I'm sure everyone has read about the new AAP guidelines for rear facing kids and booster seats. My hubby still laughs at me because I bought the Britax Frontier 85 for Babyum. Yes, I can harness him to 85 lbs and use it as a booster to 120. Hubby says if I try to get Babyum in a booster at 120 lbs he'll likely run away. I said, at least he'll be safe in the car... because the seat is going with him! No really though, I don't know what's going to happen. But I do know, as long as I can keep them safe in the car, I'll do what needs to be done. Doodlebug is still harnessed at 47 lbs and 5 years old, and many of her friends are, too. I wish I had sucked it up and gotten the Radian XTSL that rear faces to 45, because I'd totally turn Babyum back around!
Which brings me to this post =) Over on my blog roll you'll see reviews, giveaways and daily life. She's doing a giveaway for a Sunshine Kids Radian XTSL!! It ends April 20th, so there's lots of time to enter. And while I really want to win it, I'm letting you know, too, so maybe one of us will win! Go check it out at http://luvtosave.blogspot.com/search/label/Giveaway and enter. Good luck! (but not too much...)
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Random Thoughts
Today I sprinkled the ant hills and soon to be garden with corn meal. I read they can't digest it and will die, here's to hoping.
Babyum had speech today. We played outside with chalk and a ball and did some running, hopping and other fun things. He said "go go go", "Buh" (for ball), "Muh" (for more) and "up". It was the best speech appointment (lesson?) he's had yet! He loves being outdoors, so until it's too hot, I guess that's where we'll be. He is also learning letter sounds. I figure if he won't say words, I'll at least get him to say something! He knows A B D E I M O P R T U and sometimes Q, only he says Cuuu instead of the sound Qu. And counting, this kid is a counting fool! Granted the numbers all come out "duh duh duh" but still. We have a Lily Counting Pal and he pushes her belly and then points to the items in her book as she counts them. Awesome =)
Doodlebug is 5 now and tonight wanted her bed rail off. She was a little concerned about where her cup was going to go, but insisted we take it off. Today she didn't cry to go to school!! Yay!! I think she just wants to spend more time with us at home, and it's tough when Babyum gets to stay home. We are reading chapter books at night now. Finished Stuart Little and Charlottes Web, now on to some Tinkerbell book. I need something more classic. Tink is just not doing it for me =)
My Mandasoup (niece) is getting ready to graduate HS and go off to college. She and hubby (mine, lol) are going to visit Stetson tomorrow, where she has been accepted and will attend in the fall! I'm really going to miss her. Really. She is such a great kid. But I am excited for her to get out on her own and make something of her life, this is just a necessary step.
Greek yogurt: Liam is loving it (we get Voskos vanilla honey) half the sugar of regular and 12g protein!! Ohh, and add granola, yumm.
Playdate and ballet for Doodlebug tomorrow. Hopefully Babyum gets a nap before we have to go sit in the narrow hallway that is the "observation" area.
And I should be packing snack bags and getting ready for tomorrow. Or sewing. But I'll likely go put clothes away and go to bed. Maybe I can get some extra sleep and not be a zombie! (unlikely. I'll be listening for a Doodlebug falling out of bed)
Babyum had speech today. We played outside with chalk and a ball and did some running, hopping and other fun things. He said "go go go", "Buh" (for ball), "Muh" (for more) and "up". It was the best speech appointment (lesson?) he's had yet! He loves being outdoors, so until it's too hot, I guess that's where we'll be. He is also learning letter sounds. I figure if he won't say words, I'll at least get him to say something! He knows A B D E I M O P R T U and sometimes Q, only he says Cuuu instead of the sound Qu. And counting, this kid is a counting fool! Granted the numbers all come out "duh duh duh" but still. We have a Lily Counting Pal and he pushes her belly and then points to the items in her book as she counts them. Awesome =)
Doodlebug is 5 now and tonight wanted her bed rail off. She was a little concerned about where her cup was going to go, but insisted we take it off. Today she didn't cry to go to school!! Yay!! I think she just wants to spend more time with us at home, and it's tough when Babyum gets to stay home. We are reading chapter books at night now. Finished Stuart Little and Charlottes Web, now on to some Tinkerbell book. I need something more classic. Tink is just not doing it for me =)
My Mandasoup (niece) is getting ready to graduate HS and go off to college. She and hubby (mine, lol) are going to visit Stetson tomorrow, where she has been accepted and will attend in the fall! I'm really going to miss her. Really. She is such a great kid. But I am excited for her to get out on her own and make something of her life, this is just a necessary step.
Greek yogurt: Liam is loving it (we get Voskos vanilla honey) half the sugar of regular and 12g protein!! Ohh, and add granola, yumm.
