This post may contain affiliate links and CorporetteMoms may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
I saw these shoes in person and made a beeline for them. They check all the boxes for what I’m looking for in a summer sandal — open toe but without the toe thong (yes, I had to google sandal terminology), a slight block heel, and a strap around the ankle to keep it from slipping off — and they’re made by a comfort brand. I haven’t pulled the trigger yet because when I first saw them it was the dead of winter and I couldn’t even imagine sandal weather, and I’m now happy to see that they have rave reviews at Nordstrom, where they’re $99. I can imagine wearing them during the day chasing my kid at the playground but also out to dinner with a summer dress. This may be the type of shoe I have to order either in every color or in multiple pairs! Söfft Nalda Sandal
This post contains affiliate links and CorporetteMoms may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. For more details see here. Thank you so much for your support!
Weekend says
Anyone else ready for a three day weekend? Here’s hoping everyone can get through the weekend with relaxation, fun, and minimal work! What’s everyone up to?
Pogo says
Heck yes. Of course the weather is going to be cloudy and humid, but I’ll just be happy if it doesn’t rain.
We have a lot to do around the house, but hoping to have some fun playing with bubbles outside with LO.
Anon says
I go back to work on Tuesday after mat leave so this weekend is going to be bittersweet. I’m lucky to enjoy my job and coworkers and am excited about going back. And my mom who’s a teacher is going to be watching the baby for the next three months so we don’t have to deal with daycare quite yet. But I’m also sure the transition will be hard and it’s a little crazy to think that I haven’t been away from my daughter for longer than two hours since she was born and now I’m going to be gone 8 hours/day every day. To answer the actual question, we’re just going to be taking it easy around the house and soaking up the snuggles. It’s insanely hot in our area, so maybe we’ll try to make some progress on setting up the basement playroom.
NewMomAnon says
Hugs. Take it day by day. There will be trade offs; things you like at work better than being home, and things you miss about being home. Whatever you feel at any moment is OK.
Cb says
Baby and I are headed to the US (for 2 weeks, not just the long weekend). Fingers crossed he doesn’t scream all the way across the Atlantic.
Also, today I played hooky and went with my dad, husband, and kiddo to the zoo. I’m going to suffer dearly for it wrapping work up tonight but it was gorgeous sunny weather and my dad’s last weekend with us so I figured I should go for it.
Boston Legal Eagle says
I’ll be thinking of you, fellow long-distance traveler! Good luck to both of us. Your son is around 8-9 months though, right? I’ve heard that’s a good age to travel – no newborn screams and not quite mobile and wanting to run around every 2 seconds.
Cb says
Thanks! Nearly 10 months (where has that time gone?). He’s pulling up but not crawling or walking so I think it should be okay. Grandpa is on the plane with us so if baby cries, he’s getting handed over. People will judge a mom but they aren’t going to judge a grandpa!
Pogo says
Good luck! Baby Pogo is the same age and just starting to get antsy when travelling.
I survived the last flight by nursing constantly. He would doze off, maybe for only 20 min at a time, but nursing really helped him settle when he got overtired but OH HAI PEOPLE EVERYWHERE!
Boston Legal Eagle says
We’re flying to CA with our 2 year old to visit husband’s family next week… Should be an adventure! We’ve only done one flight with him so far, that was less than 2 hours, so this should be interesting to see how he handles a 6 hour flight. We’ve got the iPad loaded, books, toys and snacks.
SC says
It’s supposed to rain here all weekend. We don’t really have any plans. We’re thinking of using the 3-day weekend to potty train. So, I’m kinda dreading the weekend. I guess I need a different perspective and a better attitude. I’m a “get out of the house and do something” kind of person, and I get stir-crazy when I’m cooped up indoors.
AwayEmily says
We are also potty training this weekend — solidarity! And I am similarly dreading being trapped at home all weekend.
avocado says
My husband is on a much-needed family guys’ trip this weekend, so it’s just kiddo and me. Unfortunately I have a ton of work to get done to prep for a big meeting on Tuesday, kiddo has some schoolwork to finish, and we have to handle all the regular weekend chores by ourselves. We are also going to try and squeeze in some shopping (well, mostly going to the mall to return stuff I bought on line), a yoga class or two (I can get her to go to class with me if I bribe her with a chai latte afterwards), and the new Star Wars movie. It helps that sports practice is cancelled for the holiday weekend. Oh, and I think we are going to eat out for just about every meal.
Anon in NYC says
I love these shoes. I may have to order them.
Anonymous says
Different strokes for different folks, but these look orthopedic to me.
AIMS says
They’re not my cup of tea either. But my own go to summer pair is somewhat orthopedic as well: the kork ease Myrna (or Ava, for dinner.
AwayEmily says
Yeah I’m not a fan but I also can’t really throw stones because I wear Birkenstocks on the weekend, which I think are objectively kind of ugly but soooo comfortable.
BigLaw Sr Assoc says
Yeah, same here.
Anonymous says
We’re doing family portraits soon – we don’t post photos of our child publicly online and we discussed with the photographer (in writing) that we don’t want the pictures on social media or her website but we’d be fine with her sharing or displaying physical prints/album. She sent over what is clearly a standard from contract that says she owns the copyright and can use the images anywhere. Is it worth making a big fuss over this and asking her to send a revised contract? The lawyer in me says yes, the normal person in me says no and that she won’t post the photos online because she’s agreed not to and she obviously doesn’t want to p*ss off someone who could be a long term customer. WWYD?
