Tilly - 2 Years Old

 

2 years old!! We are no longer in months, but we just have a 2 year old. Wow.  I know everyone says time flies when you have kids, but man does it! I honestly think this second year went by faster than the first. I really hope each year doesn't go faster and faster!!!  Lets just dive right in and talk about little miss at 2.

Oh, Tilly! You are still as sweet and sassy as can be. You are 100% girl. The attitude and eye rolling is real.  It's quite impressive how much you learn from your mama.. oops! Poor Daddy.  You are so funny with your faces and are constantly cracking us up with your little personality.  The moods/tantrums definitely started about a month ago and the anger that can come out of your little body is FIERCE!  I will say even when you are absolutely losing your mind, I can for the most part calm you down pretty quick.  I have been EXTREMELY lucky so far with this happening only at home, and mommy would really appreciate it if you would continue to keep the crazy out of public! haha You still have the most energy I have ever seen in a kid and are constantly moving. You are 100mph all day long and it's exhausting, but so much fun! You LOVE to jump. It's hilarious to see you constantly hopping around yelling "jump! jump!" Your best friend is still Emma and you guys are so cute and funny together. You are so obsessed with Emma and a lot of mornings your daddy and I are woken up to you screaming "EEEEEE-MAAAAA" in your crib at the top of your lungs. Yall get to hang out most week 3 times and you love each and every time.. even though yall like to go to war over the baby dolls.

You are currently in size 12 month shorts still because your waist is SO tiny.  You are wearing 2T tops and dresses, and then 18 month PJs.  After being in size 3 baby shoes FOREVER, you skipped up and went straight into toddler size 5's.  Some run big, but most of the sandals size 5 fit you great! I feel like we've maxed out in size 4 diapers and you will continue to rock these until the potty training days come. Speaking of that, you have a potty and love to run around screaming "poopoo in potty!!" but you only will sit on the potty fully clothed! ha The time will come, and I am in no rush!  We had your doctor check-up today and you are continuing right along your curve healthy as can be as the petite princess. You weighed in at 21.4lbs and are 33in tall.  You actually jumped up and went from 0.6% to 1.3% for weight! haha Go girl!

You are talking up a storm and can repeat basically anything anyone says. Some days you are 100% a parrot.  When you are talking on your own, I am pretty much the only one who completely understands you. Poor daddy and grandma have the hardest time learning your language! haha


Favorite toys: (with links included!)

Anything Mickey/Minnie, including these little figures / See here!
Minnie Vacuum (OBSESSED!) / See here!
Water Wow Coloring (another obsession!) / See here!
Doll House - See here!
Toll box - See here!
Winnie the Pooh train you can ride around / Similar one - See here!
Anything to do with outside, especially water activities. And you chalk and bubbles - See here!
Books
Puzzles
Necklaces/Bracelets/Tutus.. anything dress up!
Baby dolls / Stroller

Favorite Foods:

Girl, you are SO picky now. Every meal seems like a battle some days to get you to eat. Oh, but if you are at grandma's house you will eat anything and everything.. stinker! Some go-to's are..

Bread products
Mac n Cheese
Berries
Cheese
Peanut Butter on anything.. especially crackers
Fruit Snacks
Cookies
Pouches
Yogurt

Sleep wise you are around the same here.  We still put you down around 6:30 most nights, but lately you have been playing a lot longer. You aren't fussing or crying, but we might try to put you down later again and see how it goes.  Before when we put you down later you did NOT like it and it was a mess.  Sometimes I think you just like that 45min-hour time to wind down and have to yourself. You wake up around 7am most days and nap around 12:30/1 with the average length being around 2 hours. But you still throw in a good 3 hour nap every now and then. Rare these days though.  You MUST still have your elephant and your blanket, and we HAVE to read Goodnight Moon before each sleep session. Girlfriend, you are a major creature of habit and routine.

During the week you are a busy bee with your gym classes and play dates. We spend most mornings out and about and after naptime at home. As exhausted as I am some evenings, I love spending my days with you and getting to have the best job in the world as your mommy!

We spent the day at the zoo on your birthday, and while it was fun.. I think you enjoyed all the squirrels running around more than anything! haha We are having your party this weekend and of course we are going with the "Oh Two-dles" theme since you are ALL about Mickey and Minnie Mouse. I will be sure to post all about it next week! :)

We love you SOOO much and love watching you learn and grow each and every day.

And now second year pic overload!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy 2nd Birthday Princess Tilly!!!

