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July 25th, 2008 -- Posted in Babies and Kids, My Days, Trish |
I haven’t mentioned my best friend Trish’s baby’s name.? After a grueling 2 days, she finally decided to name her baby girl: Casey Audrey.? Casey is her husband’s dad’s name, and Audrey… well, I think she might have always wanted to name her kid that.? And she told me this morning, Casey Audrey has to be said “Casey Audrey”.? She won’t settle for just “Casey” or “Audrey” because “It would be just wrong, Soph.”? Okay then.? It’s not really weird to me as I have a Mary Ellen in my family, so Casey Audrey would be fine with me.
What’s not fine with me is this news I found.
To name your kid with something as bizzare as “Talulah Does The Hula”, I think could just be categorized as child abuse.? No kidding.? Thank goodness the good judges of Hawaii are aware of the social handicap she’ll be having if she sticks with that horrible horrible name.
I thought once of naming my future kids with fruit names, ah yes… very Gwyneth of me, but I figured… I don’t want my kids to be the bully target in the playground.? I could just imagine it.
“Give us your lunch money, Peachy!”
And so on.
It’s not as appalling as “Violence” or some sick (real) names out there, but I just don’t have the heart.? So I decided to wait and really take my time like Trish did.? Afterall, names, like faces, will stick with you until the day you die.? It’s a legacy from the parents and I think giving a loony legacy will get nobody anywhere.? So why do it in the first place?
I’m sharing this information with you, fellow bloggers to never name your kids with the following names I got from the article:
Fish and Chips
Yeah Detroit
Keenan Got Lucy
or the stupidest name I ever came across: Sex Fruit.
Those names are fortunately illegal to give in New Zealand.? I don’t know about our law here in the U.S., but I think… really, save the odd names for your pets (if they really deserve it, that is).
I’ve always thought Anuschka is a great name, though.? It’s exotic.? It’s beautiful.? It won’t cause your kids any social harm when they grow up.
But most importantly, it’s LEGAL.
Have a great weekend, everyone! 
July 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in Babies and Kids, Fun, My Days, Tips |
My sister’s kids are in town.? They are Jacob who’s 5 years old and Daisy who’s 3.? I promised my sister to take the small ones to the park for a picnic.? This reminds me of my babysitting days, and I couldn’t be more excited!? Here are a few stuff I never forget to pack when babysitting.
1.? First Aid Kit
You never know when these kids are going to bump into something or fall, even when you have the eagle eye mode going on.? So a first aid kit is a must have in your bag.
2.? Personal Medicines
Not for you, but for the toddlers.? Ask their parents what their allergies are, and whether they are under any sort of medications.? With babysitter-friendly parents, you don’t even have to ask.? They’ll give you some notes and all you have to do is follow the instructions.? As simple as that!
3.? Important Numbers
Make sure you have the list of their doctor, immediate relative and of course, parents.
4.? Snacks!
Kids love to snack.? My nephew and niece love fruits so I’ll have to take some peeled oranges and fresh apples with me.? Consult the parents before providing snacks for the toddlers.
5.? Activity games
I used to keep non-toxic crayons and a small drawing pad in my bag whenever I go babysitting.? These sort of activity will make the children less cranky, and easier to manage when they’re getting bored.? Because today is an outdoor day, I’m bringing frisbee and a ball.
6.? Bug Repellent
For an outdoorsy activity, I’m bringing a bug repellent cream.? You never know what summer might bring!
7.? Sunscreen
This isn’t only for them, this is very important for you too.
8.? Story books
Reading stories is also fun to do without having to carry too much stuff.? Just make sure you’re updated with the latest in the children literature world!
And with those 8 babysitting essentials, I am now off to the park with Jacob and Daisy!? See yaaaa!
July 18th, 2008 -- Posted in Anuschka Gifts, Babies and Kids, Entertainment, I Love Anuschka, My Days, Shopping, Trish |
My best friend Trish went into labour last night and I couldn’t be happier.? It’s a healthy baby girl and they have yet to name her.? Trish is fine, albeit exhausted.? I couldn’t help but feel a bit of an envy growing inside me.? Maybe that’s why, I’m feeling rather maternal today and couldn’t possibly decide what to give as a present!? Too much cute baby-girl stuff today and I’m switching my attention from shopping to checking out the news because I thought it would help clear my head from all those pink, yellow and pastels.
But I found a cute cute news here at People.
It’s said that Kimora Lee Simmons doesn’t approve her kids to wear midriff tops.? ? Omg, she’s such an amazing mom.? If I have a daughter of my own, I wouldn’t let her wear midriff tops either.? Well, not until she’s off-age at least.
Photo by: Gilbert Carrasquillo / FilmMagic
You can read the full news here.
They are absolutely gorgeous together.? I’ve always thought that Kimora Lee Simmons is one of the most beautiful women on the planet.
Speaking of gorgeous… I think since Trish has gotten her baby, it’s time to give the gift I’ve promised her a few months ago.
With this Anuschka Large Square Slouch bag, now she’ll be able to be a real yummy mummy for her cute baby girl!
Love you Trish! Love your baby girl too 
Ok, now Aunt Sophie must go back to thinking on what to give baby girl.? Here we go again!
May 29th, 2008 -- Posted in Babies and Kids |
So let’s just say I have this client called Magda. I organized her baby shower a year ago, and it was a huge success. And we became great friends.
But great friends means when a friend asks for a photo shoot of her baby in an Anne Geddes style, the asked friend should find Anne Geddes on a budget. And Anne Geddes style means displaying cute little babies in cute little costumes.
Where in the world do I find Halloween costumes in May?
Now if I were living in the eighties, I would be frantically calling my Mom for these kind of things and disturb her book club luncheon. And therefore Hallelujah for the internet. Now it is time to decide. What should little Suzy wear for the photo shoot?
or…
or…
Seriously, this is too cute a job. Seeing the prices that they have at Half Price Costumes, I might as well suggest Magda to take all three and use my paycheck to get some costumes for myself. Err… Mr. BF, what do you have in mind?
