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She’s watching me

May 20, 2009 By Stephanie

Some days, the rhythm of being home can be overwhelming.

office-2Wake up. Give 2-year-old yogurt. Nurse baby. Change diaper. Do “school time.” Dress 2-year-old. Play outside. Help 2-year-old go potty. Read “Winnie-the-Pooh’s ABCs” and “Madeline” and “Hush Little Puppy.” Blow up balloons. Color a picture. Attempt to take pictures of the girls together. Start a load of laundry with a baby on my hip. Pick up toys. Make lunch. Pray. Dress 2-year-old (again). Potty (again). Nurse (again). Change diaper (again). Pick up toys (again).

It’s monotonous sometimes, but I try to remind myself that it’s in these seemingly unimportant moments, that the biggest things are happening. The little conversations that my 2-year-old and I have. The lessons I teach – intentionally or unintentionally. Yes, these moments matter.

But that doesn’t mean I don’t grow weary of putting my 2-year-old’s socks and shoes on five times a day. 

I try to do it cheerily though. Because I know she is watching me. My voice, my inflection, my attitude. The way I talk to the neighbors. How I respond when the baby is crying or when I have a project to complete for work. She sees everything, senses so much. 

nowa li moccasins striped***This post was brought to you by Nowa Li Moccasins, “a unique combination of a shoe and a sock that stays on kids’ feet.” My daughter recently had an opportunity to try a pair of the moccasins and the pair we received are a bit big, but they’re easy to slip on and they do “stay put” once they’re on. I like that there’s only one “step” since it’s a sock/shoe combo and there are no laces to be tied or buckles to be buckled. These moccasins are ideal for around-the-house wear and light outdoor wear. My take is that they’re a bit too hot for the summertime (and a bit too dorky to wear with shorts), but they would be ideal with jeans or corduroy pants in the fall/winter. 

If you want to buy a pair of your own, use the code: HAPPYFEET to get a 10% discount and free shipping on orders over $40 (expires 12/31/09).

WIN IT! One winner will receive a pair of Nowa Li Moccasins in the style/size of his/her choice. To enter, leave a comment telling me which pair you would choose on this post prior to Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at midnight. (Don’t forget to follow the rules…all generic comments like “Enter me!,” “Love it,” and “Cool stuff!” will be disqualified.).

*UPDATE* The winner is #61 Lori Z. Congratulations!

Filed Under: Baby Products, Giveaways

Comments

  1. Lily Kwan says

    May 27, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    I love the unicorn moccasins in size 18 months!

  2. Donna K says

    May 27, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    I would like the adult in navy 9-10.

  3. Randy Bailey says

    May 27, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    Adults/Navy/Size 9-10

  4. Gianna says

    May 27, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    I’d pick the cable knit moccasin pink 18 months :)

  5. Heather C says

    May 27, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    I think I’d probably choose the big kid girls stripes in size 10y. I love the stripes! They sure would come in handy when the tile floors freeze.

  6. Veronica Garrett says

    May 27, 2009 at 8:33 am

    I would choose the Pink Block Stripes.

  7. kathy pease says

    May 27, 2009 at 7:28 am

    wow those are so adorable its a toss up between the unicorn and the flowers :)

  8. Leslie S. says

    May 27, 2009 at 6:02 am

    My son would look so cute in the gray trucks. Thanks!

  9. Marie N says

    May 27, 2009 at 5:14 am

    My fave…

    Style: Fashion Dots
    Color: Fuchsia
    Size: 2Y

    Thank you for the opportunity to win these cute moccasins from Nowali.

  10. Kelly F says

    May 26, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    I would go with regular navy for my nephew! I think I might need to get an adult pair for myself, these sound comfy!

  11. Pam T says

    May 26, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    I like the lady bug ones, so cute!!

  12. Lori Z. says

    May 26, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    I would get the TRex in khaki 2Y for my son.

    Oh, and I don’t know if they’re doing it nationwide, but our Barnes & Noble is having a Madeline party this Saturday.

  13. Kathy S says

    May 26, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    I would choose the Pink Confetti moccasins for my 27 month old granddaughter.They look like a party on your feet! She is the youngest of 3 shoe divas in their family, the eldest being my daughter (Mommy), my 6 year old soon to graduate from kindergarten granddaughter, and of course the mini-diva who would be the recipient. She’s never had mocassins and would really love these.
    Thanks for this great giveaway!

