September 2009
32 posts
Things to Come
Some things that I’ll be writing about in the days/weeks to come: WIC Weekend of NO internet (well HARDLY any internet/computer usage) The pangs of being a single mama (that usually just involves $$$) More reviews and giveaways An overdue shoutout to Rwanda My mission for this blog Why people should NOT move to Hawai’i…VISITS ONLY The final wrap ups of the Bambino’s first...
August 2009
18 posts
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GIVEAWAY: Before the Break of Dawn Early Bird...
Right now most parents are thinking about what to buy their kids for school - backpacks, pencil holders, and/or sustainable lunch bags. Singletons are thinking about how to wind down their summer, maybe with a last minute trip to a spa in San Francisco. Soon-to-be married couples in Hawai’i are thinking whether or not if it’s cold feet. But for those who love to plan? What are they...
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How to Scare Your Mother
I thought about naming this post, “How to scare the shit out of your mother,” but I had already taken care of my business before I had the scare of my life. Every morning while getting ready I do my toilet routine. As I walk to my bathroom, I tell the Bambino that “Mama’s going to the toilet, my love,” and he’ll whine and follow me to the room. I’ll...
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The Bambino's Father
With planning the Bambino’s first birthday bash to my excitement for my new mission, “There’s no place like home,” sponsored by my mama, I’ve been thinking. A lot. Thinking about the past year with the Bambino and all that we’ve been through with the first nights back from the hospital, moving from Boston to Hawai’i, our current teething/cold episode, and...
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Thinking Thoughts
A few things that have been on my mind: Teething babies Seattle Boston and my old job Family in Boston Poppie and Tutu The Starfish Project and my overall body image Baby Boot Camp The Baby Planner and wishing I had the 7K to buy it - I would totally rock and expand it and how nice it would be to be my own boss, work from home, and help out other mamas and soon-to-be mamas Social Media and how...
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11 Months
Bambino Stats Height/length - I’m guessing somewhere between 28” to 31”? Weight - A solid 20 lbs Teeth - Six with two on their way Current Health - Teething and a cold (which was onset by the teething) Favorite Foods - Grilled Miso Salmon, anything chicken, tofu, Gerber Puffs, fresh bananas, mangoes, and papayas, green beans, squash, white rice (he’s learning to like the...
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Mind Slip
While interviewing a potential babysitter for Friday morning, Admissions Day: Potential babysitter - Umm, I won’t be able to meet until after 3:00 pm tomorrow (today, Thursday). I have classes until that time. Me - That’s ok because I work during the days anyway. Potential babysitter (in a very surprised manner) - Oh really?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Yep, why else would I need a...
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More on the Bambino's 1st Birthday Bash Prep
Theme - Check Invitations - 3/4 check (just need to put some finishing touches and send) Outfit - Check Awesome gift - Check Location - Check Date of Party - Check Games/Entertainment - Check Eco-friendly - Almost there….so another 3/4 check Decorations - Ummm…not yet Food - Not yet Cake vs. cupcake - CUPCAKES!!! Now I just need to find a good frosting and frosting color. Favors - Have...
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Comment Love
So, I get a good amount of readers to the site but not many comments. I’m (seriously, genuinely) wondering what it is that I can do to receive some comment lovin’. I love it when I receive comments because it makes me feel as though the jazz I write about it is relateable to the folks who visit here. Maybe I’m not concise on my topics? Would you like me to be more focused? Or...
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Feeling Like a Mama
Last night I felt like a mom, I mean an actual get up in the middle of the night, start a pot of boiling water, go outside to cut some rosemary, put it in the boiling water, while the Bambino sits in his high chair and eats some Gerber puffs all because he’s teething and can’t breathe through his nose kind of mama. That’s right, the Bambino is teething. He’s got his lower...
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I get by with a little help from my friends (and...
Example of the Bambino’s first birthday outfit by Trulysanctuary on Etsy. So I’ve got a great little outfit picked out for the Bambino’s first birthday which is Music themed, I can’t stand those Dora or Pooh party themes so I went with something a little unique. Anysnooze, I’m reallye excited about this outfit and am so thankful that the designer has been so patient...
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The Old Goat on Route 66
Dear Old Goat, On Sunday you turn 66 and like the route you have reached a historic milestone. So in honor of your 66th birthday I would like to list 66 reasons (in no particular order) as to why I love you and am so thankful that you have allowed me to call you “Dad” for the past 23 years. 66 Reasons I love My Old Goat Your love of travel; Your desire to learn about different...
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MOVING
Restless Mama has found a new home and is in the process of moving everything from here to there. I’ll let you know when the move is complete but until then I don’t plan on blogging. However, I will be updating with Twitter so check out my tweets on the Twitter website or just scroll down until you see “Twitter Updates.” Oh, why the move? I’m just a little tired of...
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Breathing in Florence
Lungs Album Cover My obsession for the day is the album, “Lungs” by Florence and the Machine. I’m so excited to be in love with a lady singer - it’s been a while since a woman’s vocals (Feist and Arcade Fire’s Regine Chassagne) have moved me. I have a new girl crush. To preview some of her tunes click here or or here or here for her official website -...
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I am a weiner...
I mean WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I was checkin’ my e-mails last night and I see this message with the subject - You Won the Sexy, Sassy Grand Prize! At first glance I think to myself: Liar! You’re a scam! I freakin’ hate scammer e-mails. Then I look to see who it’s from and it’s from a Ms. Single Mama! And then I think to myself: Wait a minute…did I enter a...
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Bambino Sounds
This evening while playing with his old Gerber Puff container he discovered that his voice echoes when he “talks” into it. Can I get a witness? I wish I could’ve caught him on film when he was making that sound non-stop for 5 minutes but I didn’t get that thought into my head until at the very end of his fun with the echo. It was adorable because I started making sounds...
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Goofy Bambino
I had no idea that babies were able to develop a sense of humor so soon! I usually take the Bambino out of his clothes when we get home from somewhere so he can cool off and be free. He decided to use his onsie as a toy and place it on his head. What surprised me was that he was gettin’ a kick out of putting it on his head, taking it off his head….he was being a real goof ball and he...
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Retraction & Cuteness
I’d like to retract my previous statement of the laziness and selfishness of my little brother. He is a “typical” (I use quotations because he’s actually more mature and cooler than other 16-year-olds) teenager when it comes to doing housework and wanting to have his own “me” time. Uncle Lou, that’s what we call him, is great about doing things around the...
