Simple, sophisticated, cooler.

Yesterday I decided to update the look of our medium sized red Igloo cooler. It was very easy, and looks so much nicer.

After masking the white top and handle with blue painter's tape and cardboard, I used Rustoleum 2X spray paint/primer in a warm tan color. Did two coats and a spray clear coat, then wrapped the handle in jute. We had a cutting board already that wedges perfectly between the handles for easy carrying, but if you can't find one, just cut one down to size.

I might paint a monogram or icon or something on it but for now, I'm enjoying the fresh neutral look!

Sins of a Mother

Forgive me, everyone, for I have sinned.

I have given cookies with dinner,

I have given cookies for dinner.

I have popped bottoms,

I have shouted shitty words,

I have occasionally ignored cries for help both figurative and literal.

I have indolently idolized my iPhone and poured too-hot gossip into little pitchers’ big ears.

I have snapped thousands of pictures of my cherubs in adorably embarrassing situations and stored them in the cloud for future humiliation.

And lastly, I have led my children and myself to believe we are the most amazing, intelligent, important persons on the planet, when deep within, I know this to be thoroughly unprovable and highly unlikely, and when they discover the truth, they will begin to descend the timeworn spiral staircase of I Hate My Mom.

For these and all the sins I can’t remember, because I am always somewhat sleep deprived, I am sorry. I have forgiven myself, and I cling like a baby sock to a chenille blankie to the hope that you truly are too young and loving to remember any of this.