Day 03: Something I never leave the house without

5.365: the bag

Aside from the obvious (shoes, clothing, kids) this is pretty much always slung on my shoulder. It’s a vintage (c.1975) American Tourister Escort overnight bag. It functions as my carry-all bag for extra kid clothes, snacks, my wallet, and is big enough for me to bring along my DSLR, my external flash, AND my Instax 210. Since the baby is now potty-trained and pretty much 100% accident free (knock.on.wood), I think I may be on the lookout for a smaller bag, soon. I’ve been swooning over Millie in marigold from Jo Totes for a long while, but just haven’t bit the bullet. I obviously like yellow.

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Day 02: 3 Inspirational Quotes

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I finally got a chance to watch Tree of Life, this morning. Gah. These quotes are fresh in my mind and I thought they’d be perfect to share. All were said by the mother.

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30 Days Hath November: Day 01

Day 01

Day 01: A self-portrait.
I didn’t read about Désirée’s 30 Days Hath November Challenge until this evening, so I snapped a photo before the sun completely set. I’m frazzled and pretty much a mess, right now. I blame it on not getting enough sleep, as my littlest was running a fever at bedtime, so we let him crash with us. Man. That kid needs a queen-size bed all his own.

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