So, last Wednesday, I was driving to my friend, Nicole's house for a play date when my car started making a weird noise. Why is my car making this noise? What can be wrong with it, now? What am I going to do? I pull into a gas station and park the car. I get out and examine the situation. I have a flat tire. Great! Now what?! I know how to check the oil, change the light bulbs, put air in the tires, BUT, I do not know how to change a flat tire. Crap! I call the hubs who works an hour away and he suggests to see if anyone in the gas station knows how to change a tire. No luck there. Shouldn't that be a prerequisite to work at a gas station? Oh well. The hubs and I decide to leave my car there and go back later that night once C was asleep to change the tire. I call Nicole to come rescue us from the gas station. Good thing this gas station had a McDonald's where I could sit and nurse C while we waited. Nicole and baby E came to our rescue!
While waiting for Nicole, C had a massive blowout! Not, just a blowout but a massive blowout. There was no way I was going to change a poopy baby in a gas station bathroom. So, I waited until I got home. I used like 10 wipes. C needed a new outfit change. So, if you need your baby to go poop, give them squash for the first time. Works like a charm.
Now, Nicole and I are at my house and we decide to take a run up to the outlet mall to check out some workout clothes. I text my friend, Sophia and explain my situation. I ask her if she or Ismael can watch C once he goes to sleep while the hubs and I run up the street to change my tire (Yes, I didn't make it far but I was too far to walk home). After a few texts back and forth, Ismael offers to change my tire. Awesome!! We meet him at the gas station and he has already gone to work on my car. Ismael gets the tire changed in no time and C and I are off to go get my flat fixed at Wal-mart.
C and I are at Wal-mart (where I purchased the tires from and had a warranty with) to get the tire fixed for free. So, now C needs another diaper change and I head to the back of the store where the bathrooms are and walk into the bathroom. I look around and am so confused. Why are there men in in the bathroom? What is going on here? It took me a good 15 seconds to realize that I was in the men's bathroom. What?! I swear I saw the sign and the sign said women. I walked out of the bathroom and double checked the sign...Nope, men's. Oops! So, I go to the correct bathroom and change C's diaper (no poop, phew) when I hear my name being called over the intercom to report back to the tire center. Well, my tire is shot! I need a brand new tire. Good thing I had the warranty because they prorated the cost of the tire. Instead of paying $90, I paid $40!
So, new tire is on and we are off to Outpost Crossfit to get WOD'ed (as we call a good workout at the box). Man, I needed to get WOD'ed after that crazy day!
I made Ismael and Sophia some Paleo fudgey brownies as a thank you for helping me out. I still owe Nicole. Maybe some Coke's. I feel so lucky and blessed to have such good friends who will come help you out in a time of need. Thank you friends!!!!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Smoke Alarms, beeeeeep!
Tonight was one of those nights. We were all sleeping soundly, then, beep. Beep! Beep! Beep! Oh no! The hubs wakes up and finds some batteries in our junk drawer (We always have batteries on hand. We learned our lesson a few years ago when this happened. We were out of batteries and we had to make a 3:00 am Walmart trip). So now, the task begins, to find which smoke alarm needs replacing. The hubs replaces one and we wait. Beep! We listen again. Beep! It's the carbon monoxide detector. Batteries replaced.
As I am getting all cozy in bed I hear, maaaaaaa! Ok, maybe he will go back to bed. So I wait. Maaaaaa! Whaaaaa! Baaaaa! Ok, so C isn't going back to sleep. I wonder if it was all the beeping that woke him up or he just work up. We will never know. Good thing we were awaken by our carbon monoxide detector, because that reminded us that we need to change out the batteries-day lights savings.
As I am getting all cozy in bed I hear, maaaaaaa! Ok, maybe he will go back to bed. So I wait. Maaaaaa! Whaaaaa! Baaaaa! Ok, so C isn't going back to sleep. I wonder if it was all the beeping that woke him up or he just work up. We will never know. Good thing we were awaken by our carbon monoxide detector, because that reminded us that we need to change out the batteries-day lights savings.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Dirty dishes. Dirty diapers. Dirty duds. My everyday life.
