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What’s Going On (And a Creepy Fun Valentine Idea!)

February 10, 2015 by Cassie 25 Comments

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Happy Tuesday!  I don’t have much to share right now as the past week has been pretty busy, and when it hasn’t been busy lighting has not been my friend for photo shoots.  So I thought I would share a bunch of open and honest randomness, and not just because I feel the need to have a blog post up (that’s not it at all!), but because you are my readers and friends and sometimes it’s important to fill you in on all the life stuff.  I had some fun digging through old photos for this post, too.  Sniff sniff.

I related SO much to this post yesterday.  We are having our fair share of parenting struggles lately, but I just LOVE those guys so much that I keep on keeping on and work through the stress, hoping that we all come out on the other side better and appreciating one another even more.  I am so thankful for an amazing elementary school guidance counselor who has been an immense help to me.  When I was growing up, I recall the stigma that was attached with taking a trip to the guidance counselor.  At our school now, the kids flock to him and want to have his attention.  At recess he’s out there throwing the football with the kids, and he constantly sets up lunch dates with them.  This man goes above and beyond and always with a smile on his face.

On a related note, I read this article from the Washington Post last week that really resonated with me.  We ask our children to sit and behave, be quiet, listen to their teachers, pay attention ALL. DAY. LONG.  I personally could not do what they are asked to do without moving much.  They get short recesses, and no time to really move during the day.  I think this lack of movement is a huge factor in the struggles I am facing.

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Sawyer running around at the age 2 1/2…. I loved his hair!

I shared with you a couple weeks ago that I was doing Whole30.  Well, I finished and the day after had a business meeting at a local coffee shop.  I ordered an organic decaf tea latte…. I was SOOOOOO sick, and I think it was from the reintroduction of milk.  Normally when recuperating I like to eat buttered toast or a simple grilled cheese.  Well, I ate the crusts off of Emmy’s grilled cheese and had the same results.  So now I am back to whole30 and I think I will be staying away from dairy.  Goodbye, ice cream…. we have had some great times in our 36 years.  I will never forget black raspberry.

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Graeter’s Ice Cream

In the midst of all of this sickness, I was working hard on my first project for Ace, which is actually the March project, so you’ll have to wait a month for the reveal of that one!

Also in the midst of all of this sickness I held talent show tryouts at the elementary school Friday afternoon.  Did I tell you guys I am chairing it?  Well, I am!  Sawyer is playing his trumpet (We Will Rock You, and Jaws), and Emmy is dancing with a friend.  We’re also adding on an art expo this year for those who have creative talent but don’t wish to exhibit it on stage!  I have so many friends who speak of their introverted kids, and I think it’s kind of funny that I ended up with two extroverted children.  The apples don’t fall far!

Emmy came home last week with a book about Taylor Swift from the library, and let me know that she wanted to be a “performer” like Taylor.

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Emmy at her 6th birthday party

Sawyer told me once that he wanted to play football in college.  I asked why not soccer, which is his sport.  “Because soccer isn’t on TV and I want to be watched.”  Well, there you have it.  Extroverts.

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Sawyer at soccer camp, age 6

Sarah and I have been working hard on getting Sweet Clover ready for our February sale in a week and a half.  Usually a vendor styles the cottage, but we decided to do it this month and are creating a “naturalist’s cottage”.  Here are a couple of sneak peeks…

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Speaking of Sweet Clover, Sarah and I also ordered some new tees which will be available in February.  We have squirrels, arrows, octopuses, and cameras for purchase, as well as dish cloths with gnomes and nesting dolls.  I ordered myself this shirt, but from the reaction on instagram and facebook, I think we will be ordering some of these in our next order!

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We also ordered some new pillows- how fun are these?!?!

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The kids and I have been working on their Valentine’s for school.  Sawyer is obsessed with Lord of the Rings, so we decided to work with that passion and create our own.  His friends will be receiving ring pops with a sticky label Valentine we created in picmonkey and used Avery labels and printing templates to print at home. (not sponsored, I just love these labels for fun projects!)

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And I think that’s all I have that’s on my mind and going on lately!  I know it was a mishmosh of mainly useless information, but that’s what has been keeping me busy these days.

Have a great day!

 

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  1. Krystine @KrystineEdwards.com/blog says

    February 10, 2015 at 7:39 am

    Girl I am sorry to hear about parental struggles right now. We all go through it and I am too grateful for the guidance counselor. I agree there was always a stigma behind it, at least for me back in the day, but these days I’m all about it, guidance, marriage, you get my point. I honestly think, just from my end and maybe yours, it’s also hard when you run your own business because you usually can’t clock out and give your family the time they need. Or when you do, you’re sometimes exhausted and easily irritated, that might not be you at all, but I’m definitely at fault. They’re kids, they need to be out running and just being kids. I’m hoping and knowing that once warm weather comes, you can send them out to burn energy things will get better if not sooner. Thinking about you and wishing you the best.

