It’s 
Independence Day!
It being a holiday and all, what are the chances of Tabs giving me a raise today? Or a day off?
Lukewarm? Slim to none? Because things have been hoppin’ here lately at the shared headquarters of Makeup and Beauty Blog and Tabs the Cat Industries LLC. It’s been very busy!
First of all, this has been Potty Training Week here…which is like Shark Week only messier. Connor’s been learning the ropes and making big girl moves. So far, so good. We’re chugging along, and all I have to say is that you haven’t lived until you’ve held a celebratory poop dance party in your bathroom. Try it sometime.
Speaking of potty training, the Interwebz has FEELINGS about potty training. There are so many strong opinions on pee and poop training. It’s kinda frightening! Some peeps are definitely not afraid to let you know everything you’re doing wrong, and I don’t want to get up in that sh*t storm (haha!).
I say live and let live. Poop and let poop!
Also — and this is why I haven’t been posting very often — I’m still finishing and working behind the scenes on some new designs for the Connor Claire store.
They’re almost ready. There’s a lot of back and forth in getting design mockups and trying to get things to look and fit exactly right, so it’s time consuming.
But they’re almost, almost ready, and I can’t wait to show you!
So, that’s what’s new on my end. How about you? Are you doing anything for the 4th today? We’ll be firing up the BBQ and maybe, hopefully, hitting up the pool.
Probably no fireworks, though, unless we drive someplace to see a display.
Whatever you’re doing, be safe and have fun. Talk to you soon. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
oh no! the mommy wars on the internet hahaha I remember those days. You are smart to steer clear and just take everything with a big grain of salt. I hope you have a relaxing holiday, and good luck with the training and the new product launch.
Hey Lorraine,
I don’t know how it was back in the day but now it’s even crazier, it seems. Opinions on everything are very strong. I’m like, chill! Anyway, our Fourth was super relaxing. My brother and his girlfriend came by for dinner and we fired up the BBQ. What did you guys do?
Happy Fourth!
Good luck with potty training.
Jennifer
Thanks, friend! Did you have a good one? I hope there were yummy things on the menu!
It’s so funny that you mentioned potty training, because we bought my youngest niece a potty yesterday. Since they’re only a year apart, the two youngest are being trained together. The 3 y/o is doing fine, but the 2 y/o is scared of the regular potty. Like, utterly terrified. So I got her a Minnie Mouse (her fav) potty that sings when she has a ‘success’. And, of course, matching Minnie Mouse panties.
You’re right- it is bizarre the nerve that poop touches in some people. Freud would have a field day with some of these internet parents’ potty training posts.
Oh, how sweet and thoughtful of you! I think she’ll be stoked… I read in several places that toddlers get very excited about potty-related things with their favorite characters. 🙂 I hope it helps her.
Oh, wow! My nephew is going to be 4 and he is still in diapers! I’m not sure if they’ve even started potty training! Anyways, Happy 4th!!
Thanks, Danielle! I hope you had a good one too!
Well Ms. Karen I wish you all the easy measures you can find with the potty training. I don’t know that I would have the patience. God didn’t make me a mother for a reason… I have dealt with older folks, even those with dementia – but little ones, I’m not so good. Especially with poop!!! I just don’t have the tummy for it.
You are absolutely right, many people have differing opinions and they’re interestingly all —right! Odd how the ego pops out when people profess what they take ownership of.
Tabs deserves a raise!! He’s a senior citizen! Just like (OMG!!) me. I still can’t believe I’m not ah, 17. Where did the time go?
Hope you had a great 4th.
Gina and Gracie.
Thanks, Gina! I hope you had a good one too. Was Gracie OK with the noise from the fireworks?
There’s nothing like the internet to make you feel like an even WORSE parent. HAHA! I’m with you on the training – do whatever works for you and your child. Everyone eventually gets there! 🙂
Very exciting on the new Connor Claire stuff!
Weird thing I’ve noticed is it’s always people who are closest who always have something to say about something, you know? So, I can’t believe that it’s never occurred to me that once you potty train a child, you have to, ya know, go out into public and have that child use a public toilet, EWWWWWW. I just bought a collapsible potty training seat and disposable toilet covers from Amazon. I actually considered getting some disposable gloves, LOL. (Germaphobe much?) I dunno… Is that too OTT?
HAHA! I have to tell you that I never thought about it because I have boys! But, you’re 100% right with girls. Heck, I’m often grossed out by the lack of hygiene from some of our fellow females in the public bathrooms. I would support your disposable gloves decision! 🙂 Oh, gosh, and that never ends with the comments either. Even your most beloved will sometimes say things that just stab you in the heart (without meaning to be unkind). I think it’s actually worst when it’s from our parents because it always feels like criticism. Maybe because we grew up with them correcting us – so we automatically feel like we’re being scolded. 🙂 My friends and I laugh that if you don’t feel like a failure at least once per day, you’re probably not a parent. HAHA!
I ended up buying a package from Target and am keeping them with the rest of the portable potty accoutrements. You gotta do what you gotta do…
You’ll laugh but lately when I take Connor out I make sure to only go to places I know with somewhat less disgusting family restrooms. We were at Nordstrom today (I stopped by Chanel to get another stick of Mat Taupe liner) and went to their family restroom, and was secretly relieved when we got in there and she said she didn’t have to go. OH THANK GAWD!