  14. Ann says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    I love the navy blue for adults!

  15. Crystal F says

    May 26, 2009 at 5:33 pm

    I like the ladybug ones! Thank you!

  16. Kandise says

    May 26, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    I like the block stripes in blue

  17. Cynthia Mercado says

    May 26, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    I like the adult moccasins.

    mercsmercado at yahoo dot com

  18. Laura G says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    brown stripes adult

  19. shawna says

    May 26, 2009 at 11:12 am

    These are adorable..love the pink ones!

  20. Monique Rizzo says

    May 26, 2009 at 10:10 am

    I love the Pink Striped ones. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  21. Jennifer M says

    May 26, 2009 at 10:09 am

    At Nowa Li, I like the block stripes

  22. Christine says

    May 26, 2009 at 9:05 am

    I love the big kid ones in Navy! Thanks for the chance!

  23. gloria mckellar says

    May 26, 2009 at 7:44 am

    I would choose the Adult Navy for cold Michigan!

  24. Erma H says

    May 26, 2009 at 4:23 am

    I would love the chance to win, thanks.

  25. Randy Bailey says

    May 25, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    I like the Ladybugs ones

  26. Rachel says

    May 24, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    These would be perfect for my son next fall. He will just be one and needing some easy foot wear right around then. I love the brown. They are all so adorable.

  27. Marianna says

    May 24, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    I would pick the big kid navy cable knit

  28. djp says

    May 24, 2009 at 7:18 am

    sign me up

  29. zmama says

    May 23, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    confetti in pink! super cute

  30. Rosey says

    May 23, 2009 at 10:12 am

    I would choose the cars in navy.

  31. Danielle says

    May 23, 2009 at 12:41 am

    I like the adult navy. Why should the kids have all the fun?

    ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

  32. Suzanne Ruckman says

    May 22, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    I think these a cute! My kids would love them, but I’m going for the brown stripes in adult size.

  33. Aisling says

    May 22, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    I’d choose Confetti in pink, size 6 months.

  34. cathiem says

    May 22, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    How cool are these. Keep those toes warm in the cold. I like the brown stripes!

  35. Vicky Boackle says

    May 22, 2009 at 11:55 am

    i like the pink.

  36. cathi rushing says

    May 22, 2009 at 8:37 am

    The pink striped moccasins are great

  37. Carrie says

    May 22, 2009 at 7:43 am

    I want a pair of the brown polka dot ones… in 12 month. They are so cute!

  38. ~hon~ says

    May 22, 2009 at 7:06 am

    I LOVE your children! They really make me smile, giggle and laugh without trying so hard. In times like these, I need to see them even just in pictures to make me happy. hehehe!

    You are so generous. You always have something to give. I’m sure that’s why GOD is blessing you with so much more. Well, I am reading your posts backwards. I’m weird. hehehe!

    Since I’m already here, I’d choose the blue stripes coz that is my fave color. I’m actually gonna try those. hahaha! just kidding!

    And yes, she is watching. You are such an inspiration to me. I just agree with everything you said about your 2-year old. I admire you for being a wonderful mom.

    GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY! P.U.S.H.

  39. ReggieMann says

    May 22, 2009 at 4:23 am

    I would choose the Ladybugs for my niece :)

  40. Sue says

    May 21, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    I’d get the big kid boys stripes – I think size 8y. My son would love them.

  41. linda "dunkiepunk" says

    May 21, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    Ok, don’t enter me…but I just have to say these look dorky!
    Sorry :-(

  42. James Jenkins says

    May 21, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    wow

  43. allan says

    May 21, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    nice got any redneck style and not pink dont want to be made to much fun of

  44. Erica C. says

    May 21, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    I like the adult ones in oatmeal :)

  45. sandy says

    May 21, 2009 at 5:18 pm

    love the adult ones in navy for the husband

  46. shannon Baas says

    May 21, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    I like the ladybugs.

