To ward off my upcoming winter doldrums I am working on several projects. Does this surprise anyone? First is getting new outfits for the kids to wear for a Christmas picture, as well as a portrait. I haven't taken the children to get their pictures made since Gustavo was 18 months old. We don't even have a family picture including Ana Lucia. Have you ever tried to coordinate FIVE outfits and get all five kids healthy and smiling and pleasant at the same time for a portrait setting. It would be easier to balance the federal budget. Alas, not to be told "impossible" I am going for it. As soon as I make the appointment for the picture I am certain there will be bruises, stitches, broken bones, or some type of rare rash on a kid's face. Still, I push forward with the objective of at least 1 picture of my precious angels.
The color scheme is grey, black, and white. Believe it or not, I have now found an outfit for all five children in the chosen color scheme. Katie found an adorable dress at a great price - yeah Katie! Ana Lucia's outfit was on sale at 50% off. I found Marco and Gustavo's entire outfits, including shoes, at a consignment shop. I do love bargains.
Upon returning home from shopping this morning I wanted to try Gustavo's outfit on him to confirm it fit properly. I figured he would fuss about it. Once he got the outfit on he liked it so much he asked if he could wear it to school! He thought he looked like Daddy. I informed him that he was not wearing the outfit to school and offered to take his photo as a compromise. He agreed. Check out Mr. Fancy Dude...
Now, let me just share that Gustavo has no self-esteem issues. Just last night he told me, and I quote, "everyone at school thinks I am so cute". Yeah, that is Mr. No Self Confidence.
Our first excitement of the day was Ana Lucia's very first dentist appointment. She was a champ! She sat and followed all directions. At the end of the appointment she exclaimed "that didn't hurt my teeth!"
Of course she chose a new toothbrush and was allowed to choose a prize. Check out below the honking ring that Miss Bling chose. She hasn't taken it off all day. Her husband is in sooooo much trouble. ;)
Ok, so outfits are bought, brows are waxed, haircuts are done. Now all I need to do is make the appointment for the pictures and all holy he** will break loose. I'm afraid my next post will be titled "Tales from the dark side" - meaning the photography studio.
Wish us luck...