Playdate and ballet for Doodlebug tomorrow. Hopefully Babyum gets a nap before we have to go sit in the narrow hallway that is the "observation" area.
And I should be packing snack bags and getting ready for tomorrow. Or sewing. But I'll likely go put clothes away and go to bed. Maybe I can get some extra sleep and not be a zombie! (unlikely. I'll be listening for a Doodlebug falling out of bed)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Have I written of my love of cloth diapers lately?
And the people that advocate them? Let me first say I am not a disposable basher. I will not be mad at you or tell you that you HAVE to use cloth, because I know it's just not for everyone. I just love them and want to share my love of them, and let you know you can win free ones =)
I've won a few diapers in the past: applecheeks, babykicks, flip, and thirsties. All awesome! One of my favorites I got as a freebie when I spent so much at Kelly's Closet. It's a bumGenius AIO. This is the diaper goes in the diaper bag because it's so easy! I love the velcro, the softness, the fact that I don't have to reach in and pull the insert out, but I can add more absorbency if I need to. This is also the one I leave out for Gramma, Grammy and Daddy when they are in charge of diaper changes.
So on to why I love the cloth diaper advocates. I'm looking around FB and I see that Kelly Wels is doing a GREAT giveaway!! 18 bumGenius 4.0 One Size with inserts a bumGenius Sprayer and a bumGenius Pail Liner!! This is a great starter package, and an awesome booster package. I would love, love to win, or see one of my lovely friends win, so go try =) You can read all about it at http://www.kellywels.com/kellywels-com-bumgenius-4-0-sweepstakes-kick-off and the entry form is here http://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/96418/entries/new?fb_page_id=162685573746892&ogn=facebook. So what are you waiting for? GO GO WIN!!
I've won a few diapers in the past: applecheeks, babykicks, flip, and thirsties. All awesome! One of my favorites I got as a freebie when I spent so much at Kelly's Closet. It's a bumGenius AIO. This is the diaper goes in the diaper bag because it's so easy! I love the velcro, the softness, the fact that I don't have to reach in and pull the insert out, but I can add more absorbency if I need to. This is also the one I leave out for Gramma, Grammy and Daddy when they are in charge of diaper changes.
So on to why I love the cloth diaper advocates. I'm looking around FB and I see that Kelly Wels is doing a GREAT giveaway!! 18 bumGenius 4.0 One Size with inserts a bumGenius Sprayer and a bumGenius Pail Liner!! This is a great starter package, and an awesome booster package. I would love, love to win, or see one of my lovely friends win, so go try =) You can read all about it at http://www.kellywels.com/kellywels-com-bumgenius-4-0-sweepstakes-kick-off and the entry form is here http://apps.facebook.com/sweepstakeshq/contests/96418/entries/new?fb_page_id=162685573746892&ogn=facebook. So what are you waiting for? GO GO WIN!!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sewing Sewing Sewing!
I am now a bag making mama! I will be taking orders for purses, diaper bags, kid totes, snack bags, crayon rolls, and more! Come "like" me on facebook. Etsy page soon to come! You can also email me doodlebugsandbabyums@hotmail.com for info. Pictures to come soon =)
Monday, January 10, 2011
My Monster Children
As in size, not attitude... although...
No really. Doodlebug was 40 lbs at 2 years old. The Dr asked where she was hiding the weight, but she was in proportion, so wasn't worried. We had to get her a new seat because then the highest harness weight (that wasn't $300!) was 40 lbs. Thankfully she is still in that one and has a whole inch to grow before she is to the top of the harness slot.
Babium is 2 at the end of the month, and just shy of 40 lbs, so off we go to get a new seat... again! I want both kids in the harness as long as possible, would love for him at least to be rear facing, but I can't justify buying a new seat for a few pounds, and then another again after that. Which is why I'm trying to win this!! http://busymommymedia.com/2010/12/sunshine-kids-radian-xtsl/ It rear faces to 45 lbs! Woah! And turns around to 80 after that. Can we say awesome? Who doesn't want to keep their little ones safe? =)
But wait, it gets better. You can enter to win this!! http://busymommymedia.com/2010/12/britax-frontier-85-review-and-giveaway/ While it doesn't rear face, it does harness to 85 lbs (and can be used as a booster to 120 lbs, lol! I could fit my 18 year old niece in there!). I'm leaning toward this one (if I don't win, that is) if I can find a good sale. Lets say you can get 20-25% off, break that down over the 9 years you can get out of it and what are you really paying? $230/9 years= about $25 a year? That is so worth it, yes?
