When I grow up...

My 3-year-old daughter, Marina, has said for months that she wants to be an "animal doctor" when she grows up. She insists that she wants to make sick animals better by listening to their heartbeats. However, when I put her to bed tonight, she told me that she wants to be a man when she grows up. Shocked, I asked her why. "So I can cook, Mama."
Guess you know who does the cooking in my house!

And One to Grow On

My sweet baby Soren turned 1 yesterday. A bitter sweet day, I have to say. He is our last, so seeing him grow up is a bit sad...and yet thrilling. He is such a happy, loving, endearing babe, I feel so fortunate to be his mama. So, at one, he is crawling--the same funny crawl that his sister did. He loves balls, rough-housing, big kids, the grocery store cart, climbing stairs, books, his sister, sleeping swaddled, anything he can put in his mouth, bare feet, and saying "that." He doesn't love getting dressed, wearing hats, sleeping alone, or the car seat. He is the boy I always dreamed of, but 100 times better than I could have imagined. His Papi and I are sleep deprived, usually covered in food, up to our eyeballs in diapers, and usually embarrassed in restaurants, but...loving every minute of it!
Happy Birthday Sory! I love you!

photo by: Kristina Whitman

Thanksgiving Giveaway!!!

Inspired by the mogul mom to give back in this Thanksgiving season, Tailored Tadpole is giving away (yeah, FREE!) three LONG-sleeve tee-shirts from our new collection!

1 Rock-It tee
1 LollyTree tee
1 Eli Elephant tee

You have a choice of sizes 6-12 month, 12-18 month, or size 2T. So what's the catch? All you have to do is comment on any blog post. Then tell us which design you would like and who you would give it to. If you post us on your blog, let us know and you will be entered twice! Good luck! Winners will be posted on December 8.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Twig--"Green without envy"

Or should I say, Green with Tailored Tadpole envy? You have to check out TWIG, a fabulous eco-conscious boutique in Chapel Hill, NC! They now are carrying Tailored Tadpole's Organic Lounge Sets (not even available on the website)! Twig is the only place you can currently find these fantastic green designs in NC, so hurry over! They offer a fun approach to a very carefully selected range of unique products for home, pets, garden, gift-giving, and local artsist work you may not find elsewhere. Tell them I sent you!

PeaceLoveMom tee GIVEAWAY!!!

PeaceLoveMom is giving away one of their Grateful Mom grass green thermal tees(a $50 value)! See Boutiquecafe.com and post a comment, then tell what is your favorite thing about motherhood. These are fun, comfy designs for moms. Great gifts too! Have fun!

UrbanBaby New York--Doudou Project

This weekend, you can take your child and his/her favorite "lovey" to be photographed by Davina Zagury. Check out the details here. The event is sponsored by Pomme boutique in DUMBO, Brooklyn. One of NYC's finest boutiques, Pomme will host an exhibit of the photographs.
Anyone going to be close by that loves their Itty Bitty?

The Tailored Tadpole gets a Makeover!

Yes, Tad has been complaining for some time now that he is outdated and needs a facelift, so out of the mercy of our hearts, we have pulled in the big dogs and treated him to a modern makeover. Check it out... You'll be seeing him around.

Daily Candy Kids and Peanut Butter N Jane

Our wonderful Itty Bitty travel blanket received a glowing review from the Philadelphia edition of Daily Candy Kids. Check it out here. Live in the Philly area? Passing through? Find an Itty Bitty for the little ones on your holiday shopping list at Peanut Butter N Jane, a fantastic local boutique.

Tailored Tadpole Debuts Spring Line 2009

You may have heard, Tailored Tadpole is debuting our first full line of boutique children's apparel this Spring, 2009!!!! We are so excited that I could not resist showing you just a few of the designs. Building on the loungewear that we are known for, we have expanded into urban, contemporary designs for girls and boys--skirts, dresses, deck pants, rompers with a twist! Sizes run from infant to size 6. The entire collection will be posted soon, but here's a peek. Look for it in boutiques in the spring! Love to hear what you think!

Monsters Rock!

Check out the coolest thing ever (besides Tailored Tadpole, of course)--customizable plush monsters by Curly Q Cuties! I love monsters for my babe, Soren, so was so excited to find these fun, friendly, guys, handmade by a Texas mompreneur. These will make awesome and unique holiday gifts! Check out the give-away going on at Bloggy Giveaways. Marina helped me design her dream-monster--the noodle body, orange with pink spotted belly and tongue sticking out. Monstrous!