We are parked here today battling a major, major case of the pukes (again.) It started @ 4 a.m yesterday with Kate. I took them on a long drive up the PCH in the afternoon thinking some fresh air and change of scenery would be good. We drove to Oxnard, popped into our favorite thrift shop and headed home. Kate decide it was a prime opportunity to puke again. In the car. With rapid force. Then she tried to cover her mouth & hold it in, which sent it shooting everywhere. After about 5 minutes I was at a place where I could stop. I got her out, held my breath, and changed her clothes. We had picked up a long sleeved t-shirt for Henry at the thrift shop which he graciously allowed Kate to change in to (it was all we had.) We stopped at a car wash on the way home, bought a tree-shaped air freshener, tried to get rid of the stench,clean up, and head home. Now the car smells like puke with a hint of vanilla. We made it through the night. Barely. Henry got it this morning. Bad. We are on our 3rd load of laundry and I've had entirely too much contact with bodily fluids. Wish us luck. We'll be watching movies & snuggling in the rest of the day. (and maybe I'll have some time to get those lampshades recovered this weekend.)
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Do you mind sharing what paint type and color you used on the wall? I painted our family room blue a month ago and I’m not sure of the color.
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Ours is a pale blue from Restoration Hardware called “GLACIER.”
Here’s the link:
http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1048013&navAction=jumpLikeLike
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I’m so sorry that you are dealing with the sicks again. It’s no fun! Oh and it is the worst to deal with puking in the car. Good luck! I hope you get though it.
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For a quick second I thought you had to recover the lampshades because they had barf on them. Then I realized that it was just because you wanted to! 🙂
I’ve btdt with 3 little kids and sick. Hugs! I hope you get a little break for some crafting progress!LikeLike
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My dad loves to tell the story of when I threw up in the car during the summer……we had to sell the car.
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Ok, I hate to ask, especially with all of your little ones sick…but your couch is lovely! I have never seen a brown couch that I actually liked, and I would love to have one for hiding dirt from having kiddos. So if you have a spare second and remember where you got it, I would love to know! Hope you all feel better soon!
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Dang.
So sorry I’m not there to give you puke relief.
Reminds me of Vanessa growing up … poor girl couldn’t hold down a hot dog …. wallpaper in her room was never looked the same ….
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hahahahahahahahaha …..
Emily, you made me laugh harder than I’ve laughed in a week. Thanks!LikeLike
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Hi,
you don´t know me. I am from Brazil, and I love your blog. I have 2 kids, and I am going to be crazy. Is really good listen your history, so I can see I am not the only one….LikeLike
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Hi,
you don´t know me. I am from Brazil, and I love your blog. I have 2 kids, and I am going to be crazy. Is really good listen your history, so I can see I am not the only one….LikeLike
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I love this picture. Everyone looks so serious 🙂 I had an explosive puke episode in the car about a year ago and it was horrifying. I hope to never experience that again. Awful. I had to drive with my head out the window.
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eeeewwwww!!!! I am so sorry! And that smell in the car may take for.ev.er to go away… with a mixture of vanilla? wow, that’s some combo! i am soooo sorry! good luck for a speedy recovery for all of you! poor mommy – the things we go through for our babies!
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I just want to say I love your kids expressions. They are so cute. I love your photos on your blog… I think Charlie looks like his big brother and Kate looks just like a Kate. You made a good call there. Sorry you are all sick. Hope you all feel better in sunny LA.
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poor kids.. 😦 hope they start feeling better soon!
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That’s a lovely family portrait. Get well soon, kids!
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Very sorry about the sick kids. No fun at all! I’d love to know the name of your favorite thrift store in Oxnard – if you’re willing to share!
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i fell sorry for you and the kids.. hope you guys recover soon.. take care.. love the frame..
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Are you guys still sick? Such a bummer when kids are sick!!!
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Hi Jenn-
The couch is/was from Pottery Barn. I bought it 10+ years ago when I worked there. It was the floor model then (and I think it has since been discontinued) but I believe the model was “COLE”
Good luck!
(we are totally ready for a new couch- this one is HAMMERED!)LikeLike
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Hi Morgan. I love your blog but rarely click through to comment. Would you mind sharing where you like to thrift in Oxnard? I work in Oxnard and have wondered about the thrifting there . . .
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Hi Mary Beth-
I like the Mission Thrift Store- it’s just north of the train/metrolink station. I think this is the address: 125 South Harrison Avenue. I’ve had a lot of good luck for kids clothes (esp. for Kate who is around size 2)
Good luck!
Oh and I’ve found a few great Banana Republic Shirts for Chris.LikeLike
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Thank you so much!
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