Friday, February 18, 2011

almost to 2...

Max will be 2 on Tuesday. It is truly amazing how fast time flies. It seems like just yesterday I was pregnant waiting for my baby to be born.

We had some early struggles but we made it through. Breastfeeding was not quite as easy as I thought it might be but we made it work. I was not about to stop for any reason. Baby wearing has become a passion of mine.

Traveling long distance when he was almost 6 months old was definitely easier in some regards than at 20 months. I am hoping that when we travel in May he will be good. This will be his first big trip in our new van with a chance to watch movies.

And a big trip is always fun when Grandma is sitting next to you. :-)


Wednesday, January 12, 2011

I am...

a total slacker when it comes to this blog thing. I am not the best at writing full papers (unlike my wonderful husband who can have pages of information flow out of his fingertips) and still make sense! I sometimes lie in bed waiting to sleep and think about things to write. Yet when morning comes and other things happen, I forget all about it.

I love reading amazing stories concerning families, mommies, breastfeeding, toddlers, kids, and daily life.

I read posts that make me laugh, or cry, or get angry, right along with the author.

I guess it goes to prove that I am like my mom who is a reader with just about every fiber of her being. She keeps a book log so she knows what she read and how many books she reads in a year. It is awesome. I think she read 200+ books last year? I might be wrong but the woman is a super reader. I like to read but with a toddler I am lucky to read a magazine cover to cover.

As a mom of an almost two year old, the internet is my connection to the outside world.

Not all day but most of the time. Who is going to want to be called when your child is still awake at midnight?

I have made it a priority to attend La Leche League meetings regularly, even if it is just to get out of the house. We try to attend play groups and baby wearing meetings that I have spear headed for our area and I am part of a great group of moms/parents who are starting up a new natural family living group in Chesterton.

I may not be a part of the "workforce" but I am definitely part of my community.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Toddler wearing....


Yesterday, I did a Quilt Shop hop with my mom and 19 month old son. We drove to South Bend, Wakarusa, and Goshen. I have been baby wearing since I brought Max home from the Hospital. I would have never been able to do what we did yesterday trying to use a stroller. It would have never worked. Max slept though the whole first store in a Maya Wrap ring sling. Maya again in the next over stuffed store. By the time we made it to Wakarusa he was awake and onto my back he went in the Babyhawk OhSnap. At the final store for the day there was a toy area surrounded by a 4 foot gate. At first Max was interested in playing but not alone. So after my mom checked out she played with him so I could wrap up my purchase.

Fabric stores are wonderful magical places where imaginations can run wild. So much to see, touch, and explore. I can explore that with my little guy. Only with baby wearing can I let my child explore with me.

Babywearing is normal. Natural. Safe. A daily way of life. I would never change any part of it.

Viva la Babywearing!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

more time

I wish there was more hours in the day. More time to spend with my family all together before the sun sets at night. I am sure someday in the not too distant future, when Max is old enough to be in school, I will wonder how to fill my day.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

the day in the life of my 18 month old.

Wake up around 8 a.m.
nurse.
demand to watch plowing/steam traction engine videos.
eat a ton for breakfast. usually fruit and rice chex.
play.
hang out with mom.
nurse, eat lunch.
play.
fall sleep at some point.
nurse.
nap some more.
play with everything in the house that is NOT a baby toy.
have some dinner.
play.
nurse.
sleep around 10 p.m.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Fair time 2010

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Mom, Max, and I. It was unbelievably hot. Hopefully next summer will not be as bad. :-) But as you can see it is still easy with a sling.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Baby carrier conundrum

I love my Maya Wraps. I own 3. One in the house, and two in the car. I also have a Sleepy Wrap and a hand made Mai Tei. We also have 3 strollers. One umbrella stroller from my cousin (also lives in my car), one graco stroller that matches Max's original car seat (although I never used them together), and one very expensive Burley Bike trailer (that can hold up to 2 kids or 100 lbs). Max being 16 months old now I need to carry him safely and securely, but out of my way sometimes, as in on my back.

My husband thinks I am crazy. Especially in wanting another type of carrier. I wish money was not a concern.

I will find a way. It will be mine. I end carrying Max everyday. I will make it easier on me. :-)