Playing catch up.

After a day of scrubbing my house for the arrival of friends, I thought I would take a moment and update my blog. I'll be quick- I've managed to neglect my blog for a bit. 

Here's what the Brewers have been up to since my last blog entry (June 20th).

We had banana ice cream with the sweet little Daisy...

...and played on the playground with her sister, the darling Lily.

We had Vegan Organic KindKreme.

Cameron and I were graciously put on the guest list at Five Iron Frenzy's  Glasshouse show.

I danced to my heart's content and was dressed better than I have been at previous FIF shows.

I even got to say "Hi" to Jeff the Girl.

Cameron and I saw Moonrise Kingdom then came home and had a yummy meal.

Josiah learned how to peel carrots.

Mae took lots of pics of herself.

I found a great used music store in Northridge.

We partied with friends at the water park.

Mae held a baby for the first time! 

Great-Aunt Judy sent the kids ice cream money.

We stopped by the happiest place on earth.

There was too much happiness in Cars Land.

Also, goofiness. Lots of that going around.

My son, the hippie.

Mae put her ice cream money to good use at the Cozy Cone Motel.

First Summer "pallet" on the floor for movie watching.

We all got haircuts. I have bangs again! Also,
I lost about six inches of my hair to damage. Lesson learned, keep up with your trims!

We became members of the LA Zoo!

Mae and her monkey.

Siah and his alligator.

Cameron experienced intense heat in a prairie dog bubble.

Mae thought it was hysterical.

We bought a fish tank...

...and fish to go in it. Meet Minnie, Leonardo, Vedder and Kankle.
Yes, Kankle.

The kids picked out new bedspreads. 

We're doing a "woods/Fantastic Mr. Fox" theme. 

There you have it- a current run down of the Brewer's activities. I'm now off to clean a little more, prepare for the 4th, friends and ack- vacation!

My friend Molly, who I have known since Medieval times sent me an article about a book that was written by Peggy Orenstein. It's called Cinderella Ate My Daughter. Molly was curious about my reaction since I have a "Little Princess" at home.
I thought it would make for a good blog.
Here's the article:
Cinderella Ate My Daughter

Here's my response:


Molly,
First off, how are you? Freezing I'm sure. :)
I had heard about this book before and wasn't quite sure what to think of it. While I'm no fan of girls being over-sexualized or steered towards tween-stars who eventually end up on Youtube doing bong hits, I can say that we do love girly stuff in this house. I can also say that Cameron and I are the bosses of our kids, not TV or culture.
Mae has her fair share of Princesses (Disney and others), but on the other hand she does battle with her brother, dresses up as a dinosaur & plays in the mud. Regardless of the Disney "Machine", it's up to parents to guide and direct their daughters. Princesses are fun, Jesus is real.
My Mom taught me to always balance things with your kids. While I like my daughter being girly (I was a girly girl until I hit Jr. High and rebelled and started dressing like Jeff The Girl from Five Iron Frenzy, as you well remember. Sorry about that.), I don't let that dominate her life. She is not allowed to act like a "Princess" or "Diva".
Disney Princesses are just like anything else, they can become an overwhelming part of a life that should be overwhelmed by God. Even for a child.
It falls into that category of 1 Corinthians 10:23:
' "All things are lawful," but not all things are helpful. "All things are lawful", but not all things build up.'
If this "thing" is going to be a block between you and Jesus, stay away. But if it's not and it's fun and your'e being careful to balance it out with the real world, it's not a bad thing.
That's my best "reaction". Forgive any blunders in spelling or grammar, I'm on medication for nerve damage/nerve disorder. It makes me loopy. Not fun, but I wanted to get back to you. Interesting article.
What's your reaction?? :)
Hope you're doing well.
Love ya!
Leigh


What's your call fellow Mommies or even those of you who need a little bippity boppity boo in your life?


P.S. If you're curious about who Jeff The Girl is and how she dressed, here's a picture:

Jeff The Girl is the saxaphone player in FIF. I owned many cutoffs, baseball shirts & converse. Don't judge me. I looked good and loved Ska.