Wordless Wednesday-Handsome

Because I'm mortified to tell you how last night ended in the pacifier department, I thought I would just melt your heart with a picture of  this stud-muffin. Does he not make you want to just run out and have a million babies so you can stare at their cuteness all day?!?  Handsome I tell you. Handsome.

Because You Can't Make This Stuff Up

 To say that we are having paci drama at our house would be the understatement of the year. You might remember a couple months ago I blogged about how I wanted to get rid of the pacis. That has not happened yet. I feel like they give Drake such a great sense of comfort and quite frankly I have not been brave enough to do it. I actually had totally stopped worrying about the issue until today when he bit a hole in his paci.

This really is not at all surprising, considering that he still used the newborn Soothie pacifier. Obviously they are not meant for a 20-month old with a mouth full of teeth. Since they now have become a huge safety hazard I decided to throw them all away.

You are probably thinking this would be the perfect opportunity to say enough is enough and get rid of the pacis and you would be 100% right. But being the HUGE softie and pushover I am when it comes to all things Drake this was not the case.  Instead of pulling the plug I made up all sorts of excuses about how we have a lot going on in the next month and this is just not the right time to do it.

So tonight I headed to Target to pick out some more age appropriate pacifiers. I was standing in the paci aisle debating about what pacifier would be best for my little paci-head when Drake grabbed a package off the shelf and started yelling "PACI" at the top of his lungs while proceeding to try and rip them out of the package. Since he could not get the package open this caused a huge meltdown complete with kicking, screaming, and crying all while laying down in the aisle.

Being totally in control of the situation, I did what any mom in her right mind would do and ripped the pacifier package open right there and stuffed one into his mouth. This seemed to satisfy him as he happily sucked on his new paci and told the cashier "my paci" over and over again as she scanned them.

At this point I'm not sure who has the bigger problem; Drake for needing a 12-step program to get rid of his absolutely out of control pacifier addiction or me for being the worlds biggest wuss when it comes to making my toddler give up the pacifier.

Whoever it is, I know two things for sure- Send wine and Super Nanny because I think I'm going to need them both!

Can't Believe I Did It

I tend to not be a very impulsive person. So I was a bit surprised when I got the urge to cut my hair really short that I actually followed through with it!!

Before:

After:

 Looks like Drake approves!

I was super nervous to get it done and was not in love with it at first.  After styling it on my own and getting used to my new reflection in the mirror I'm really starting to love it!

Sometimes the things most unlike me are the things I love end up loving the best about myself. I'm so happy I followed that crazy impulse and did it!!

I Would Never...

I would never write in my blog about how Drake went pee in the potty for the first time today. Nope, I would never do that.
I would never feed my child a lunch of mac and cheese, yogurt, fish sticks, and a lunchable. I would never do that either.

I would never burst out in hysterical laughter like a 8-year old when my son says "butt" over and over. What kind of mom would do that?

I would never give in to my sons demands for the some new matchbox cars. Please, I'm the one in control not him.

I would never let my child lay down in an aisle at Target and throw a fit. What would I be thinking if I did that?

I would never try and conceal my laughter and fail time after time when Drake does something bad and then looks at me with a huge smile while he says "hi." Nope I would NEVER do that.

I wonder what crazy person would do those sort of things? It most certainly isn't me!

This is Why I'm Not a Craft Blogger...

 I'm always way too excited to start my craft project that I forget to take before pictures of my subject!

 Anyways, imagine the ugliest brown and cheap looking chest of drawers and multiple it by 100 and that is what this looked like before I worked my magic on it!

I used some leftover paint I had on hand to cover the chest and lived on the edge by not sanding it before I painted it. It took probably 3 coats of paint to get the coverage that I wanted but I was happy with the outcome. The knobs that were on it were ugly, so I tried to spray paint them white but that did not turn out very well (I'm not good at spray painting. Weird right?) so off to Target I went where I found these pretty white knobs for $6.00! To finish it off and give it  a distressed look I scratched the paint up a bit.

