My sister had such wonderful intentions for a birthday present for me:
1) a trip to the nail salon to have our toenails painted &
2) a trip to a local little boutique where I could pick out any dress I wanted
The ideas sounded lovely!
BUT…
1) the nail salon was closed when we got there
2) the boutique was fun but I tried on a lot of little dresses none of them were “me”.
So instead, I picked out a high chair from the antique mall.
I know it’s pretty laughable that I would pass up a manicure and party dress for a high chair! But I’m not normal.
Monday morning I put him in it.
And was confident that I made the right decision.
He ate really well and I nearly ate him as he sat in it like a big boy!
Then I put him back in it for lunch. He was thrilled.
He did his best ostrich impersonation.
I cracked up.
He cracked up.
And then with all the excitement…
he had to POOP!
Have I mentioned that I love kids?
Mary Michael
June 17, 2009 at 3:29 pmHe is such a doll!
blair
June 17, 2009 at 3:52 pmknow what i love about you girls? you keep it real…an antigue high chair for your 'hornet' is a gerat gif, toenails schmonails…you gals are so sweet to one another! happy belated birthday to you both!
kdurec
June 17, 2009 at 3:53 pmHe is so stinkin adorable! I love the ostrich impression!
Very cute highchair, too. You made the right decision, although I did ask for a breast pump for Christmas the year that I had my little girl. (Talk about making your brother-in-law uncomfortable.) 🙂
duchess
June 17, 2009 at 4:00 pmHe is too cute.
I'm still waiting for a haircut tutorial – my Gracie really needs a trim.
christy
June 17, 2009 at 4:23 pmA girl after my own heart. 🙂 I would have probably done the same thing. You really have three of the cutest little ones on the planet. The little JM is such a doll!
stewart and james
June 17, 2009 at 4:29 pmhe is PRECIOUS!
kristen
Love Being a Nonny
June 17, 2009 at 4:34 pmI totally would have chosen the high chair. Hands down! And the baby in it………oh my! What an absolute doll!
Miranda
June 17, 2009 at 4:38 pmI would have picked the high chair too. I LOVE that picture of him with the squinty eye. You have adorable, adorable kids. I so love your photography!!
pam
June 17, 2009 at 5:03 pmcute little tike!
Jamie
June 17, 2009 at 5:04 pmHe is a gorgeous little guy! Great highchair too!
kate
June 17, 2009 at 5:07 pmHappy Belated Birthday to you and Erika! I loved the pics over your weekend at the beach. John Martin is ADORABLE (even when he poops)!
Abby Maddox
June 17, 2009 at 5:11 pmHE IS SOOOOOOO CUTE!!! Oh my goodness.
erika
June 17, 2009 at 5:36 pmhilarious!!
love these pictures, even if he's doin' his business on your birthday present!
XO
Kasey Hunt
June 17, 2009 at 5:52 pmThose were great pictures. I'd probably would have done the same thing as you did. Get something for someone in my family instead!! Happy Birthday.
LOOK WHO'S MARRIED!!!!
June 17, 2009 at 5:57 pmDarby, JM is gorgeous!!!
Ashley
June 17, 2009 at 6:05 pmI Love this post! You think it's a little obvious you're kind of fond of being a mama? 🙂 I LOVE IT! I hear ya! These little children are pretty dag-um fun! (DOESN'T HURT A BIT either when they're THAT cute!!!!) Wow-wow-wee! You could make a killing off of that little boy's looks! REALLY! CUTE! LOVE YOU, D! Glad y'all had fun! That was way nice of Erika too! Sweet Sister!
Susan
June 17, 2009 at 6:05 pmGreat pictures, especially with the lighting. I LOVE his animals onesie, though most anything would look cute on him.
the brown's
June 17, 2009 at 6:16 pmgoodness, he's cute!!
collard green queen
June 17, 2009 at 6:16 pmwe call that last picture of John Martin the Gangster Lean- no one can poop sitting flat!!! Love the toofies coming in- I swear he is edible!
andi
June 17, 2009 at 6:36 pmWe need to go get a manicure and a massage!!! LOL!
Anonymous
June 17, 2009 at 7:44 pmok you made me laugh out loud. love that!!!
Paloma {La Dolce Vita}
June 17, 2009 at 8:16 pmHe is such a cutie!
The 5 Bickies
June 17, 2009 at 8:50 pmHe's even adorable while pooping!
I love this post and your new chair is a wonderful find! I am sure you will have it a lot longer than a dress. Enjoy
Annmarie
June 17, 2009 at 8:53 pmThose photos are GORGEOUS!!! It's not easy traveling with the munchkins., but WHAT an awesome weekend!!!!
Laura
June 17, 2009 at 11:24 pmha! i'm laughing so hard my coffee might come out my nose. too early to laugh so hard. love it.
Tara and Felix
June 18, 2009 at 4:29 amBlair does her poopy while she is eating too! Makes for a beautiful face when your out at a restaurant!
Becky Brodbeck
June 18, 2009 at 4:48 amJohn Martin is so cute!! what an adorable face!But He is not going to appreciate the pooping picture 10 years from now:-)
Erin
June 18, 2009 at 5:41 amCute high chair and precious baby boy!!
Jessica
June 18, 2009 at 5:59 amThe ostrich picture made me laugh out loud right here alone in my office. Too funny!
Melody
June 18, 2009 at 6:29 amLOL! This was great…made me smile. I LOVE kids as well! Can't wait to have more! : )
Elizabeth
June 18, 2009 at 6:31 amThanks for making me laugh first thing this morning!
paula
June 18, 2009 at 6:38 amtoo funny. For mothers day my husband said I could get someone to clean the house, well she was a no show. Now I would like to use the money for a steam mop.
Shireen
June 18, 2009 at 7:02 amI KNOW you well enough to know that you truly 'invested' WELL in the high chair, RATHER THAN on your feet, hands or on clothes! 🙂 And anyone who reads your blog KNOWS you LOVE kiddos!!! 😉 I LOVE that about YOU! You are transparent with your love!
Have a great weekend, and Happy Daddy's Day to Justin!!! 🙂 We're off to the beach today! Woohoo!!
Jessica {lovely jubbly london}
June 18, 2009 at 7:37 amI love it! You're right it is perfect, just look at that face!
Momofgirls
June 18, 2009 at 8:30 amWhat a precious boy! Great photos!
You made the right choice…love the high chair!
Ruth
June 18, 2009 at 9:33 amMost def the right choice….(I msut share that reading your blog is my reward for getting a certain amount of work done)I love your pics……ahhh inspiration…
MEGAN
June 18, 2009 at 10:13 amEEEKKK! His little teeth…his sweat smile, and hey, we all gotta go sometime! : )
Joy
June 18, 2009 at 11:25 amI love that shot of him making a "gift." You totally have bribery material for his teen years!
The Harris Family
June 18, 2009 at 11:41 amHa! Lovin that last pic!
Karen
June 18, 2009 at 1:29 pmHe looks like Brad Pitt.
J
June 18, 2009 at 2:24 pmYou're cracking me up!
Anonymous
June 18, 2009 at 2:54 pmI would love to see a pic of the high chair! You have the most adorable, cute, sweet (he looks so sweet) little boy that anyone could ever ask for! Blessings- Carol
Tara
June 19, 2009 at 6:34 pmI LOVE a poopy face! My daughter is 6 months old and I keep trying to catch her in the act, but can't get to the camera in time…love it!
Mary Frances
June 21, 2009 at 11:58 amYou made the right choice! The high chair will still be around when John Martin is a grown man, and the manicure and dress, though lovely would be long gone!