 

 

 

What's in my Make-up Bag

Since having Tilly I have definitely turned way more "green" and we eat mostly real and organic foods to eliminate the random chemicals they sneak in.  I have also started buying plant based and non toxic cleaners.  But with that being said, one thing I slack on using natural is body products.  Bad, I know. I just love me a good drug-store make-up.. what can I say? Maybe one day I'll start doing the switch over to all natural products, but until then I thought I would share my tried and true make-up products. I am a creature of habit and have used most of these for years. I don't normally veer off once I find something I love! :)

 

A lot of blogs I read share their favorites and it's $30+ (sometimes WAY plus) per item and I am just too cheap for that.  I have always used "drug store" make-up and been a fan. I can't imagine what more a $40 tube of mascara can do that my $8/9 one does?? I think there's 2 types of girls.. make-up girls and non make-up girls.  I am 100% a make-up girl.  Even though I am a stay at home mom now and my life consists of play dates, baby gym classes, and Target runs, I still do my make-up daily.  It makes me feel like 'me'.  I feel like people assume if you wear a full face of make-up you must spend hours doing it. Nope. I have done the same routine for so long, I slap this beauty on within 10-15 minutes while Tilly eats breakfast. And that includes jumping up to grab her plate before it goes flying across the room, clean-ups, adding more food, etc all thrown in.

Here we go!

First off, the one thing I do splurge on is my face lotion.  This little jar is around $45 I think, BUT it lasts me a good 6+ months.  I have super oily, sensitive skin and this is by far the best lotion I have ever used.  I can't give it up! If you buy it directly from the Philosophy website, you can normally get it cheaper than somewhere like Sephora. They always run specials and promotions, so I start watching their site once I am getting close to low so I can get it on a deal.

Next here are my "face" products.  I actually recently saw this concealer on another blogger's post and I LOVE it.  I got it at Walmart for around $6 and it is so thick.  You literally use a TINY drop you can barely even see on your finger and it goes so far.  This definitely helps cover my black under eye mama circles I am rocking these days.  The foundation and powder also work great for my oily skin and all of these are under $10. The foundation does come in a Normal/Dry Skin formula as well.  As you can see I don't favor any particular brand! ha

 

 

Next up I am getting into my love for E.l.f. make-up.  These products are SO much cheaper than other brands, and I really do love a lot of their line.  I use their blush/bronzer combo which is $3 or $4 (I can't remember exactly) and their eyebrow filler that is around the same price.  These both last a long time and are mainly found at Target.  I do think Walmart carries their line as well now, just not as many options.

 

 

Once I get to my eyes, I use 2 different palates.  This is the first time using the Maybelline one and I really like it.  It goes on even and doesn't fade throughout the day. I normally mix a few of the colors to get what formula I like.  As you can see, I stick to the same ones a lot! ha I also LOVE this Wet N Wild shimmer for under my eyebrows and around my eyes. I have used this for ages, and will be devastated if they get rid of it.  I actually used to use all Wet N Wild eye shadow, but over the years they have gotten rid of the colors I used.  I have had so many people ask me what brand eye shadow I used, and they always seem shocked it's Wet N Wild! ha  Their formula always has such vibrant colors and stays on all day! I know people swear by the Naked brand that runs around $50+ and you guys are crazy. Go get you some $3 Wet N Wild and see how it's the same! haha

 

 

 

 

For my mascara and eyeliner I have always leaned towards Maybelline products for some reason. I am a HUGE fan of waterproof eye products, so that is a must for me. As I mentioned before, I am a super oily girl and if I didn't wear waterproof, I would look like a raccoon in about 30 minutes. It's also a bonus you can go swimming/have a good cry and still have perfect make-up! :)

 

 

And last, lips.  As I am running out the door, I put on some good ole cherry Chap-Stick and then dap on this great E.l.f. lipstick on top.  This doesn't leave that nasty white line across your mouth, and the color stays for quite a while.  I like you can make it light enough to give you some color, but doesn't scream "I'm wearing lipstick!" with just a few small daps.

 

 

 

I thought I would throw in my application brushes. Not surprising, E.l.f. brushes! I also use a non-latex sponge for my concealer and only use each side once. So I throw them away every 2 days. You can buy a big pack of 30/40 for maybe $2 so it's not expensive and keeps from spreading bacteria over your face.  I also buy those "rough" circles to help blend in my blush/bronzer and change it out about once a week. 

 

 

 

And that's that! My favorite, affordable beauty routine! I didn't link any of these products because they are all available at Walmart/Target or any drug store and easy to find! :)

 

Any other faves I should try??