Midweek randoms

Let's see, there's been a lot on the brain this week. The kids were out of school for election day and we've had lots of miscellaneous stuff to get done.  No complaints because I hate being bored but a warning this post may be all over the place!

I made a silent pact with myself to try to limit  (limit, not eliminate because that would make no sense) alcoholic beverages during the week.  I admit that mommy loves a drink at the end of the day.  I also suggested to myself to slow down on shopping.  It's a terrible mistake to plant these rules in my head because all I can think about is shopping and drinking.

On that note, I found some really cute weekend clothes for Mr. C at ON.  I feel so selfless shopping for someone else.  And the Mr. deserves some hip clothes too:)

I also treated myself to this tunic because they only had one in my size left (you know how that goes). FYI It's so much cuter in person.

I found the most perfect boots (aka, the right color, the right fit, the right price) at TJ Maxx.  I had no choice but to buy them since my 3 year old equestrians got a hole in the zipper this week!

Aren't these cute too? I never wore flats until I became a mom (and twisted my ankle on my welcome mat while holding a baby, things change!)

I also had to get the boys real coats.  Tennessee winters are chilly (although nothing like the old Pennsylvania winters from our early marriage days).  Mr. C has always remarked that the fancy coats I get the boys don't really keep them warm and dry, they just look cute, and he had a point.  So I found these at L.L.Bean and I'm really happy with them.  They are ski worthy, waterproof, warm but not too bulky, and a classic navy.  I considered Boden's version but they are only shower proof, not fully water resistant.  I still always match the boys and will do so until they leave for college but this meant that I had to order my 5 year old a size that is technically smaller than what I wanted to order.  But...LLB has an extra seam (called a growth cuff, very cool!) you can rip out to add an inch and a half to sleeve length, and that makes all the difference. The coat actually fits him perfectly.

{find here}

In other good news, it was wonderfully overcast on Monday and I threw the boys in the truck and headed to my favorite photo shoot park in hopes of capturing the Christmas card picture.  I don't know if this is the one but if I don't get any more chances, it'll surely do!  SUCH a relief to get the picture done!  Mr. C was grateful, photo shoots are stressful!

Have y'all tried brownie brittle?  It's quite yummy with cold milk (or coffee with Bailey's:)

Until tomorrow friends, I'm hoping to do a post of my living room before and after, stay tuned:)