I am not car seat crazy, but I've seen some videos that want me to keep my little ones in there as long as I can. Heck, I'd rear face them both if I could afford the seats! I find it so sad that my state has the worst! car seat laws. Get with it FL. Especially when you consider some 5 year olds weigh less than my almost 2 year old and they are riding around in those little booster seats. Heck I'd bet there are quite a few 6 year olds that weight less and are in a regular seat belt.
Please consider extended rear facing and 5 pt harnessing your little ones as long as possible. Sure what are the odds of an accident? Well, how many have you had, your fault or someone elses? Or how many have you seen? I'm not saying put them in a bubble, but if you can do something as little as keeping them in the harness a year longer, what does it hurt you? Just do it! =)
No really. Doodlebug was 40 lbs at 2 years old. The Dr asked where she was hiding the weight, but she was in proportion, so wasn't worried. We had to get her a new seat because then the highest harness weight (that wasn't $300!) was 40 lbs. Thankfully she is still in that one and has a whole inch to grow before she is to the top of the harness slot.
Babium is 2 at the end of the month, and just shy of 40 lbs, so off we go to get a new seat... again! I want both kids in the harness as long as possible, would love for him at least to be rear facing, but I can't justify buying a new seat for a few pounds, and then another again after that. Which is why I'm trying to win this!! http://busymommymedia.com/2010/12/sunshine-kids-radian-xtsl/ It rear faces to 45 lbs! Woah! And turns around to 80 after that. Can we say awesome? Who doesn't want to keep their little ones safe? =)
But wait, it gets better. You can enter to win this!! http://busymommymedia.com/2010/12/britax-frontier-85-review-and-giveaway/ While it doesn't rear face, it does harness to 85 lbs (and can be used as a booster to 120 lbs, lol! I could fit my 18 year old niece in there!). I'm leaning toward this one (if I don't win, that is) if I can find a good sale. Lets say you can get 20-25% off, break that down over the 9 years you can get out of it and what are you really paying? $230/9 years= about $25 a year? That is so worth it, yes?
I am not car seat crazy, but I've seen some videos that want me to keep my little ones in there as long as I can. Heck, I'd rear face them both if I could afford the seats! I find it so sad that my state has the worst! car seat laws. Get with it FL. Especially when you consider some 5 year olds weigh less than my almost 2 year old and they are riding around in those little booster seats. Heck I'd bet there are quite a few 6 year olds that weight less and are in a regular seat belt.
Please consider extended rear facing and 5 pt harnessing your little ones as long as possible. Sure what are the odds of an accident? Well, how many have you had, your fault or someone elses? Or how many have you seen? I'm not saying put them in a bubble, but if you can do something as little as keeping them in the harness a year longer, what does it hurt you? Just do it! =)
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Memories of Grandpa
My dad called me a while ago and asked if I wanted some of my Grandfathers things. His military hat, a couple guns. I have his flag upstairs, and the Bible that was given at his funeral, the rocking chair that he rocked me in (that I rocked Doodlebug in and still rock Babyum in). Grandpa and I had something special I guess. He was just always the one I connected with, I have so many wonderful memories of him. Just an amazing man. Somehow he even managed to get my grandmother her red roses for their 50th anniversary, even after he had passed. She went to the cemetery that day and there were roses there. He had promised them to her and there they were waiting for her. Sure, maybe someone in the family had overheard his promise and had taken them, but no one is admitting to it, and who doesn't want to believe in magic?
I came home to look at his things. So neat, his hat with his name and number inside, the guns, his initials carved in the holster. Just the thought of him being overseas, thinking of what he might have been doing and thinking then, did he ever imagine his granddaughter would be holding those things? I held his gun and it is worn in places from being held, but (how strange is this?) it seems like it's worn in just the right spots to fit in my hand, too. It just felt right to me if that makes sense. Maybe I'm just being too sentimental here, I don't know.
It is so important to me that my kids have memories, so this is my "make things count" reminder. More pictures, more family time, a bigger keepsake box and a written note on whatever goes in that box, so they know the story behind it and can treasure it for what it was.
I came home to look at his things. So neat, his hat with his name and number inside, the guns, his initials carved in the holster. Just the thought of him being overseas, thinking of what he might have been doing and thinking then, did he ever imagine his granddaughter would be holding those things? I held his gun and it is worn in places from being held, but (how strange is this?) it seems like it's worn in just the right spots to fit in my hand, too. It just felt right to me if that makes sense. Maybe I'm just being too sentimental here, I don't know.
It is so important to me that my kids have memories, so this is my "make things count" reminder. More pictures, more family time, a bigger keepsake box and a written note on whatever goes in that box, so they know the story behind it and can treasure it for what it was.
Here they are! And thank you to Shutterfly
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