I have had a lucky week! I have won three cloth diapers and a coupon for mama cloth. I am so excited. I may have to buy a lottery ticket. So, I have to say thank you to everyone who was holding the giveaways that I won.
Doopsy! facebook.com/BabyEcoMart
I have their button on the top of my blog. They are a great diaper, hemp inserts and fun colors.
The Cloth Diaper Whisperer! http://www.theclothdiaperwhisperer.com
I won their 30 minutes of Fluff, a Katydid diaper. I have two of these diapers and am excited to add a third. I really like this blog and their store Kelly's Closet.
Tree Hugger Mama Cloth Coupon! http://hyenacart.com/TreeHugger
I really excited to try these in the future. Tree Hugger Mama Cloth was one of the first pages I found when I started to investigate this option for me.
Bellalojo Baby! http://www.bellalojobaby.com
She was having a bad day on Friday and decided to do a quick giveaway for a Fuzzibunz OS diaper (lavender). I am so excited to try this diaper. I don't have this brand yet.
Thank you to all of these retailers/blogger for the giveaways. They are huge "pick me ups" and a lot of fun!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Motivation
Wow! It is amazing what motivates different people. Some it is money, some power or some just doing a good job. What motivates my 2 year old?... Stickers. Not just any stickers, Mickey Mouse or Toy Story stickers. We've been in the throes of potty training. She has been doing a great job, except for No. 2. That she saves for night time, which is pretty common. Well, this week we've made some progress. She realized that her tummy wouldn't hurt if she used the potty.
Last night, we told her if she pooped on the potty she would get a Mickey Mouse sticker. Before we knew it, she ran to her potty and what do you know? No. 2. She proudly put her sticker on her horse. It was a little poop, so we tried this technique again. What do you know? No. 2. We repeated this process 5 times. The horse is covered in Mickey themed stickers. Spaghetti was sitting on the potty and said "I am so proud." We had to laugh. Tonight it was all potty success!
Super Y has also taken to rolling everywhere. He has been rolling over for months, but in the last two days he is rolling to get places. Yesterday, he rolled under our bed. Today, he rolled under the dining room table. He is unsure how to control the rolling direction, but I think he is figuring it out. It is causing problems with sleep (well coupled with teething). I go in his room and he is rolled to one side of the crib sucking on his thumb, or his feet are straight up in the air.
Last night, we told her if she pooped on the potty she would get a Mickey Mouse sticker. Before we knew it, she ran to her potty and what do you know? No. 2. She proudly put her sticker on her horse. It was a little poop, so we tried this technique again. What do you know? No. 2. We repeated this process 5 times. The horse is covered in Mickey themed stickers. Spaghetti was sitting on the potty and said "I am so proud." We had to laugh. Tonight it was all potty success!
Super Y has also taken to rolling everywhere. He has been rolling over for months, but in the last two days he is rolling to get places. Yesterday, he rolled under our bed. Today, he rolled under the dining room table. He is unsure how to control the rolling direction, but I think he is figuring it out. It is causing problems with sleep (well coupled with teething). I go in his room and he is rolled to one side of the crib sucking on his thumb, or his feet are straight up in the air.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Vacation Refresh
I did not realize how much I needed the vacation away from my house and daughter. Since I have been back, I much more patient and understanding of my 2 and half year old. I expect a lot out of her and sometimes I think I am too hard on her. She is only 2 and I had forgotten that.
Since I have have been back, we smile, talk and laugh much more. I have given up on nap time all together with her. I can't seem to find the balance of when to get up in the morning (usually because I can't get up), what time to take a nap and what time bedtime is. I find that she is ready for a nap so late in the day that bedtime usually gets pushed an hour or later if she does take the nap. If she doesn't take the nap, she is very cranky. So, what to do?
Yesterday, she woke up at 7:00 am. I didn't even push for a nap or put her in her room. We had a slow day, lots of movies (mom was really tired), coloring and we took a walk later in the day. While on our walk she started acting like she wasn't feeling well. At dinner at 6:00 pm, she was yawning and rubbing her eyes. By 6:45 pm I was reading her stories and she was in her pj's. By the time my hubby carried her down the hall to sing to her in her room at 7:00 pm, she was asleep. She slept until 7:00 am this morning, at which point she came and slept in our bed for another half hour. She has never just fallen asleep in the middle of an activity. Still trying to figure out nap time, even after two years.
Since I have have been back, we smile, talk and laugh much more. I have given up on nap time all together with her. I can't seem to find the balance of when to get up in the morning (usually because I can't get up), what time to take a nap and what time bedtime is. I find that she is ready for a nap so late in the day that bedtime usually gets pushed an hour or later if she does take the nap. If she doesn't take the nap, she is very cranky. So, what to do?
Yesterday, she woke up at 7:00 am. I didn't even push for a nap or put her in her room. We had a slow day, lots of movies (mom was really tired), coloring and we took a walk later in the day. While on our walk she started acting like she wasn't feeling well. At dinner at 6:00 pm, she was yawning and rubbing her eyes. By 6:45 pm I was reading her stories and she was in her pj's. By the time my hubby carried her down the hall to sing to her in her room at 7:00 pm, she was asleep. She slept until 7:00 am this morning, at which point she came and slept in our bed for another half hour. She has never just fallen asleep in the middle of an activity. Still trying to figure out nap time, even after two years.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
"I am a cutie-pie"
My daughter is learning all about language. It is hilarious as to what she is coming up, sometimes hourly. The other morning I was changing her brother's diaper, when she came in and told me, "I am a cutie-pie." Later that day she told me all about the "tri-me-atops" dinosaur. Her name is Sarah, you fill in the blank. I love it.
Super Y is learning about language also. He bounces in his bouncer commentating what is going on around him in high squeaks, squawks and squeals. Of course, he is the only one who understands any of it. We get tons of smiles after each comment, asking us if we agree. How can you not agree with such cuteness?
My trip to Texas with just my son was a success. We got to meet the new cousin, who is tiny, but very cute. Much to my satisfaction, my daughter was overjoyed when I got home. I also found out that she turned down the cookies grandma offered her and opted for carrots and a pb sandwich. That's my girl!
Super Y is learning about language also. He bounces in his bouncer commentating what is going on around him in high squeaks, squawks and squeals. Of course, he is the only one who understands any of it. We get tons of smiles after each comment, asking us if we agree. How can you not agree with such cuteness?
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
First Vacation
Life is good. The kids are doing good, business is starting to pick up. Sunday I leave to go visit my sister and the new baby. I am only taking Super Y with me... Spaghetti is staying home with daddy and grandma. WOW! This is big. The only time I have left her over night is when I had Super Y and my dad watched her. I have to say I am nervous. I will be gone 3 days. What if she regresses with the potty training? What if all she eats is cookies? What is my house going to look like when I come home?
I guess I just need to just let these things go. I know that I can get things back on track when I get back. And anyway, my house isn't that clean right now.
I guess I just need to just let these things go. I know that I can get things back on track when I get back. And anyway, my house isn't that clean right now.
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