Here is the final result. I love the unexpected pop of color it adds to our entry way and the cozy feeling it gives the room!

Let The Planning Begin

 It's official!  The overwhelming choice by all of you (and what I really was leaning towards) was-

The night Max wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind...and another.

Where the Wild Things Are!!!

My mind is full of ideas and I can't wait to make them come to life!  Stay tuned for more details!

Football or a Classic Book?

I can't believe it is already time to start thinking about Drake's 2nd birthday party! His birthday is still over 3 months away but if you know me you know that I'm a planner and can't help but start planning for it already!

Last year we did a puppy theme and it was a huge success. Drake loved all the dogs and the guests had a great time! I feel the pressure this year to throw another fabulous party and can't wait to get started!

So far I've come up with 2 possible themes-
1. Where the Wild Things Are
2. Football

Drake LOVES reading Where the Wild Things Are and I think I could have a blast and really run with this theme.  Drake also LOVES anything and everything football related and I have a million ideas for this theme.

I know Drake would love either party so I'm having a hard time picking. What do you think?

Mandey Hearts Mapleton

Two weekends in a row the country has been rocked by devastating tornadoes. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who lost loved ones, homes, and life as they know it in the storms this weekend!


Last weekend several communities in Iowa were hit by powerful and destructive tornadoes. Luckily, no lives were lost but communities were torn to pieces. One of the communities that was hardest hit was Mapleton, Iowa. Mapleton is the hometown to a my friend and fellow blogger Mandey from Mama and the Dudes. Mandey currently lives in California but wants to help her hometown out so she is holding a fundraiser on her blog with a giveaway of awesome prizes for people who donate. One of her prizes is a wreath from my store Sassy Silly Spunky Designs.

Please help out one of my fellow Iowans and donate and you might just win an awesome prize in the process!

Pink Toenails

Have you seen the J. Crew ad showing a momma painting her little boys toenails pink?

If not here it is.

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No big deal right? Well apparently there are enough people who think it is a big deal that has been a headline maker over the past few days.

I have absolutely no idea why this subject is enraging me so much but it struck a nerve with me...a big nerve. Maybe it's because I'm a mother of a boy. A mother who wants her son to be comfortable being who he is. A mother who could care less if her son played football or carried a doll around. A mother who does not want her kid to bullied. A mother who is disgusted by the cruel words and closed mindedness of adults on this subject.

It seems a little funny to me that many of the people who seem to be most upset by this are middle-aged men. Why do they care so much? They are reading SO far into this ad by thinking it is promoting a transgendered or homosexual lifestyle. Last time I checked a little pink nail polish was not going to confuse and scar a kid for life or determine their lifestyle choices.

So to all of you middle-aged men who are speaking out against this to you I say-I'm beyond thankful you are not my boss, father, husband, brother, or son because it is people like you who are bullies. It is people like you who are causing the problems instead of solving them. And it people like you who make this world just a little bit of a harder place to live in.

So would I paint my son's toenails hot pink?

Hell yes I would.

And I would let him wear a pink shirt while I did it.

Toddlerhood-What I'm Loving Right Now

I'm in love with toddlerhood. I love the crazy. I love the cute. I love the fun. I love the adventure. I love the curiosity. I just plain love it!

Here is what I'm loving about toddlerhood right now:

• The way he gets all excited to see me when I walk in his room in the morning and how he greets me with a huge grin and sweet "Hi Momma"
• His love for his bike and the way he uses his feet to propel him down the sidewalk at a million miles per hour.
• How he starts hopping and jumping all over with excitement when I pick him up from daycare.
• The way he sings the ABC song just saying "CCCCC" over and over again.
• When his Daddy gets home and he gets so excited and says "There he is" in a super high pitched voice.
• How he loves to dance with me and has no idea that doing so makes my day.
• His overwhelming love for his Papa. It brings tears to my eyes knowing that a person so special to me is so very special to my son.
• The way he laughs when he is doing something naughty. He can't help himself  gives him self away every single time.
• The sound of his laughter. This is a sound I never want to forget.
• The way he knows what is coming up next in his favorite books and can't wait to turn the page.
• The rare moments when he takes the time to give me a hug and kiss.
• His obsession with all things truck related. I love how he runs to the closest window whenever he hears a motor and how spotting a "big truck" makes his whole day!