  47. Stephanie V says

    May 21, 2009 at 4:14 pm

    probably the adult ones in navy – mummum deserves something new sometimes too!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  48. cindy says

    May 21, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    I would pick the pink since I have three girls and It looks like something that would be a great hand me down!!

  49. susan varney says

    May 21, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    t rex are the cutest mverno@roadrunner.com

  50. Sara says

    May 21, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    I’m thinking something like this would be good for us in the winter months. It’s next to impossible to keep anything on Allison’s feet (she takes after her mama) but maybe something pretty she would like. I’d pick the confetti ones with the white and brown.

  51. c. clemens says

    May 21, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    i personally like the ladybug moccasins

  52. Margaret Smith says

    May 21, 2009 at 11:20 am

    These look so comfy and warm. I would love the Adult mocassins in Navy.
    Thanks so much.

  53. Carol says

    May 21, 2009 at 10:45 am

    I would choose the Adult mocassins in the color Navy, size 7/8. You’re right, Steph, the mom sets the tone of the whole house, so a cheerful demeanor is a good thing to have. The picking-up-the-toys stage goes fast, so enjoy the chaos while you have it. :)

  54. Tiffany says

    May 21, 2009 at 9:37 am

    Are these for 1 year olds as well? Looking at these they would be perfect for Lily. I love the Robeez for the new walkers and these look like they would be perfect for a new walker.

  55. nell@shesnaps.com says

    May 21, 2009 at 6:44 am

    I understand this post completely.

    Nell
    SheSnaps.com

  56. Pam says

    May 21, 2009 at 6:08 am

    LOve, love, love, absolutely adore the ladybug moccasins. They are so stinking cute!

  57. Becca says

    May 20, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    This is what I needed when we moved to Colorado mid-winter and my daughter wouldn’t keep slippers on her feet. These look like the perfect option!

  58. Aura says

    May 20, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    I like the cars and they look hard to take off which would be great for my son

  59. Mary says

    May 20, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    I’d probably go with a basic pink – the more exotic ones would be harder to match to clothes and being able to match makes this mom happy :)

    Since they apparently only ship to the US and Portugal (Really? How bizarre?), I suspect this giveaway isn’t for this Canadian, but the slippers do look cute!

    Not as cute as baby girl hanging out in the nursing pillow though…

  60. Anne at Catholic Mommy Brain says

    May 20, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    I saw some kids wearing these at Gymboree. They look great for that environment since you can’t wear shoes. I like the cars one.

  61. myfloatingworld says

    May 20, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    The pink striped moccasins are perfect! Dorky or not, I have a toddler with a shoe fetish and a predisposition for stripes.

  62. Spoodles says

    May 20, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    I love the unicorn/lavendar moccasins. They’re so cute!

  63. Rebecca says

    May 20, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    Wow – thanks for the reminder. Sometimes it’s good to hear that. :-)

  64. Jinxy says

    May 20, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    I like the confetti/ pink in 6m.
    Oh how you are right about the dorky factor. In general they are really cute and a great idea, but shorts are out.

  65. susan says

    May 20, 2009 at 4:03 pm

    I’d choose the trucks. And I so agree about the “watching” ~ my little one watches everything I do and it’s scary when they copy what you do (the good and not so good)!

  66. Madeline says

    May 20, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    I’d probably go with the trucks. Levi loves trucks!

  67. Marissa says

    May 20, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    I was mentioning the other day to my husband that I wished our son had a pair moccasins! These are adorable – I would go with the brown stripes.

  68. Michelle says

    May 20, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Those are adorable, and look like they’d be wonderfully warm and cozy for our Idaho winters. I think I’d get the cable knit moccasins.

  69. Naomi says

    May 20, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Not entering but I wanted to say that Nowali makes the softest, most durable tights in the world and Roo loves her pink striped moccasins!!!

  70. Tomara says

    May 20, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    Oooo – I love the big kid girl striped ones! My 6 year old LOVES fancy socks and these would definitly qualify. The shoe/sock thing is so cool!

  71. Erin T says

    May 20, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    I would order the block strips! Good for cold colorado weather!

  72. Alexandra says

    May 20, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    All so adorable! I would go with the block stripes in brown. That is because I am practical. Brown stripes are unisex (easy to pass down to future siblings) and match every outfit.

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