Being a stay-at-home mommy, there are many things that need to be done. Like doing the dishes. Or doing the laundry. Or cleaning the house. Or vacuuming. Or preparing dinner. But, sometimes, those things just don't get done when you have a baby to take care of. I am trying hard to be a good housewife and mommy and it seems like it gets easier and easier each day.
I'm Mel and I am 31 years old living in the suburbs of the windy city. I been happily married to the hubs for 6 years now. The hubs and I have known each since college, which is oh, almost 14 years! Wow! And since September 2011, we are a family of three. We have also an eight year old, Corgi-mix, named Goldie who is the best doggie mom anyone who can ask for.
Breastfeeding and cloth diapering never entered my mind when I
thought about kids. Before the hubs and I started trying to conceive, I
was all about formula and disposable diapers. But, slowly the ideas of
breastfeeding and cloth diapering grew on me.
Before C was born, I decided that I was going to try breastfeeding and if it didn't work for some reason, I would pump and give him breast milk in a bottle. Well, it is crazy how things change once your little one comes into the world. Once C arrived, I was determined to breastfeed and I was hooked. I loved the special bond that automatically comes with breastfeeding. I loved the closeness of holding my baby. I loved the mommy and baby time. I loved that I was providing the best thing for my baby. However, I have to admit, it wasn't easy at first. It felt like it took forever for my milk to come in. It hurt when C latched on. C had to stay an extra day in the hospital due to his high billirubin levels so I was sent home to pump what I could because the doctor wasn't sure how long C would have to stay there. Well, it just ended up being one night. And once C was home, it was even harder because I didn't have any nurses to help me. I had to wake up C to eat because of his jaundice, he needed to eat to pee and poop to lower his billirubin. Then, there was the stress of C not gaining weight, no sleep, sore nipples, and no alcohol...Well, six months later, I am still breastfeeding and loving every minute of it. I almost don't want it to end. I savor each and every nursing session. So, for all you mommies out there, that are just starting out breastfeeding, it is hard in the beginning. Don't give up! I know I wanted to but I am so glad I didn't. So, keep on trucking!!
Now, on to the dirty...cloth diapers. I have to admit cloth diapers scared me at first. Where does the poop go? How do you wash it? Speaking of diapers, time to set the washer on the rinse cycle. Ok, I'm back. All these questions started coming into my head. Then, I started researching everything about cloth diapers. I read blogs. I watched YouTube videos. I talked to friends. Then, I finally decided to make the plunge, and start building up my collection. I started collecting diapers when I was 7 months pregnant. I would watch for online sales and jump at the opportunity to buy diapers for 20% or 30% off. I finally had enough diapers when C was 3 months old. And we have been using them ever since.
There is a million other things that I can write but it is getting late and C will be waking up soon. And this mommy needs some sleep. So, until next time.
This blog post was supposed to be for Meet The Manic Mommy with The Gnome's Mom, but I missed the deadline. :( So, here it is and hopefully next week, I will be able to join in.
I'm Mel and I am 31 years old living in the suburbs of the windy city. I been happily married to the hubs for 6 years now. The hubs and I have known each since college, which is oh, almost 14 years! Wow! And since September 2011, we are a family of three. We have also an eight year old, Corgi-mix, named Goldie who is the best doggie mom anyone who can ask for.