I love the little boy that my baby is becoming. I'm so very proud to be his Momma!

Life Right Now

I have so much to blog about-craft projects I have worked on, funny things Drake has done/said, stories to share, and pictures to post. But it looks like it is going to have to wait just a bit longer. Blogging has taken a backseat to life right now and I'm OK with that. So I'm off to enjoy the rest of my weekend with my boys. I promise to give the blog some TLC over the next few weeks. Talk to you all soon!

P.S. Do I have a handsome little man or what?!?

The Post Where I Brag About My Husband

My husband is awesome. He really is. Not only is he awesome at being a husband and a dad but he is awesome at being creative, smart, funny, and just an all-around great person. If you have not figured out it out already I think my husband is just the bees knees.

So this awesome hubby of mine co-founded a pretty cool local coupon site. If you live in Central Iowa please check out Townpoints and sign up for some great deals. The best part is Townpoints is different from Groupon and Living Social and is a totally new and really fun concept! I'm SO proud of my husband and had to share. I really am not one to brag, but I just could not help it this time!!

Party Time- Ultimate Blog Party 2011 Style

Ultimate Blog Party 2011

Welcome to Sassy Silly Spunky Momma!  I've been a little busy this week doing stuff moms of 20-month old little boys do like calling the poison control center, picking up all the thumbtacks my son dumped on the floor and stopping him from shoving vanilla wafers down our dogs throat. You know pretty much everyday stuff.

Anyways here is a little more about me-

• I met my husband at the Zoo. Now, before you go thinking this might be the cutest "how we met" story you have ever heard, just know that this zoo served beer and had a bouncer at the door. Not quite as cute as the zoo with lions and elephants, right?

• My son Drake hates Santa so of course I'm planning a trip to see the Easter Bunny soon. I'm nice like that.

Of course this was our Christmas Card picture. Pretty much the most priceless photo I own.

• I have been stung by jellyfish 3 separate times. This is very strange since I live in the Midwest and have only been to the ocean a handful of times. I'm taking this as a sign that jellyfish hate my guts.

• Drake is always better dressed than me and I can prove it.

Good news is that I've lost almost 10 lbs and learned how to smile since this picture. Things are looking up folks!

Sweater vests and red Converse? They are what little boys are made of!

If you want to get to know me even better grab a pop (any other Midwesterners out there who call soda that?) or a glass of wine if you need something a bit stronger and stay awhile. You can read all about the time I walked around a college town with poop all over myself. Or about how I reacted when I found out we were having a boy. You can even educate yourself on Counting Kicks when you are expecting.

Drake and I want to thank you for stopping by SSS Momma for the party!  We hope to see you again soon!

I Found a Grey Hair

I found my first grey hair this week and I'm pretty sure I know the cause of it...my son.


This is what he has done to send me into all sorts of panic in the last 5 days alone:

• I found him in my bedroom with an open bottle of laxatives and had to call the poison control center.
• He tried to run in the street five thousand times yesterday.
• He was coasting down the hill in our driveway on his bike standing straight up on the seat with the biggest smile on his face.
• He about pushed himself backwards out of his chair while eating lunch.
• He climbed up on the counter and found a pair of scissors and waved them around like a mad man.
• We spent 2 hours in Urgent Care on Tuesday due to a horrible sounding cough. They prescribed him steroids. Steroids=crazy.
• He has been sneaking over to the dog’s water bowl and sticking his paci in it and then sucking the water off the paci.
• This morning he woke up with a high fever. Fevers make me worry. So I’m worrying.

I need a drink.

And a box of hair color.