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  2. Dana says

    February 10, 2015 at 7:50 am

    Girl, I totally understand the school struggles and lack of movement. We literally received a call each year from the school about distraction problems to the point of one teacher insisting we introduce meds. I knew my child enough to know this wasn’t the problem. Our saving grace?…5th grade and a schedules that require room changes. Just that handful of minutes between classes seems to satisfy the need to move around. And, this year we’ve already received a phone call from the school but this time it was to tell us what a joy he is to have in class!!! Hang in there, friend.

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  3. Laurel Stephens says

    February 10, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Try raw milk. 🙂

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  4. Danielle says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:11 am

    So many fun things going on and some not so fun things. So sorry about the dairy allergy. 🙁 Your kids are so adorable. I need to get my kids out moving, but for today we are stuck inside again from snow. Sweet Clover looks so great! x

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  5. Michelle says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Thanks for sharing the Washington Post article which I strongly agree with. My kids get P.E. only once a week and less than 30 minutes on the playground. Sometimes it seems that adults working in an office have it easier than our kids sitting in school all day.

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  6. [email protected] says

    February 10, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Lilly wants to be like Taylor Swift too. She wants to take singing lessons. Love Sawyers hair like that too how cute.
    And you will find other nondairy ice cream that tastes good. I’m sure of it. Love those pillows too.

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  7. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    February 10, 2015 at 11:11 am

    So many things going on behind the scenes! The barn looks fantastic, it would be so much fun to come!

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  8. Jaime Costiglio says

    February 10, 2015 at 11:14 am

    Cassie I had the same reaction to dairy after whole30. I think it’s normal and now we realize how maybe not normal it is for us to digest diary? Although I used to love cheese and milk I just can’t stomach it anymore (and meat too!) but all the better for it I guess. Love that book Eat Food, not too much, Mostly Plants.

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  9. Beth says

    February 10, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    We need these posts too- it can’t all be pretty pictures and sunshine! I feel your parental pain- I am currently trying to figure out how we can just abolish homework all together?! I cannot relate to the extrovert kid thing though. I was so painfully shy until adulthood and I see my kids following my footsteps :(. The naturalist cottage is beautiful!

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  10. Rita says

    February 10, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Mishmash from you is never a bad thing. mishmash away sister!!

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  11. Gretchen says

    February 10, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    It’s so true….there’s just so much research showing the benefits of lots of recess time for kids, but the schools are under so much pressure to fit stuff in academically that they don’t listen. Sigh. Love the valentines! I think most valentines could benefit from a little more creepiness! And tell Sawyer he can move to pretty much anywhere else in the world if we wants people to watch him play soccer 😉

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    • Cassie says

      February 12, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      HAHAHA

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  12. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    February 10, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    And busy you ARE! I loved that the Whole30 drilled down on some food intolerances for me, too. And will we be able to order Tshirts online? If so — I’m in!
    xo Heidi

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    • Cassie says

      February 12, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      we won’t have them online- i am so sorry!

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  13. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    February 10, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    Can’t wait to see the cottage! Looks right up my alley. 🙂

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  14. Kelley says

    February 10, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    Hi Cassie! I have been reading your blog for quite sometime and really look forward to it! A nice little break for me. I teach preschool at a Montessori school where movement/freedom is not only provided it is encouraged. Over the years we have had children that absolutely need to move and can make that choice. The children get their own snack, take care of their personal needs and chose their own “work”/activities. Not to say the children are not supervised or given lessons but form the time we greet the children in the morning, they are free to choose. The classroom is safe and activities offered all have a purpose. When the children are not being given a lesson or in line time, they are working independently or with a friend and can move whenever they would like. All this to say, I wish movement/freedom was offered at all ages.

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    • Cassie says

      February 12, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      that sounds amazing!

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  15. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    February 10, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    You are one busy lady! But more importantly, surely you can’t give up ice cream??!!! Graeter’s Black Raspberry chip is my all-time fave – there’s no illness that could keep me from it 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      February 12, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      i know!!! me, too!

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  16. Julia @ 551 East Design says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    Laughing to tears emoji for dayzzzz with those Valentines!!! They are fantastic. 🙂 And major fist bumps for finishing whole30!!!

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    • Cassie says

      February 12, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      thank you so much, friend! i was pretty excited about those valentines!

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  17. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    Your precious extroverted children! School is rough. Hang in there! I’m loving what’s happening at Sweet Clover. Those vignettes are gorgeous and those pillows. Totally awesome!!

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    • Cassie says

      February 12, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      thank you, amber! school is rough!

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  18. Pam @ Simple Details says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    Whoa, love your awesome styling for Sweet Clover, those would draw me right in! Fingers crossed that the nice weather and some extra time outside will have everyone feeling better!

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    • Cassie says

      February 12, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      thank you, pam- i cannot wait for the nicer weather!

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