
November 15, 2013
Mission #21, Day 5--LBD with color, a LINK UP and HAPPY BIRTHDAY KADEN!
It's the last day of Mission Week. It was a fun one folks and I do hope you'll link up. Don't be shy! For this look, I opted to throw some color in with the LBD for a fun, quirky and more casual look.
But right now we have more important things to talk about. My oldest son. My first born. My baby boy. He turns 13 tomorrow. Thirteen.
I know that many of you have younger kids. But if you have kids in any capacity, you know how quickly the time goes by. And if you don't, or if you have baby-babies, you will know one day.
Thirteen is such a milestone birthday. My son goes from child to teenager. Teenager. (Not that he hasn't considered himself a teenager for about three years, but now it's official.) No more baby, no more kid. He's moving on to adulthood now.
It is hard to believe that I became a mother thirteen years ago. Wow. I think of how far I've come, how much different of a parent than what I was. Obviously, I have grown quite a bit. I mean, I was a teenager myself when I had Kaden.
My son is turning into a man. And I am proud of that man that he is becoming. Sure, he's a typical teenage boy--he has issues with homework, he wants more to do with girls and friends than his mother, his room is a disaster. But he's all heart. And he's hilarious. And when it really matters, he's all in.
I know that my hormones are raging and being pregnant now with my last baby is making it even more emotional to realize how much time has passed since I had my first. I know that it is hard to believe that the young man in these photos that now towers over me was once small enough to fit in my belly.
But no matter how big he gets, how many birthdays he has, how much he doesn't like me to hug him in front of his friends (especially girls) and how much he says he can't wait to drive and move out and do all the adult stuff--he will always be my baby. My first baby.
If anyone needs me, I'll be weeping into ice cream for the rest of the weekend.
LBD-Alfani; Navy Gingham Button Down-Forever 21; Mustard Tights-Target; Knee High Buckle Boots-Wal-Mart; Necklace-vintage from Grandma; Watch-gifted; Sunnies-shop in mall

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
Xoxo
Xoxo
I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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