Dress – Ruche // Jacket – Old Navy // Necklace & Hat – F21 // Boots – Feet First
A box arrived for my husband. Inside there was an item – which is not relevant for our purposes – that was packed with that styrofoam popcorn stuff. Baby Girl saw this and wanted to play with it desperately. Us, being the ever diligent parents aware of choking hazards and other things, said, “No, honey. It’s garbage.” At which point, while Andrew went out to throw it in the garbage, I was left with a tantrum induced toddler screaming repeatedly at the top of her lungs, ” I want garbage!”
Not moments later all was right with the world and she was happily prancing about again. Ah, the unpredictable pendulum that is the 2 year old psyche.
Carolynn Markey
May 30, 2013oh dear. When my nephew was four, (or three? hard to remember) he had just learned the physical difference between boys and girls (he has a sister and I think he wondered why she didn't have what he did, or something)
well, for a solid week he went around in public saying "you are a boy!! you have a penis!! like me!!" hah ha. I still remember this and chuckle.
I wish you had that on film, your daughter wanting garbage, because I'm sure she'll get a kick out of it when shes a teenager.
Joanna Haughton
May 30, 2013We're there as well. She's about about, "Daddy Penis, Mommy gina!"
Renae of Simple Sequins
May 30, 2013Hang in there Joanna, she will mature eventually. Personally, I don't like those packing peanuts. I love those big air pillows in stead, you just pop them and they are like any old plastic bag. Cute pic with you laughing with your Baby Girl.
Joanna Haughton
May 30, 2013Thanks! We had a good time looking for bugs. And yeah, I prefer those air bags too – easier to dispose of I think.
Chantal
May 30, 2013Kids, huh? Penny wants nothing more than to eat rocks off the ground sometimes…
Joanna Haughton
June 1, 2013Luckily, she hasn't eaten rocks yet. She does however have a fascination with pointing out every drop of poop we see on a walk.
Sarah
May 30, 2013Beautiful dress, great pairing with the jean jacket and cute hat. Love the pics with you and the little one !
Sarah
Joanna Haughton
June 1, 2013Thank you. I love when dresses can come out to play with no layers over them!
Lotus Blossom
May 31, 2013What a beautiful dress! xo
Joanna Haughton
June 1, 2013🙂
Ellen
May 31, 2013I can relate. Great pics!!
~Ellen
http://www.everydayfancy.com
Joanna Haughton
June 1, 2013Yeah, the meltdowns are fun huh?
Beth @ Through the Eyes of the Mrs.
May 31, 2013Don't you just love how quickly two year olds can move on? I wish I moved on that quickly but no such luck. You are gorgeous as always and this dress is stunning! Xoxo
Joanna Haughton
June 1, 2013They have this amazing ability to let the past be the past. I wish we didn't lose that as we got older. We could be so much more forgiving of our own faults that way.
Jelli
June 1, 2013Love putting big floppy hats on my little girl for photo opps. She likes it too, accompanied by her plush snake that she wears as a scarf. Couldn't help but laugh (totally getting where you're coming from) about the garbage incident. Kids are funny.
Joanna Haughton
June 1, 2013Yeah, it's cute! But actually it's her that's insistent on wearing my hat in the backyard. Can't get her to take it off, but I'm fine with that – more sun protection. Glad I could make you laugh *mission accomplished!*
Lena B, Actually
June 2, 2013Love this look, Joanna! Effortlessly cool, as usual.
thanks for linking up for Passion For Fashion
Joanna Haughton
June 2, 2013Thank you Lena. That's very kind of you!
Miche
June 2, 2013Love the dress and hat combination, great look!
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Joanna Haughton
June 2, 2013Thanks so very much! I appreciate you visiting 🙂
The Students Wife
June 2, 2013Such a fun dress!
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Joanna Haughton
June 4, 2013Thank you very much!
Abby
June 3, 2013I haven't tried wearing denim jacket on a dress, but this one is too cute! I will try to experiment with this kind of look soon xo
By the way, I've updated my blog with a new post. I'd love for you to swing by 🙂 http://www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com
Joanna Haughton
June 4, 2013I love putting a denim jacket over a dress or skirt. It's the perfect layering piece.
Callie
June 3, 2013Your makeup is impeccable! Love your whole look – especially the dress. You look so amazing! And I'm with your daughter – I like playing with "garbage" too. Those styrofoam popcorn things are fun! lol. =)
~Callie
http://www.creationsbycallie.com
Joanna Haughton
June 4, 2013Thank you Callie. Well, you and she should have a playdate and rock 'n roll with those things 🙂
Tiffany Ima
June 3, 2013I love this dress! The color is so beautiful.
Tiffany Ima
Style Honestly
Joanna Haughton
June 4, 2013Thank you! It's as vivid in real life as in the photos – which is great!
Kellie
June 4, 2013Simply beautiful. So glad I found your blog! It's so much fun!
–K
Accordion to Kellie
Joanna Haughton
June 4, 2013Hi Kellie, Thank you so much for visiting. I'm so happy you've decided to stay. I love to have new people come by and find something they like. And thank you so much for your very kind words. I really do appreciate you taking the time to write and read.
Sincerely,
Joanna