Kevin had his fantasy football draft Saturday, so I planned a fun mommy + daughter day. Though I absolutely adore spending time together as a family, there’s something special about a one-on-one day with this sweet girl.
Kevin joined us for Little Gym before he made his way down to his friend’s house for the draft and then Harper and I headed out for some lunch after her nap.
We shared some chicken roll-ups, tomato soup and slaw from Zoe’s Kitchen. Yum!
After lunch, we headed to Marshall’s Home Goods for a jewelry holder project I’m working on. Harper was charming everyone around us with her waves, smiles and sweetness. She sometimes gets more reserved in public places, but not yesterday!
To be honest, I try to avoid trips to the store on weekends or do them while she’s sleeping because I’d rather do something that’s fun for Harper like take her to the Children’s Museum or on a play date. Plus, toddlers (and all kids) can get so fussy at the store because all they do is want to run around (more on that later).
However, if I do take her, I try to make the trips as fun as I possibly can and Marshalls was the perfect place to do that because there’s such a variety of things to look at. As we walked through the aisles, we stopped and made funny faces in the mirrors, pointed out objects she sees in her books (decorative animal figurines, pillows, lamps, faux flowers etc). I would describe the colors and shapes we saw and let her feel different textures as we shopped. She was all smiles during this trip and really enjoyed the back-and-forth engagement we had while we strolled along. Don’t get too excited because this was most definitely NOT the case at Old Navy later on in the day.
The thing I was most excited about for our mommy + daughter date was to take Harper out for her first frozen yogurt. I took her to Pinkberry and as you might imagine, Harper absolutely loved it and cried a bit when I said/signed that we were “all done.” Apparently, Harper wasn’t “all done.” Ha.
Let’s rewind a little to before we arrived at Pinkberry. I heard some strange yet familiar noises coming from the car seat and then the telltale smell. I was going to change her in the car like I’ve done before, but it was such a small parking lot that I didn’t want to impede anyone coming or going to a parking space. So I went inside and figured I could change her before we had our yogurt.
First of all, there was no changing table, but it wasn’t my first rodeo with that issue, so I pulled out my massive changing pad and laid her down (seriously, get an extra large/padded changing pad because things like this come up!) So…this diaper was not good. Everything was everywhere and her shorts had poop on them too. Harper got shots on Thursday at her 15 month appointment and she almost always experiences this side effect for a couple of days after shots. Thankfully she always acts and eats normally despite this.
I had a change of clothes in my diaper bag…or so I thought. I had a 9 month size onesie in there and no other clothes were to be found. Where had they gone? Why was the onesie that was in there a 9 months size? So many questions, no answers.
I was definitely that mom this weekend. The one people probably side-eyed for letting their child out in public in a diaper. Thank God her top was a tunic-style because I think it created the illusion that she indeed did have some kind of bottoms on (or maybe I just told myself that).
After getting everything good and clean (using about 10 wipes…ugh), I washed our hands and we ordered an original and raspberry frozen yogurt mix with some kiwi.
Harper kept squirming out of my arms the entire time we were in the store and anytime I let her go she ran as though trying to escape police after robbing a bank. Oh this little one. I couldn’t find any shorts in her size that I liked or that she didn’t already have, go figure. So instead, I bought her this awesome vest.
YUM!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Good advice on the large changing pad, I'm expecting my first and love hearing these helpful little tips. What brand did you buy that you like? Thanks! By the way love those earrings, you look gorgeous!
I got my changing pad on etsy—handmade and there are so many to choose from- check out my "what's in my diaper bag post" for a link to it 🙂 thanks for reading!
You are such a good mommy and Harper is absolutely adorable!! I enjoyed reading your weekend adventures.
thank you Anna 🙂 happy Sunday!
I always changed my kids in the trunk of my car if we were out and about. I kept a blanket back there and I'd just wash it after it was used. I'm glad you had a changing pad! And at least you had enough wipes- it sucks when you run out, lol!
I have changed her in the trunk before and I wish I could have this time but it was such a small lot that I feel like standing there and changing her would have made it hard for others to get in and out so I decided to go inside. But yeah, lesson learned, I am going to keep an extra set of clothes and everything in the car from now on! 🙂
We have all been there and this makes me a little happy to know I am not alone haha You poor thing. Just be glad you didn't run out of wipes or extra diapers. Glad it worked out in the end and you found some cute things for her 🙂 I would have beelined to the boys section if the girl's side didn't have anything. Her expression while eating her fruyo is hilarious!
Linh
https://abeautifulrawr.com
Seriously, thank GOD for those wipes! I should have paid a visit to the boys section. I think by then she was just running all over the store so I wanted to capture her and go, haha! 🙂
Dear Veronika I love me too sharing food with my baby girl! How lucky are we?!! Please can you share the link or name of the Carter's green tee? Thanks!!
I couldn't locate it on the website which is why I only posted the link to the camp tee….sorry about that 🙁 maybe you can call a local store and ask them if the $5 mint green tee with woodland animals is in stock? that is the best way I can think to describe it 🙂
What color is your lipstick in those pics? It's so pretty!!! Thx!! 🙂
Janine
Hi Janine—check out my latest post on HEB fall beauty picks— the color name and link is there! 🙂
Ewwww, no fun on the diaper situation! Ick!
I know it's not your norm, but I LOVE this makeup look on you. We hardly ever see you in a darker lip color and this one looks great! I'm heading out to HEB, might have to pick some up. 🙂
thanks girl 🙂 I always see these pics with my lips darker and love the way it looks but then I shy away from doing it on the daily…maybe I need to do a bright lip once a week at least 🙂 I agree it looks really fun and different for me!
Is that blush you're wearing the Milani one you mentioned previously? It is stunning! (as are you!)
thank you! for this look I am just using the bobbi brown peony (i usually mix the two) and I used the highlighting primer by L'oreal (magic lumi) on the cheekbone.
My niece loves the mannequins at Old Navy too!
haha I love it! she was fascinated 🙂
Stop! That vest is literally the cutest thing I have ever seen. XO
Stacy—seriously! I want one for myself too! 🙂
I love that she is using a spoon! I just started giving Ellie one this weekend! Hopefully she catches on and we can stop using our fingers for everything!!
I loved reading about the weekend, I also enjoy the one on one with my lil guy! what kind of waterbottle is she drinking from, or where can i get one? Also will you be doing a review on the carseat shes in, is she rearfacing or forward now??
Hi there! the Water bottle is contigo from Target. we love it! Yes, she is still rear facing and we plan to keep her that way as long as possible 🙂 I do plan to do a review on both of my car seats!
What an eventful day you had! Oh, and I've been that mum with the wrong size clothes in the change bag… Good to know I'm not the only one. Haha!
Harper is just so darn cute!
🙂
Bits & Bobs
too much cuteness!
https://hashtagdlo.com/