I’d like to report an abduction.

Posted by on December 26, 2008 2 Comments

Santa Claus has stolen my baby!  In his place he left me with an honest to goodness little boy.  One that can pull up and take steps while pushing his new wagon.  Did Santa think I wouldn’t notice that this new model  is quicker and more daring than my floor bound baby?  This little boy not only enjoys pulling himself up on anything and everything now, but he especially enjoys flinging himself off of them and laughs hysterically when he falls face first or butt first to the ground.  I think there was a mistake, Santa.  I do not recall asking for a rough and tumble emergency room visit waiting to happen in my stocking this year.  What have you done with my sweet tummy scooting infant?!

I am not exaggerating one bit when I say that in the last 36 hours Kendall has gone from the master of Army crawling to crawling on all fours, pulling up, taking steps with the help of push toys, and flinging himself to the ground with glee.  I think he might even have his first black eye.  This new found dare devilness pleases him greatly.

Among other fabulous gifts, he received a Radio Flyer push wagon and an activity table for Christmas.  I don’t know if it was just the right time, or if these toys helped push things along, but within hours of opening presents he mastered both “big boy” toys.  To think… I was expecting he would have to “grow into” these toys.  But, as it turns out, my nearly 8 month old baby is not such a baby anymore.  And something about these new developments even makes him LOOK LESS like a baby.  As I watched him gobble up the corner of yet another board book tonight, I couldn’t  help but sit there in awe.  He really is growing up…right in front of me.  How is it that we went from this

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to this… (and yes, that’s Scott rocking his super cool Santa hat in the background)

in the blink of an eye?  It made me pause and say out loud this quote I think of from time to time. “Be happy for this moment.  This moment is your life.”

I hope you all had a fantastic holiday!  Be on the lookout next year for Santa Claus.  He just may kidnap your baby, too.

Kendall is rapidly approaching 8 months old

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Having a baby changes everything… even your Christmas list.

Posted by on December 22, 2008 9 Comments
One of many failed attempts at a picture for the cards

One of many failed attempts at a picture for the cards

Christmas list 2 years ago when I was happily child free, fetus free, and not even a touch of the Baby Rabies:

1. High heel, pointy toed, knee high boots
2. Gift card to Sephora for lots of Smashbox makeup – specifically really cool eyeshadows with sparkles and brow highlighters
3.  Fun funky jewelry – chunky necklaces, long dangly earrings
4.  Something silky from Victoria’s Secret
5.  A cute wraparound top that perfectly fit my just the right size and perky bosom.

Christmas list last  year when I was 5 months pregnant, bloated and had cankles, but still had no actual child to influence my decisions:

1.  Ballet slipper inspired shoes (fashionable yet comfy with room for sausage toes)
2.  Gift card to Sephora for lotions and potions because surely Sephora would have something that prevents stretchmarks
3.  A ring big enough to fit on my Shrek fingers.
4. Underwear from Victoria’s Secret that actually cover both ass cheeks because pregnancy is already uncomfortable enough with out a V-string stuck up your crack
5. Maternity shirts that somehow managed to fit my exploding bosom without making me look like a circus tent

Christmas list this year:

1. New running shoes so that I may a) chase my increasingly mobile child around and b) be prepared for the miles I will have to start running to keep the weight off once this kid weans.
2.  Gift card to Sephora so that I may buy some pressed powder foundation and concealer for these dark circles that have suddenly appeared under my eyes, which most days is about the only thing I have time to put on.  I would also love to get myself a Chi flatiron in hopes of making this mommy cut look a little more trendy and a little less frumpy.
3. A nursing necklace with Kendall’s name and birth date engraved on it.  I get to be sentimental, while he has something to distract him from beating the shit out of me while he eats.  It’s a win, win really.
4. Bras and underwear from Victoria’s Secret that fit this completely different shaped body I’m left with.  I don’t understand… are the mediums now too big on me, or is it just that what little ass I had has now migrated to my belly?  And I never thought 36D boobs would need a push up bra.  Damn you gravity!
5. Shirts that fit over my milk factory bosom and still manage to be long enough to not show off the stretchmarks when I lift my arms.  Being back to your pre-pregnancy weight or less does NOT mean you will be back into your pre-pregnancy clothes, ladies.

Kendall is almost 7 months and 3 weeks old, I think.

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Shitty economy bonus!

Posted by on December 21, 2008 3 Comments

Don’t you just love all the great deals you can find right now since our economy has gone down the shitter?  Of course, the downside is that most people can’t even afford the really good deals because…well.. the economy has gone down the shitter.  Either way, just had to do a drive by blog post and tell all of  you that one of my favorite baby essentials – the Moby Wrap – is on super clearance at BabyCenter.com (which will be closing the retail portion of their website in January).  So all of you expecting or new mommies and daddies should really take advantage of this.  I believe you can also get free shipping with an order of $49, so take a few minutes to go through the rest of their clearance section and see what else you can tack on.

Here is a link to an organic Moby Wrap for $28

Here is a link to a beautiful Moby D Wrap for $24

Okay… have to run.  Kendall is napping and I guess I should take this time to clean.. or maybe change out of my PJs.  I dunno.  At this point, it’s much closer to night than morning.  I guess if I’ve stayed in them this long, I should just go ahead and keep them on for tonight.  Perhaps instead I might go enjoy a glass of wine…mmmm… wine.  Peace out bitches, a glass of Shiraz calls my name.

Kendall is around 7 and a half months old…. and SHIT!!  He JUST woke up!

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We have a winner!!

Posted by on December 21, 2008 Leave a Comment

Congratulations to Cathy and Ron in Colorado!  They are expecting their first baby in May and are “thrilled to win and be able to sample a lot of different products”.  They’ve been planning on cloth diapering, and now they will have an excellent start.  I will keep you all updated on their cloth diapering experiences and will do a follow up interview with them sometime after the baby arrives.  A HUGE thank you again to our excellent sponsors:

Sunshine Diapers

Modern Diapers

Baby Belle

Artsy Fartsy Foo Foo

Peppermint

Crunchy Clean

I think you all agree that these sponsors were super generous and helped us put together an awesome prize.  Please visit their sites in the future for your cloth diapering needs (and wants!).

Thank you to all who entered and to everyone who told their friends to enter. There were over 1,030 entries.  I had no idea there would be that many!  I wish I had more prizes to give away.  Maybe next time.

Finally, here are the results of the poll that I conducted.  When asked if they used cloth diapers, this is what the entrants had to say -

Yes (still a newbie)

396

No(plan to after baby is born)

323

Yes (I’m a pro!)

197

No(have a baby already)

115

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