Anon says
I would just write her back and ask her – “Hey, we talked about not posting my kids online, but I see this language in the contract. Just want to double check that you’re still in agreement that you won’t post online, regardless of what the contract says. Can you just verify if that’s the case?” Then you’ve got your special condition in writing. (I’m guessing most individual photographers are using a standard contract they found online and don’t do any customization, so as long as I get special conditions in writing, I consider that an amendment to the contract and call it good enough.)
Anon says
Yes. You are her customer and have the leverage here. Why take the risk of signing a document that negates whatever your previously indicated to her in writing? Two years from now she might not remember much about your interactions with her as she’s scrolling through her prior work to update her website … would you count on her to remember that your wishes on the topic are contained to two separate documents, one of which doesn’t reflect your actual intent?
Anonymous says
Assuming that she’s already agreed to your terms, I’d do one of two things: print out and write on the physical contract near that provision that her use of the image is limited to physical prints/albums and that she cannot share images online (and then initial by the change), or print and and sign the contract and note the agreed-upon terms in your email back to her with the signed contract.
I think it’s more lawyer-y to do the former and more normal person to do the latter. Either way, it seems like it’s really important to you, so I would just reiterate it.
Marilla says
+1. Not a lawyer and just a “normal person” but I would definitely cross out the section in the contract that you disagree with and initial the change. And explain in the email back.
anon says
Also not a lawyer but I have modified contracts in this kind of situation.
Anonymous says
I’d probably say something and apologize way more than I need to (since it requires no apology). Something like “I know it is a giant pain, but we feel really strongly about … and I’d really like it in the contract. I’m happy to come up with language based on our earlier verbal agreement.” I would try to make the language less about taking away a portion of her copyright rights and more about where she can display images of your child. I think artists get hung up on copyright ownership, which is understandable.
NewMomAnon says
From a lawyer perspective, absolutely cross off or edit the language directly in the contract. I know this is worst case scenario, but what if she died and her heirs inherited control of the copyright? You want them bound by your wishes. And most contracts have a clause that says the contract supercedes all prior agreements, so you want all of your agreement in one place for ease of interpretation.
Alternatively – some photographers will let you pay more to acquire all rights to the images. If it’s really important, I would ask for that.
avocado says
The photographer probably wants to be able to use any images she likes for promotional purposes. With our wedding photographer, we bought the actual copyright to the images and also specified in the contract that she would not use our photos for promotional purposes just to be extra sure. Our experience with other photographers has been that it’s very common for the photographer to let you purchase the right to copy and print the photographs for personal use without transferring the actual copyright, so the photographer still has the original rights to the image. So if you are purchasing the rights, I’d be very careful to specify exactly what rights you are buying.
Curls Curls Curls says
Hi all, I know this was discussed before, but my 20 month old has very fine, curly hair- when it’s dry it’s in ringlets, but last night when I was bathing her I realized the aveno shampoo and body wash combo I’ve been using her isn’t going to work anymore now that her hair is getting long! I used some of my own conditioner, but I would love suggestions for either a spray or baby specific curly hair wash. I have vivid memories of crying while my parents untangled my own curly hair and would love to avoid that for my daughter!
Anon in NYC says
This is not curly hair specific, but the Honest detangler/leave-in conditioner works really well on my daughter’s fine straight hair which gets really knotty. You can pick it up at Target, if you don’t use Honest diapers.
Anonymous says
right now I use some of my own conditioner on my daughter’s hair, but only in the back so it doesn’t get in her eyes. Any of the baby brands have conditioner (J&J or Honest). I don’t know if there are any tear-free conditioners specifically for curls out there.
NewMomAnon says
Ouidad has a line of products for kids with curly hair – I think they call it Krly Kids. They also have a detangling spray that isn’t listed in the kids products.
One trick with curly hair is to keep it hydrated and trim off damaged portions regularly. Moisturized, healthy curls won’t tangle as readily. I like the DevaCurl site for tips on how to style curly hair for maximum moisture retention.
avocado says
We have tried several detanglers and have had the best luck with California Baby. Fine, slightly wavy hair, not curly.
Mama Llama says
I make detangler for my daughter’s curly hair by filling a spray bottle with water, adding a couple of squeezes of my own conditioner, and shaking it up.
EB0220 says
My hair guy has two daughters and recommended Fairy Tales detangler. I’ve started putting Argon oil in my kids’ hair after washing/conditioning and it is wonderful. Almost zero tangles in my older daughter’s fine, wavy hair.
Anonymous says
What brand of Argon Oil? How much do you use?
EB0220 says
This stuff : https://www.amazon.com/Agadir-Argan-Oil-Treatment-4-Ounce/dp/B001U9M2EW/ref=sr_1_11_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1527270988&sr=1-11&keywords=argan+oil
3-4 drops in wet hair once or twice a week!
Anon says
My daughter has long, fine hair that tangles easily. At her last haircut, the stylist said it’s because it gets dry, and it’s most important to use a separate shampoo/conditioner, and to use swim shampoo if she’s in the pool often.
So we use J&J no more tangles shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in spray. (By me, Target carries the separate shampoo and conditioner, but Walgreens/ CVS only carry the combined one.) We use the Fairytales swim shampoo after her swim lessons (and after summer days at the pool). Fairytales makes a good regular set as well, but it’s much more expensive than the J&J version and seems to work about the same on her hair.
The amount of tangles and knots has substantially decreased, and we notice the uptick seems to happen on day 3 of no bath.
lsw says
Noodle and Boo conditioning polish spray!