Monthly Archives: July 2010

Worry, worry.. for no reason apparently

I was a wreck yesterday (Monday) and this morning (Tuesday).  Besides recuperating from a busy July 4th, I had a couple of things on my mind.

First, I was nervous about Sebastian starting a new camp today, his first day at Camp Kingfisher at Chattahoochee Nature Center which I know he loves because he went last year and LOVED it. In addition to worrying about his first day at camp, I was very worried about Madelyn’s 9am dentist appointment. Ahh!

The Dentist Issue
My issue with the dentist situation

Today’s appointment would be Madelyn’s second visit to the dentist. Actually this might have been her third dentist visit, I may have blocked one visit out… I don’t know. She did great at her last visit so *I don’t know why I was worried*, that’s just the way I am.  I worry.
I got a call from the receptionist at the dentist’s office, Post Oak Pediatric Dentistry in Marietta, yesterday to confirm Madelyn’s appointment and to let me know that she shouldn’t have anything to eat or drink for two hours before her appointment.  What?! Oh Maaaaan!
I immediately started thinking that Madelyn was going to freak in the morning because she wouldn’t be able to give have her morning apple juice.  But then I remembered that Sebastian had to be at camp at 9 this morning, the same time as Madelyn’s appointment. I thought if I took Sebastian to camp and Tim took Madelyn to her dentist appointment, I wouldn’t have to deal with feeling terrible about Madelyn not geting to eat or drink.  So that’s just what I did.  I took Sebastian to camp.  The really funny thing is that Madelyn didn’t even wake up until 8:30! I called  Tim to make sure that everything was OK (to make sure that she wasn’t freaking out about not getting to eat or drink) and found that Tim wasn’t even awake to get her ready so she didn’t even have time to be thirsty before they left for her appointment.
All that f***ing worrying for nothing!

Camp worry

Because I was in such a hurry to get Sebastian and I out of the house this morning and avoid breaking Madelyn’s thirsty heart, Sebastian and I darted out the door at about 7:30, a little early to be leaving for camp. As we were getting in the car I realized that we hadn’t eaten (whoops!) so we stopped at Einstein’s Bagels where we had a nice breakfast and I worried about Madelyn.

Sebastian went to Camp Kingfisher last year and LOVED it but because I’m a worrier, I was concerned that he would be shy or nervous on his first day but had a great time and told me all about it tonight.  The name of his camp group is Crunchy Katydids.  He thought that was really funny.

Swim worry

So now I’m worried about Madelyn’s swim class at Aqua Tots tonight because she’s going to a different location than usual and she doesn’t like change.

Swim update: So, we went to swim and Madelyn was perfectly fine at the new location.  Go figure!  She LOVES Aqua Tots and even floated on her back all by herself for the first time today!  Way to go Madelyn!

The moral of the story is that I should stop worrying.  Everything went great.. camp, dentist appointment, and swim, and all that energy I spent on worrying was for nothing.
Energy can be better used elsewhere.. like on the treadmill.
Awe crap.. I really should get on the treadmill. Now, I’m worried about that. I’m going to bed.

Cupcake Bakeries in Atlanta.. yum!

Atlanta Cupcake Bakery

Did you know that there are lots of Cupcake Bakeries in and around Atlanta?  I didn’t until I started adding them to a new guide on AtlantaMoms.com titled none other than.. Cupcake Bakeries.

I get emails from moms all of the time asking where the best place to have a child’s birthday party is, who the best magician in Atlanta is, and where they should by a birthday cake.  While I can’t vouch for every birthday party place or magician in Atlanta I have no problem buying cupcakes from Cupcake Bakeries in Atlanta to try them out.. over time of course.

Check out the new AtlantaMoms.com Cupcake Bakeries guide featuring the likes of Lenox Cupcakes and The Atlanta Cupcake Factory.

Follow @atlmoms on Twitter to be the first to know what we add to AtlantaMoms.com.

Update: Even more Cupcake Bakeries added to our list!

3 comfy & sexy dresses for moms

Having two kids has left me with a body that I don’t feel great about which is why it’s important for me to try to look good even if I know I’m going to be at home all day.  I work from home (most of the time) and as tempting as it is to stay in my pajamas all day, I don’t feel good about myself if I’m in my P.J.’s past 10a.m..  I’m not a sweat suit kind of girl so I mostly wear nice-ish (not button downs but not t-shirts either) shirts and shorts or skirts, around the house and unfortunately I’ve become too comfortable in a few select pieces and wear them too often.  My husband is probably sick of seeing me in the same outfit a few days a week so I’m going to try to invest in a couple of lounge dresses like those featured below which look so super comfy.. and sexy!

According to fashion & trend expert Grechen with GrechensCloset.com, tie waists are always flattering, but for a new mom, you can even tie it above your waist to hide a tummy.


Bourdeaux – Double Layer Knit Tank Dress

Bordeaux Double Layer Knit Tank Dress

$73.50 on sale from  $105
Available in denim blue and in sizes small, medium, and large.
Available at Flutter

Double layer knit tank designer dress by Bordeaux. Sleeveless drop waist dress is lightweight for the Summer months, and is also perfect for layering with a turtleneck, leggings and boots for the Fall!


The Racket Spaghetti Dress

Alternative Apparel – The Racket Spaghetti Dress

$50
Available in several colors and in sizes small to extra-large
Buy here (Amazon.com link) or buy at alternativeapparel.com

This machine washable and dry-able 100% cotton jersey  spaghetti strap dress has 1” cinched elastic casing at waist and a self drawstring tie. Lightweight and breezy—this is a perfect anytime dress for busy moms.


AUBIN & WILLS Wiltshire silk tank dress

AUBIN & WILLS Wiltshire silk tank dress

$155
Available in sizes 4-10
Available at Net-A-Porter

Maybe not as sexy as the first two dresses, this black silk-satin tank dress by Aubin & Wills would be very cute with leggings.  This tank dress has a round neck, button fastenings through front, a pointelle trim, side pockets and an elasticated waist. It is 100% silk and must be hand washed so this is practical only for those of us who don’t get dirty (ha!) or have a personal laundry service.. yeah right!?