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| Goldie on the look out |
Before C was born, I decided that I was going to try breastfeeding and if it didn't work for some reason, I would pump and give him breast milk in a bottle. Well, it is crazy how things change once your little one comes into the world. Once C arrived, I was determined to breastfeed and I was hooked. I loved the special bond that automatically comes with breastfeeding. I loved the closeness of holding my baby. I loved the mommy and baby time. I loved that I was providing the best thing for my baby. However, I have to admit, it wasn't easy at first. It felt like it took forever for my milk to come in. It hurt when C latched on. C had to stay an extra day in the hospital due to his high billirubin levels so I was sent home to pump what I could because the doctor wasn't sure how long C would have to stay there. Well, it just ended up being one night. And once C was home, it was even harder because I didn't have any nurses to help me. I had to wake up C to eat because of his jaundice, he needed to eat to pee and poop to lower his billirubin. Then, there was the stress of C not gaining weight, no sleep, sore nipples, and no alcohol...Well, six months later, I am still breastfeeding and loving every minute of it. I almost don't want it to end. I savor each and every nursing session. So, for all you mommies out there, that are just starting out breastfeeding, it is hard in the beginning. Don't give up! I know I wanted to but I am so glad I didn't. So, keep on trucking!!
Now, on to the dirty...cloth diapers. I have to admit cloth diapers scared me at first. Where does the poop go? How do you wash it? Speaking of diapers, time to set the washer on the rinse cycle. Ok, I'm back. All these questions started coming into my head. Then, I started researching everything about cloth diapers. I read blogs. I watched YouTube videos. I talked to friends. Then, I finally decided to make the plunge, and start building up my collection. I started collecting diapers when I was 7 months pregnant. I would watch for online sales and jump at the opportunity to buy diapers for 20% or 30% off. I finally had enough diapers when C was 3 months old. And we have been using them ever since.
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| C's first day wearing a cloth diaper. |
This blog post was supposed to be for Meet The Manic Mommy with The Gnome's Mom, but I missed the deadline. :( So, here it is and hopefully next week, I will be able to join in.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Date Nights
Partying it up in college. Drinking at the bars after work. Going to restaurants for dinner. Movies and popcorn. Random shopping trips. Those were the things of the past. Things before marriage. Things before a house. Things before C. And, yes, I am ok with that because I love to spend time at home and enjoy "date" night with the hubs.
Our date nights usually start when C goes to bed which is around 7:00. The hubs will work hard in the kitchen and make us dinner. There is always something new and tasty on the menu, like pizza and chicken wings, some tasty Indian food, or some pasta and breadsticks. After dinner is cooked we will sit on the couch and enjoy our feast while watching a movie through Netflix or Amazon and spend time together. We love to wrap up in a nice cozy blanket to cuddle on the couch.
Once C was born, our lives didn't change much. Ever since we purchased our house in 2006 (at the peak of the housing market, blah), we started staying in more and more. We spent more time at home experiencing with new recipes, spending time together, and being in the comfort of our new home. And why not?! It was cheaper. It was more relaxing. No annoying waitress bothering you. The food tasted better. We didn't have to go anywhere. We were home and enjoying our "date."
Now, that C is a little older and is able to fall asleep on his own and stay asleep (most nights), some friends have offered to babysit C while the hubs and I went out on a real date. We are looking forward to spending time together outside of our house. One of these days it will happen.
Our date nights usually start when C goes to bed which is around 7:00. The hubs will work hard in the kitchen and make us dinner. There is always something new and tasty on the menu, like pizza and chicken wings, some tasty Indian food, or some pasta and breadsticks. After dinner is cooked we will sit on the couch and enjoy our feast while watching a movie through Netflix or Amazon and spend time together. We love to wrap up in a nice cozy blanket to cuddle on the couch.
Once C was born, our lives didn't change much. Ever since we purchased our house in 2006 (at the peak of the housing market, blah), we started staying in more and more. We spent more time at home experiencing with new recipes, spending time together, and being in the comfort of our new home. And why not?! It was cheaper. It was more relaxing. No annoying waitress bothering you. The food tasted better. We didn't have to go anywhere. We were home and enjoying our "date."
Now, that C is a little older and is able to fall asleep on his own and stay asleep (most nights), some friends have offered to babysit C while the hubs and I went out on a real date. We are looking forward to spending time together outside of our house. One of these days it will happen.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Happy 6 months birthday to my babe!
