounce on him.  I still hadn't had dinner yet.  Then, I notice the protruding bottom lip and it was quivering.  He's hurt.  He needs comfort.  I melt. 

Nothing holds the hungry monster at bay like a stuck out bottom quivering lip.

 

I know I'm not alone here.  How is bedtime at your house?