Baby Anton is 7mo Today!
It’s so hard to believe how fast the time flies!!! 7 months already. I remember the day that he was born like yesterday. Here are some updated pictures of him!
Secret to Getting More Out Your Calendar
When it comes to scheduling appointments, we are usually more than eager to give everybody else the most convenient slot - most convenient for them that is. Inconveniencing ourselves in the process, we feverishly move things around, scrap our own plans, or forget to take care of ourselves altogether.
Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar? It’s beginning of the year and you’ve made a resolution (once and for all) to get back into the gym. You’ve even discovered a class that you really like and swore to yourself that you’ll go every week. Then, usually after a few weeks, “life happens” and other commitments start creeping up: from a deadline on a project to a phone call from a customer. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been guilty of this a lot!
Until I discovered a secret to productively managing my calendar, while still being responsive to and of service to my clients.
The secret is to CALENDAR your own appointments FIRST, then everyone else’s - second.
In the beginning of the year, before any other commitments take over, sit down with your calendar, and write in all the recurring commitments you have with yourself. Here are mine:
1. Gym (yes, I also made that infamous resolution)
2. Hair appointments
3. I don’t get my nails done, but if you do, it should go here
4. Dermatologist
5. OB/GYN
6. Dentist
7. Anton’s (my son) appointments
After you’ve calendared your personal commitments, then write down all recurring professional commitments. For me, they are:
1. IFDA - International Furnishings and Design Association
2. WCAA - Window Coverings Association of America
3. GKIC - Glazer Kennedy Insider Circle
The key is to put it down on your calendar those things that tend to go by the way-side, once you get busy with your day-to-day dealings. It seems to be ‘human nature’ to keep pushing off those things that ultimately make us healthier, more beautiful, and more energized - all in the name of a short-term gain.
One easy way to combat the human nature is to pre-empt it. We pre-empt it by scheduling ourselves first, then everything else second. It’s called honoring our needs instead of shoving them to the back burner. And when we do that, our productivity soars!
HOW SAFE ARE YOUR CHILDREN’S WINDOW TREATMENTS
Basic cord safety
Children and window cords don’t mix. When window cords are accessible to small children, these seemingly harmless products may become strangulation hazards.
This is especially important with older window coverings that may not meet the latest national standard for window cord safety.
The Window Covering Safety Council is urging parents and caregivers to make the right choice and only use cordless window products in young children’s bedrooms and sleeping areas. Owners and renters should replace all window coverings in the home made before 2001 with today’s safer products.
And remember to always follow these basic window-cord safety rules:
Install only cordless window coverings in young children’s bedrooms and sleeping areas. Replace window blinds, corded shades and draperies manufactured before 2001 with today’s safer products.
Move all cribs, beds, furniture and toys away from windows and window cords, preferably to another wall.
Keep all window pull cords and inner lift cords out of the reach of children. Make sure that tasseled pull cords are short and continuous-loop cords are permanently anchored to the floor or wall. Make sure cord stops are properly installed and adjusted to limit movement of inner lift cords.
Lock cords into position whenever horizontal blinds or shades are lowered, including when they come to rest on a windowsill.
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DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN LIFE WAS THIS GOOD!?
…When you were mesmerized by the flickering lights, music, swinging, AND rotating toys - ALL at the same time. I bet you can’t. Oh, so much stimulation for a little guy! And so much joy!
Anton on his 3-month B-Day, weighing 14lbs!!!!
I’m going to call this one “Where is Waldo? (aka Anton)”. Do you think this first-time mom is scared of the cold weather?
This would be flash light and camera into the poor guy’s face - and he is still so curious…
A while back, I asked my readers to vote on the best valance design for the nursery. Here were the three choices.
After much consideration, I chose #2. Here is how it turned out!
Here is a picture of the whole room (or as much as the camera would allow me to take)
BABY ANTON IS 1MO OLD! NEW PICS!
BABY SHOWER!!!
Here are some pics from the baby shower!
HELP ME NAME MY BABY!
I really never realized how difficult it would be. It’s so permanent! And so…as if it sets a foundation for the rest of his life. Clearly, I’m not overthinking this at all 
But because I’m so tired of thinking about it, can I ask you to give me your feedback?
So here are the options. All you need to do is click on ADD COMMENT and let me know which option gets your vote.
#1. Vlad
#2. Anton
#3. Daniel
#4. Oliver
WORDS OF WISDOM FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS
I love reading words of wisdom from parents who’ve been here and gone through the experience (sometimes, more than once).
Any good thoughts you can share with me?
Any advice?
What was one thing that made life just a little easier for you? Please share it with me. Just click on ADD A COMMENT below.