We're still here...

Yes, I know...it's getting old! "busy, busy, busy"...but I am still here, contrary to the way it looks around these parts. I try to check in on you all several times a week. I've been very happy to read up on some happy changes for some of you! :) Josh, Jaden and I are doing well. Our little guy is getting so big! I wish I could hold and cuddle him all day, every day! I'm still planning to try and catch up on posting photos of Jaden. I've been taking them, I just haven't posted them. This photo is from Father's Day, I love the way it turned out <3

Working on a new blog...

Since becoming mommy to my little stud muffin seven months ago, my whole world has changed...I've changed. I've gone from stay at home wife/mommy and student to "working wife/mommy" and student. Perhaps my most challenging role yet.I've graduated with my Associate and begun working on my bachelor's degree. It's a strange, yet welcome feeling. I celebrate the person I am becoming wholeheartedly. That little boy is my pride and joy! I guess I just didn't think that even the little things that don't necessarily involve him directly would change. I'm at an interesting point in my life to say the least. My attitude is changing, my desires are changing, my likes are changing...my style is changing. I'm becoming more confident in some ways and more vulnerable in others.
To celebrate this I've been working on another blog...I haven't gotten very far, mostly due to time constraints. That and I'm trying to decide how to go about it. I'd really love to try and have it designed specifically for working mom's and make it something of an escape/help source for working mom's. While I have much respect and LOVE for the SAHM community, I am not able to be one. There is much more out there for the SAHM community than there is for the Working mamma's. If you're a SAHM...please under no circumstance misunderstand what I am trying to say...I envy you in many ways, believe me! Some of us just don't have that option.
As I was saying, I would love to eventually have it professionally designed and devote adequate time to updating it...meanwhile I'm in the planning phase.

We'll see how it goes. :)

In other news...my little bitty baby, is a baby no more! He's a big 7 month old teething, feisty, lovable little monster ;)
I LOVE that little monster more than I can say!!!! <3 He is full of personality, and let's not forget the "tude"! As in ATTITUDE, lol. Strong-willed child! We will be sure to start "channeling" that "tude" as soon as he is able to grasp the concept. We've already had to start with the "no-no" and "good boy"! Mmmm-hmmm! You read right! He's already testing us! What amazes me is the fact that whether he chooses to do it anyway or not, he understands it! If we keep saying no-no (for example when he tries to tear off bits of the plants outside on the porch), he'll look right at us with that "...what, this plant?...but are you sure I can't just ...you know...just a little piece....come on...let me try...see me....you watching mommy?!". He's too funny!Oh I have my hands full ;)

Well, I suppose I should be getting to some schoolwork...I hope you are all well. What do you think about the blog? Any working mamma's out there?

My boy and his Jumperoo...

I love this style (Luv U Zoo...Fisher Price)...so cute and fun!

Family Pic

That giant wet spot, you ask?! DROOL...yup...mommy was attacked by a teething baby boy!

6+ months later....Mamma's favorites!

It's been about 6 1/2 months since my little man came home. It's so hard to believe it's been that long already! It has gone by so fast! I've used a number of different products on him trying to find what works, and what we like...I'm no snob when it comes to store brand, so long as it works (I am on a tight budget, so if I can cut costs, I will) here's what we like/don't like:


Like:

Johnson's Honey Apple wash/lotion (oh it smells sooooo good!...and it's gentle)
Aveeno Eczema cream for baby (Jaden has eczema breakouts every so often)
Desitin diaper rash ointment (worked best for him...I also tried buttpaste and aveeno...but desitin worked best)
Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers (I really like the Luv's...they're inexpensive and really do hold the blowouts like they claim...but my boy's hiney is a bit sensitive and when it's hot out he's prone to diaper rash so we had to switch back to the expensive diapers...they're gentle and super soft)
Huggies thick wipes (I love the cucumber and green tea...I think that's the right scent...so refreshing...lets face it...when the booty is in a diaper all day...it's necessary!!!)
Little noses saline drops (poor Jaden definitely needed those over the winter months!)
Enfamil Gentlease (after two months of struggling with breastfeeding...Jaden decided he'd had enough. I was sad to give it up...still am, but he got to the point where he refused to try...and I wasn't about to force him. He had some colic issues in the beginning and this formula helped a lot!)
Mum mums (great finger food for little ones who aren't ready for cheerios and such)



Dislikes:
Dr. Brown's bottles (plastic ones leak...very badly!!! so very annoying! The glass one's aren't as bad)
Pampers...not a fan
Target brand and walmart brand diapers (you get what you pay for with those...
Parent's choice baby lotion (doesn't hold true to it's claim of comparing to Johnson's)
Target brand baby wash (again...not comparable to Johnson's)
Parent's choice wipes (not terrible, but they won't work with my wipe warmer...I end up fighting to get them through...)

So...there you have it. My two cents ;)

Little Mr. Cool Guy!!

First time in the pool!!

(Yes, I braved the bikini...)