Jackson: Summer

This boy has played hard this season and slept like a log every night too!

Spring Fun

Just Because My Kids...

Just because my kids are growing up....




DOESN'T MEAN I HAVE TO!!!


When we were back in MI after our ski trip...M and I had an excellent finding these fantastic New Balance tennis shoes at ..... MARSHALLS!!!

I Wish I Knew...

I wish I knew that cloth diapering is NOT that big of a deal! A lot has changed since my Mom cloth diapered us all those years ago! I was impressed with the "modern cloth diapers!" Research has revealed much to me lately regarding commercial disposable diapers. With Jackson's eczema, I found myself buying lots of diaper cream because of severe irritation. So this week, I did it! I took the small financial plunge and adjusted to the routine of Cloth Diapering!

My Conclusions:
1-Do your research! Yes, it's less in landfills and better for the environment. But more importantly, educate yourself on what's really in disposable diapers and it's effects. In comparison, disposable cost a fortune, even the generic. Talk to other mothers who cloth diaper!
2-After 12 hours, Jackson's bloody behind was improved 50%! And within 24 hours, almost completely gone!
3-Brand doesn't matter, you just need to learn what you need, how to use them, and be patient by giving yourself a few days to figure it out!
4-Disposing of the XX isn't that bad, mind you, Jackson is moving into a more solid diet, so it is easier for me. :)
5-I wish I'd tried this with Maizie!
6-Kushies work great! Canadian made, so I was able to find these at the local Babies-R-Us and WalMart!

Christmas Blessings

Yorkville Tree Lighting

We wandered over two blocks to the Yorkville Tree Lighting ceremony. Whole Foods was the major sponsor for the event and they provided hot apple cider and gingerbread cookies dipped in white or milk chocolate! Yummo! We watched a dancing play however, Maizie told us she didn't like "that Santa," we agreed he looked and sounded creepy. After about 30 minutes, we decided to come back later to see the lights. But we did have fun!