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"Day 3 started out badly. Not only did my toddler run a 103 fever all day but my little girl reached a high point in our battle against reflux. So, we had an impromptu doctors visit. I tend to not "do cloth" at my doctors because there is always a lot of diaper on and off things have to be done. Well, this time I had no choice. I said I would diaper in flats all week and well that's what View Post
Both of the boys are sick with a cold or allergies of some sort, but we're making the most out of our day! Did you know that Tigger does mirrors? View Post
from Eileen....Day 2! "It's wash day! Well I did it. I washed diapers by hand. I'm giving myself a huge pat on the back. I don't really know if I technically deserve one but I guess I'll take it. The experience itself was really very good. I'm not too sure how "good" washing pee (and poop) out of cloth by hand is, but generally speaking, it was better than I expected. My wash routine wasn't too off from View Post
Some days, it's nice to know that someone out there is looking out for you. We went to bed late last night (after the Mavericks won in overtime! woo hoo!) and woke up early to two kids who are still recovering from 3 weekends of traveling. So this was a nice surprise to see come from the mailbox: So now the question is....does this mean there are more early mornings in my future? I'm totally View Post
Flats & Handwashing Challenge: Day 1from Eileen, our brave flats & handwashing mama...."Well I'm here and it's day 1 of my challenge. There was a moment of bone chilling fear as I woke this morning. What have I gotten myself into!?! Well I jumped in and am surprisingly happy, not everything is fantastic but it isn't down right horrible. There is good and bad so far. Let's start with the bad. I View Post
I first started using OxiClean before we had kids. But I fell in LOVE with OxiClean when Captain Fussybuckets was only a few weeks old. This stuff is AMAZING. It has worked on all kinds of stain...from breast milk, formula, baby food, DIRT, grass stains, spaghetti sauce, diaper stains, even blood. I have never once been disappointed with the power of OxiClean. It has made my job as a mom MUCH easier because I've never had to prewash View Post
As I said in a previous blog post - found here: Exciting News - my friend Eileen, along with hundreds of other mommies, are going to be doing the Flats & Handwashing Challenge, starting on Monday, ending on Friday, of next week, and then telling us all about it! I think this is a SUPER fantastic idea!! Here is her first installment, a preview of what's to come! I'm not sure what is propelling me to complete View Post
I was given the opportunity to review an online brain training program from Learning Link Technologies. This program is targeted towards kids with learning disabilities, but it would be beneficial for any child of any age. It is not academic, so kids as young as Captain Fussybuckets (2 1/2) can do the daily activities. While I haven't started it with him yet, and it may take some patience to keep him focused, these are whole View Post
Captain Fussybuckets has had eczema and skin issues since he was 2 months old. Of course, he comes by it naturally, because both Daddy and Mommy have skin issues, too. But we just don't know what to do to help him anymore. We've tried the prescription steroid creams and they clear it up, for a few days, but I just want something better as a preventative. We've tried covering him in heavy "therapeutic View Post
This weekend we went on a little trip. It was all about business and we realized that it wouldn't be in Baby D's best interest to go along with us. So, reluctantly, we left him at home with Grammy and Grampy and hit the road. As hard as that was to do, we are SO glad that we did, as it was the best decision for all of us. I am so thankful that he has grandparents (all four!) that love him very, very much and would View Post