Dear C,
You are 6 months old today! Where has the time gone? These past 6 months have flown by. Before we know it, we will be celebrating your first birthday. I remember, so clearly, like it was yesterday when you were in my belly. I loved feeling you move around and wondering what body part was poking me. Is it an arm? Leg? Foot? Your bottom? I loved going to the doctor to be able to have the chance to listen to your heartbeat. It was such a calming sound. Being pregnant was the best but what made it even better, was the day you were born. I was so anxious to meet you, to hug and kiss you, and to give you endless cuddles and love that I forgot all about labor and how nervous I was to experience it. Well, I look back and think, oh that wasn't bad at all. What was I nervous about?? I created a life and here you are in my loving arms. It was love at first sight.
Well, six amazing months have past. We had a rough start with you being jaundiced, breastfeeding mishaps, and many sleepless nights. But, I wouldn't take it back at all. In matter of fact, I would do it all over again. You are the love of our lifes. You smile and laugh all the time. I love it when you smile at me. It always makes my day so much brighter. You have the cutest laugh, it is contagious. You have tried rice and oatmeal cereal, bananas, peas, and carrots. I think you like oatmeal and carrots the best. You love when it is mealtime and you always finish your helping and sometimes even "ask" for more. I am teaching you baby signs. So far, I have taught you all done, eat, more, and diaper. I am waiting for the day you sign back to me. You can sit unsupported for a few seconds. You don't like it when I leave the room to make your breakfast even though you can see me in the kitchen. You just started wearing 6 month clothes. You weigh 13.13 lbs (5%) and are 25.5 inches (25%). You sleep through the night, most nights. You love to play on your play mat and talk. You have a few friends who you are starting to interact with. You like to take short naps or party all day with me (not party, but have me as company but we call it partying in our house). You are almost rolling over from your back to belly, almost. You are my WOD partner. You like to Skype with Nana and Gigi, sometime Poppy and Pepere participate in the conversation.
I can't wait to see what the next six months will bring us. I love you so very much!!
Love,
Mommy
You are 6 months old today! Where has the time gone? These past 6 months have flown by. Before we know it, we will be celebrating your first birthday. I remember, so clearly, like it was yesterday when you were in my belly. I loved feeling you move around and wondering what body part was poking me. Is it an arm? Leg? Foot? Your bottom? I loved going to the doctor to be able to have the chance to listen to your heartbeat. It was such a calming sound. Being pregnant was the best but what made it even better, was the day you were born. I was so anxious to meet you, to hug and kiss you, and to give you endless cuddles and love that I forgot all about labor and how nervous I was to experience it. Well, I look back and think, oh that wasn't bad at all. What was I nervous about?? I created a life and here you are in my loving arms. It was love at first sight.
Well, six amazing months have past. We had a rough start with you being jaundiced, breastfeeding mishaps, and many sleepless nights. But, I wouldn't take it back at all. In matter of fact, I would do it all over again. You are the love of our lifes. You smile and laugh all the time. I love it when you smile at me. It always makes my day so much brighter. You have the cutest laugh, it is contagious. You have tried rice and oatmeal cereal, bananas, peas, and carrots. I think you like oatmeal and carrots the best. You love when it is mealtime and you always finish your helping and sometimes even "ask" for more. I am teaching you baby signs. So far, I have taught you all done, eat, more, and diaper. I am waiting for the day you sign back to me. You can sit unsupported for a few seconds. You don't like it when I leave the room to make your breakfast even though you can see me in the kitchen. You just started wearing 6 month clothes. You weigh 13.13 lbs (5%) and are 25.5 inches (25%). You sleep through the night, most nights. You love to play on your play mat and talk. You have a few friends who you are starting to interact with. You like to take short naps or party all day with me (not party, but have me as company but we call it partying in our house). You are almost rolling over from your back to belly, almost. You are my WOD partner. You like to Skype with Nana and Gigi, sometime Poppy and Pepere participate in the conversation.
I can't wait to see what the next six months will bring us. I love you so very much!!
Love,
Mommy
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| Here you are, just hours old. Look at that cute face. |
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| Here you are, 6 months old! Such a big boy! |
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