OMG! There's a Banshee in my House!!!

It's day 3 and I'm ready to gouge out my eardrums with a toothpick. Ryah is coming up on her 2nd birthday in a couple of months and she's supposed to be weaned from the bottle by then, so Jim and I decided it was time to get rid of them, give her the tab and cut her off. Yup, we made her go cold turkey. I never said we were nice but it's like a Bandaid right? Just rip it off quickly; no need to draw it out. But I guess if she has to suffer we all do. And my miserable banshee loves company.
It's gotten to the point that I can still here her even after she's stopped crying. Like a "phantom annoyer." And it's not just crying, oh no, it's a screaming/crying tantrum. Ugh.

The first night, it lasted for 3 hours straight. The second night only an hour. Tonight, about a half hour, so we are making progress. I think we're wearing her out, finally. Though it's not easy when childrens' cries were designed to annoy the Hell out of us so that we will eventually come to their aid. And I don't know if I should be offended or grateful that during her tantrums, Ryah is always asking for "Daddy" to come and save her. I guess she already knows who the sucker and the hard@$ are in this family. :oP

Originally Posted 2/16/09 here

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What I Know For Sure....

For those of you who know me, you know that I have been selling children's clothing online for almost 10 years now. As you can imagine - I have learned quite a bit through trial and error over the years. One of the big things is you MUST set goals for yourself - even small ones - it gives you a feeling of accomplishment - pushing yourself towards realistic goals is a wonderful thing.

When you listen to most motivational speakers and 'perky' people everywhere (lol) they want to shy away from the word Failure - especially with children. Now, I am totally opposed to that word when used as a noun - because no one is a failure - you only fail when you stop trying and give up. Of course, I have given up on LOTS of things, because I simply wasn't interested in it anymore.Now, that being said - my philosophy with my kiddos (and they know this very well) is that you either do or you don't. You either got the A or you didn't. You did your chores or you didn't, and you reap the effects for either doing or not doing. It is very seldom that you earn a reward for 'almost' doing or 'trying' to do. So you CAN 'fail' at doing something. EX: I failed to complete my March goals on EtsyKids...this doesn't mean that I couldn't - it means I didn't. And it doesn't mean I can't, just that I didn't.

I said all that to say this (my all time favorite quote)
"Failure is just a way for our lives to show us we're moving in the wrong direction, that we should try something different."

I took this quote to heart a LONG time ago- after divorce number 1 (yikes). So with every situation- personal, business or emotional.

1. See/set the goal
2. Give it 100%
3. It works or it doesn't

If it works! WOOHOOO - keep chugging along!If it doesn't work - try a different approach or try something different - but whatever happens don't keep trying the same things when they are not working - Step back - assess and re-do until you get the result you were aiming for!

Stop by the EtsyKids Goals Forum and Start setting some goals for yourself!

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Friday Finds: EtsyKids Atlantic East region

Today's Friday Finds are based on one of our regions' team tag "EtsyKids Team AE," which is the Atlantic East region (Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia).

1. DINE.n.DOODLE Roll.n.Go Crayons(tm) - Awesome Alphabet ... fits 16 regular or 8 big crayons by LilBDesigns.
2. Measuring Tape Large Gal by Ericadaley.
3. Girls Play Sunbonnet, RESERVED for TK by GrandmasGirl.
4. Patriotic Red White Blue Capri USA Applique Sizes 2-8 by SewSoNancy.
5. Cha-Cha Frogs Baby Quilt by SeasideQuilts.
6. M2MG Ice Cream Social Tot Tote by Rosiescozies.
7. Set of Double Layer Mini Hair Bow Clippies with Bling by QBTots.
8. Black and White Gingham Cherries Burp Cloth by Babygees.

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Isn't This the Truth!

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Here Comes the Sun....

...tough tough times these days, yet I ALWAYS find inspiration in the crazy creativity so alive in the EtsyKids shops!!! Keep up the incredible work...here comes the sun!!!

Modern Pillowcase Dress by Olive and Ollie!

Yellow Like a Lemon Art Prints by Icing on the Cupcake - cute!

...and an adorable onesie from the nook!

Welcome SUNSHINE!!!

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Saturday n Slings

As on any typical Friday night ~ I was laying in bed (while watching the Devil wears Prada) looking at my many pregnancy and newborn magazines. I was thinking - back when I was preggo - all the ads were about clothing, car seats and working from home. Things have definitely changed - the whole advertising section of EVERY magazine is Slings - I want to get pregnant again just so I can have one - it would have made my life SO much easier - Im sure I would still be carrying my 16 year old in one - well....that may be a slight exaggeration but you know what I'm saying - LOL!

SO! This Saturday I'm posting some beautiful slings made by members of our EtsyKids team - just click on the photos to be swept away to their etsy shops! XO

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Friday Finds: EtsyKids Canada region

Today's Friday Finds are based on one of our regions' team tag "EtsyKids Team CA," which is the Canada region (Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador).

1. Organized Frogs - Original Painting - 8 x 8 by Cici Factory.
2. Baby Rag Quilt or Playmat -- Tangerine Lime Pop by Bula Bean.
3. Infant Soft Wool Felt Booties - white with teal flower and sole - 3 to 6mo. by The Mad Helmeteer.
4. Reversible Stretch Pouch Sling for Newborn Baby to Toddler by Gorgeousbaby.
5. Letterpress stationery birthday card printed on recycled paper - five marbles by Sweetbeets.
6. 0-6 m Cotton Mini Monkey Flap Hat - Latte with Oatmeal Trim by Cite Fuzz.
7. 2T - 4T Flapper Beanie Hat, Chocolate Brown with Fuscia Flower by Loopy4ewe.
8. Strawberries and Cream Double Strap Booties by Bubblegirlknits.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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