vitamin D

Darren booked our tickets last night, and in 8 months, if all goes according to plan, we will be in Hawaii.

My first thought, "Who will care for the children!?" My next, "I need a decent swim suit". 

I have had the same suit for 9 years now. It is not the age that is the issue, but the fact that it is a maternity suit. I do have another, one I bought from Superstore a couple of years ago. I love it, but it is a one piece. Having worn only tankinis for longer than I can remember, I was quickly reminded as to why I abandoned the poor one piece the instant I found out about the tankini. Pretty? Yes! Practical in a pinch or on a surf board? Not at all! And it is a halter style strap. I can't actually wear it for very long without getting a headache. I don't have much to support but it bothers my neck nonetheless.

So I have been on the lookout ever since for one that I can wear for longer periods of time. I knew it needed to be in two pieces, not halter style, and cover as much of me as possible. I, for one, like to make sure that everything that should be inside the swim suit remains inside the swim suit. I have heard such great things about Hapari Swimwear, and I have been wanting to order one in particular for quite a few months now. With our tickets booked, I thought I had better order it before it sells out and I am left to the searching once more.

I do hope it fits and keeps all my parts where nature {originally} intended them to be.

let it grow

We went to see The Lorax last weekend. Just Darren and I, no children accompanied us. We felt slightly guilty as we looked around the theater and saw all the parents and grandparents with their wee dates. We were tempted to run home and gather our children up and bring them back with us. But this was our date night, and there was no time, so we sat, childless, and watched. 

Every time I read a Dr. Seuss book to my children I have this longing inside to thank him for all the messages he teaches through the pages of his imagination. I wish I could have met him, and although he is gone, I am grateful that his life's work will live forever and capture a place in the hearts of each new generation.

I love this movie. I love the fact that the 2 main characters, Ted and Audrey, were named after Dr. and Mrs. Suess. I love the messages (for there is more than one) that it teaches. I even had to hold back the tears at the end of the movie as the whole town broke out into song. (It is a fact and I can't say that I like it, but I cry at kids movies, and books for that matter. Really, it's ridiculous. And although I try and hide the fact that I do, Darren always catches me. He, on the other hand, thankfully, thinks it's the sweetest thing.) 

And speaking of going green -  I was in need of a new lip balm and shampoo and conditioner. I set out to Walmart to buy the same old safe thing I always do, when I saw these. I rarely try new products, because I cannot stand wasting money on cosmetics. Since I know so very little about them, I have all too often bought something, not liked it, and never used it again. It then sits in my cupboard because I spent good money on it and I cannot bring myself to throw it away. But the pretty packaging and the natural, enviro-friendly ingredients tempted me and so I bought. 

I am so glad I gave them a try. Not only are they made from natural ingredients, they smell so clean and fresh, not at all heavy and perfumed. My hair and lips are happy and hydrated. I LOVE these products. And so I thought I'd share!