Lisa Bonnema

Mom. Writer. Speaker.

Fashion Friday: And So It Begins…

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We have officially entered Princess mode. I can’t believe we are here, but we are. Emma is obsessed with role playing the Cinderella story. We read at least four princess stories a day. YouTube sing-a-longs are begged for daily. And I must sing a princess song before nap and at night. Whether I know the real words or not. Even at 4am potty breaks, I’m expected to spout out “A Whole New World” before either one of us can head back to sleep. It’s not pretty, people.

And she’s pulling Kendall in as well. Both wear crowns most of the day (Emma gets the silver, jeweled Cinderella crown, while poor Kendall gets the cheap plastic Jasmine crown), and dresses are put on at least two to three times a day. Magic wands are in hand, adorning us all with the “most beautiful gowns I have ever seen.” And glass slippers of course.

We are not, however, being a princess for Halloween. Instead, Emma has decided to be a ballerina. Probably because at this point, dressing up as a princess wouldn’t really classify as a Halloween costume, seeing as it is our normal attire.

Lately, we’ve been also sporting a bit of a princess attitude, which I am REALLY not fond of AT All. Three year old princess tantrums are not fun.

Life as queen certainly isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, but I suppose it’s worth it. Now would someone just tell me where the maids are?!!!

Fashion Friday: K is for Klimbing

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Okay, so I am taking some creative license here, but as of right now, I can’t think of a more fitting title.

Miss Kendall is quite the climber. She gets into EVERYTHING. Emma has always been curious, but as long as it was off the floor, I was safe. Not the case with Miss Monkey. Hence, the huge gash down the middle of her forehead.

Although to be fair, that actually happened on the way to climbing. As I tried to stop her from climbing Emma’s wooden stool for the billionth time, she ran away from me (an often occurrence, even at 11 months!) and tripped on a rug. She fell right into the corner of the stool, leaving a huge goose-egg that scared me half to death. But after ice and lots of crying, she was good to go.

This little peanut constantly has some sort of bruising on her head, butt, and legs at all times. Seriously.

So much for my relaxed second child. 🙂

Fashion Friday: I Finally Remembered!

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I know, it’s about time, right?! Anyway, loving Emma’s eyes in this photo, so it won over a few cheesy grins and even the shoe shots. Happy Friday everyone!

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Fashion Friday: Matchy Matchy

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I don’t do it often, but once in a while, you need to have a matching outfit or two.

Don’t they both look so serious and relaxed?! A rare moment indeed.

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