OK..well…it’s time to focus on what we all must have in 2007. Back in the pre-blog – GASP – days….a dear friend of kitty time’s theme was “Lipstick is a must-do in 2002″

What kitty time really loved was that is was a true year-long commitment to one thing, for herself. In 2002, it was about her lips.
And afterall, what is kitty time, if it isn’t time to make it about you? Or who am I kidding, MOI?

So, what can I make all about-moi in 2007?

I’m making it the year of paper. We all love paper. Who doesn’t appreciate a fabulous notecard, a clever shower invitation or a drop-dead gorgeous return address label?

Sure, maybe only people with kids and dogs send out christmas cards, with the obligatory photo on front (guilty) but if you are a successful gal who has really made it, you must have something fabulous with your name printed on it.

And so, go forth, darlings, into the new year, and purchase yourself something fabulous with your name on it. Pick a design that reflects the real you and bring back the importance of paper. And for any new mom’s out there, don’t underestimate just how many thank you notes you’ll be writing not just for the baby shower gifts, but also for all the gifts you’ll get once baby is born. Plan ahead!

To get you started, here are some recommended sites, these are either kitty time’s favs or favs of some dear friends of kitty time (therefore each one is fabulous, like moi)

For the gal looking for baby announcements or shower invitations:
www.peekaboopumpkin.com

For fabulous baby announcements, invitations or holiday cards:
http://www.peapodannouncements.com/

For funky and fabulous return address labels or stationary:
http://www.iomoi.com/iomoi.php?page=home

For reasonably priced personalized stationary…with the added perk of supporting a small female owned local business:
www.sweetpicklepress.com

For the gal who can’t stop with just her name on something….and must have an image of herself on there too (kitty time is in full support of this, by the way):
http://www.designhergals.com/

Paper it up, dear readers..and if you come upon another fabulous site, be sure to inform MOI…..share the wealth.

Kitty time’s little daughter changes a warp speed. My husband and I are always amazed at how quickly she grows and develops. What happened to the sweet little newborn that fit from my elbow to my hand? It’s fun and exciting to watch and experience.

But sometimes, it’s a little bizarre.

Case in point – while my 13 month old has yet to show any noteworthy signs of separation anxiety, much to my relief thus far, when she is tired or not feeling well, she does tend to want moi.

And really, who can blame her?
She knows that I love her and will do anything in the world for her. But wait, there’s more.
She knows her mommy loves fashion, has an eye for accessories, generally smells better than daddy, and well, is pretty….so why not prefer moi?

Correct?

Mais oui!

And so..on the occasion that she passes over her dad for moi, I am beaming with pride. I must be doing something right, right? She obviously can still be attached to me even though I’m working full-time? All is well in the world.

Well, dear readers, be careful what you wish for. This seems to be a theme of kitty time.

On Sunday after her morning bottle, which she has graciously shifted to a bit later in the morning as she learns to love to sleep in (read, arise at 7am instead of 5:30am), she was playing.

My husband and I were just relaxing, easing into the morning, when suddenly Kitty Time’s dear daughter made her way past her daddy, to moi. Clearly she had a reason. She was a woman on a mission and the end-game was moi.

Ahh..victory again…..the preferred parent, I thought, as my heart swelled as much as possible before having some coffee.

And so, the sweet gal made her way up to my lap, here she was, wanting me…and….then……she puked.

Mais oui!

All over moi.
and her.

Nothing like starting the day off with a real scent of baby. Forget that crap they make you believe on TV about sweet smells and baby powder. This is the real deal.

And so, dear readers, the reason for her trip to moi was clear. She didn’t feel well and she wanted her mommy.

Though it might not always smell that great, it still feels good.