Friday, December 05, 2008

In Your Face!

That's what I think about when I'm cleaning. I'm a semi-green Mommy. I've gone pretty much BPA free, I use glass bottles, I don't use much plastic at all. I ALWAYS buy organic milk and meat. But how can we not be concerned about using safe cleaning products around our kids? I started being careful when I was pregnant. (I used every excuse I could to get out of cleaning!)
The only chemical cleaner I use is some scrubbing bubble type bathroom cleaner in my bathroom to clean the glass around my shower and for the tub and potty, but I turn on the vent, turn on my ceiling fan (my bath is connected to my bedroom)and open the windows. If it smells that bad and forces me to do those things, then I probably shouldn't use it, right?
But, around my kids is different. I usually use one of those microfiber cloths and no cleaner at all. Before that I used Seventh Generation. Yesterday I picked up some clorox green cleaner I think it's called (I cannot find the bottle?? I guess the kids walked of with it??) I'm not sure how safe it is, really. Do families still use those strong cleaners anymore? I cannot imagine using something like Formula 409 on my kitchen table where my kids sometimes lick the table acting like a dog? I think I'd rather use nothing at all. I bet licking my table with normal germs is better than licking the table after using scarey chemicals... Right?

Saturday, November 08, 2008

Newest Product Review, Punkin Seed!

They say "a picture is worth a thousand words"? Then I say, "a package is worth a thousand words". The presention of these adorable products was more than impressive. This included a gift box that was an adorable green cirle pattern, wrapped in a matching bow. Don't you just love NOT having to wrap your gift? ( I'm not one to keep all occasion wrapping paper around my house!) This led to high expectations of the punkin seed products. I was happy to see that the products matched the quality of the packaging. I received an assortment of personalized gifts. FULL REVIEW HERE

Friday, October 10, 2008

Logan's Birth Story

No one thought I would actually give birth until later in the morning, but a little before 2:00, I woke up screaming that I had to push! They all came running, and after about five minutes of pushing, at 2:00 a.m. my 4 lb, 4 oz firstborn, a precious boy, was in the world
Finish the Natural birth story

Saturday, September 27, 2008

As told to me by Sarah

** I am wearing one of those Juicy like halter top dresses (around the house and after shower ONLY) and I reach over her to tuck her in to watch a cartoon, when I bend over, my boobs fall out

MOM- "oops, my boobies fell out"
SARAH- "NO MOMMY, your boobies are HANGING out"

Thanks Sarah!

As told to me by Sarah!

**Mom is in a bad mood today, cleaned up too many messes, poopy diapers and it's wet outside, so we're stuck inside! Hubby is out of town AGAIN!
-Sarah and Andew are at the table eating yogurt and Sarah keeps dropping her spoon on the floor

MOM- "Sarah! Just how many spoons are you going to drop on the floor today!!"

SARAH- (serious look on her face) "TWO!"

I give up!

Thursday, September 18, 2008

My new favorite book


This is not your average "list of baby stuff" book. I picked up this book trying to see just what this lady could tell me that I didn't already know after having three kids... well, this is now on the list of things I am buying my new mom friends!
Find the full review on
Hip chick pregnancy guide.com

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

My baby won't sleep through the night...good for me!

I just came downstairs from comforting my 6 and half month old. None of my three kids slept through the night before one year. Depending on the day, of course, that's a good thing.
Having three kids under 4 calls for a hectic and energetic day. I feel pulled and always have someone on my lap at one time or another. But... the times at night when my youngest needs me, is time I treasure. He doesn't want to breastfeed, he doesn't want to burp, fart or perform any other bodily function, he just wants to be held. He wants to know he is safe, he wants "mommy time" The house is quiet, the chores are done (ok, so almost done) and it's just me waltzing around his room, in my 20 year old mu-mu tank dress, smelling his hair, nuzzling his cheek ever so lightyly as not to wake him. He's growing up so fast...
I may complain I'm tired, but I don't want to miss a second of this and I know how much I'll miss it the first day of Kindergarten, or when he graduates high school.
I've been through this three times and it never gets old.

I can make my butt talk...


Thank you Jim Carrey! Oh, and thanks to my husband.
Remember in "Ace Ventura" I think that's what it was? Where he uses his butt to say "can I ASS you a question" I don't know where my daughter saw that, but, she gets the biggest kick out of doing it. She runs around nakie, turns around, bends over and makes her butt talk! It's one of those things where you KNOW you shouldn't laugh, and you know laughing will only encourage it, but it's so friggin' funny you can't help it.
Ok, her first day of pre-school, I was getting my boys out of the car to walk her to her class and she was talking to some lady in the parking lot... small talk.. then she says "I can make my butt talk" Ahhh, a proud moment in Mommie's life! I laughed and the lady laughed and on we went.
I am so glad I am not a prude or uptight. I'm proud she can make her butt talk.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

THREE

Yeah, OK, I've been a little busy having babies!

  • current count: 3
  • final count: 3
  • nights I've slept 8 hours since 1994: 3
  • years until I MAY get to sleep at least 8 hours: 3

I am really blessed, I have 3 healty and strong kids. I am also hoping with 3 kids, maybe one of them will be able to wipe my butt when I'm 92! Fat chance huh?