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This is it.

Posted July 30, 2007 at 1:23PM by cosmoblue

Well, this is my last post for at least 36 hours. We are putting our computer into storage in a couple of hours and I won't see it again for 3 weeks when I arrive in Portland. I am going to go insane. I will post after I get to Ohio and let you all know how the move out went. So far the last 24 hours are going to be an adventure. Later.

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rockergirrl responded July 30, 2007 at 1:30PM

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oh good luck to you. Can't wait to hear about your new adventure.

vtmomof2 responded July 30, 2007 at 1:47PM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

Good luck! What an exciting adventure.

dustbunny responded July 30, 2007 at 2:04PM

dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

adventures in family moving! have fun & enjoy the experience

LatteMommy responded July 30, 2007 at 3:06PM

LatteMommy

Best wishes to you. Good luck.

beachin responded July 31, 2007 at 9:52AM

Every family has a story, tell yours today www.pagesofalifetime.com

Best wishes on your move!

momotogo responded July 31, 2007 at 2:24PM

Thinking good thoughts for you. Look forward to hearing stories.

TLC = Self Image Breakdown

Posted July 28, 2007 at 4:32AM by cosmoblue

arrgh! i was watching tlc tonight, specifically what not to wear and now i am obsessed with what i have and don't have hanging in my closet. i am obsessed with my mommy body. i have been in denial about my bust and waist. they are a lot bigger than they used to be. i had thought that i would lose the inches by now at least the ones in my waist (three inches) i am still nursing so i can accept the girls (i went from a c to an ee) for now. i just don't know when to give in and buy an entirely new mommy body wardrobe. i haven't worked out hardly at all i have only been to yoga 9 times in 13 months and i haven't done any cardio or core. i keep intending to, but i don't. i also plan to have another dc sooner rather than later. do i go on looking like a lazy bum until after the next dc? or do i buy new clothes that i can only wear until i get pg again? i am a fashion designer i can't just look like i have been. i need to find new freelance clients in oregon. who hires a fashion designer that looks like she hasn't been shopping in 5 years? i haven't by the way. i look grody.

when did you mommies get back into pre baby shape? if you haven't yet when did you stop denying your mommy shape and buy new clothes that fit you?

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vtmomof2 responded July 28, 2007 at 8:16AM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

I didn't gain any weight when I was pregnant for daughter (my husband left and I went through a divorce during my pregnancy so it was stress not luck) and I gained an amazing amount of weight for my son, all fluid. I lost all the weight but my stomach after 2 c-sections & a baby that weighed 10.5 is completely stretched. I lost my muscle tone in my lower belly and I was reading that the only way to get it back is to have surgery so I am stuck with it. I am wearing the same size I was before I had my daughter & son and was within 2 weeks of each. But my body did change and I think there are some things that just change after a baby. It has been 4 years after my son has been born and I am still trying to lose a little weight not pregnancy weight but sahm weight, the kind you gain from just being home around food all the time and eating kid food.

rockergirrl responded July 28, 2007 at 10:43PM

www.findbarefootbooks.com

pre baby shape? what is that?

beachin responded July 29, 2007 at 11:09AM

Every family has a story, tell yours today www.pagesofalifetime.com

As hard as it sounds, you need to get into a routine. Get a pilates tape or other exercise video and right after you feed the children breakfast, pop it in. Give yourself the 20 minutes in the morning. Don't worry if the dishes are done, the baby is fussy, or you have other things to do. You deserve time for yourself. No one is going to give it to you. You have to be responsible for taking it. It is ok to put things off for 30 minutes while you put yourself first.

LatteMommy responded July 29, 2007 at 8:29PM

LatteMommy

I was rollie pollie with DD in the oven. I gained almost 40 lbs with her. I ate cantaloupe so much that I thought she would come out looking like one! LOL. She is 3 yr. 4 mo. and the "girls" are still BIG (DH doesn't mind, but my back & hips do) and I want them smaller. Yup, I'm weird like that...growing up thing. My hips have yet to go back (& most likely never will), I really miss my flat tummy (had a c-section).... BUT my upper arms are what drive me frigin crazy, they got really big during pregnancy and they have stayed like that...drives me nutty. I am dieting now ... on week 2 (salad's & eating healthy food - low sugar & carbs watching)...feel better but need to add the exercise now. Will try treadmill again tomorrow. It's hard and really effects your self-esteem, but WE CAN DO IT.
I REALLY want the body I had 7 yrs. ago when I got married. I'm working on it.

dvd1711 responded July 30, 2007 at 10:02AM

Ok, I'm not a moomy, I'm a daddy so I hope you don't mind me chiming it. You're beautiful. Period. Got that? Good.

Now, the best thing you can do for your family is to take care of yourself. If exercise makes you feel good do it. But, until you can get into the new swing of things be patient with yourself. I know my wife talks down to herself and I hate it. How can you take care of yourself when you put yourself down? You can't.

Once my wife grabbed her belly and said, "Look at this." and she meant it in a bad way. I said, "I love it, my babies lived there." She said I scored points, but I meant it.

Love yourself in averyway. Be proud to be a mom, and take care of yourself with actions as well as words.

Peace.
/Dave

Sticky_Mommy responded July 30, 2007 at 11:15AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

You have to look and feel good at every stage. Get yourself some pices that make you feel you now. Do not delay, you deserve it.

I'm almost at my weight, but my body is sooo not the same. And yes, I could be trying harder too. I do feel better when I get some exercise and that's my motovation - plus I'm going on a cruise with my girlfriends in 3 weeks!

I love DBD1711 comments - what a sweetie!

dustbunny responded July 31, 2007 at 8:14AM

dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

also a huge fan of wntw...anyway, pre- baby shape happened 9 mos after baby 1- thaw was a fluke though....prebaby shape almost happened after baby #2- about a year and a half...then after baby 3...permagut

Mmmm Sunshine Yellow.

Posted July 27, 2007 at 7:38PM by cosmoblue

my dd loves to taste colors. she has always licked tht remote when the buttons light up blue and the red bulb on the other remote. well today she ate a crayon. sunshine yellow. only the tip and i actually took it out of her mouth before she could swallow most of it. i hate to limit her creativity by saying crayons aren't for eating, but ewww.

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LatteMommy responded July 29, 2007 at 8:33PM

LatteMommy

My niece puts everything in her mouth and I really feel so lucky that my DD didn't do that. She at 3 still doesn't. We got blessed with that. My niece is always eating something.
What about dipping them in something like lemon juice or vinegar, that might help deter a little or if she likes those tastes it could encourage her.
Hmmmm tough one.

LatteMommy responded July 29, 2007 at 8:34PM

LatteMommy

Sticky_Mommy responded July 30, 2007 at 11:17AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

I love that she wants to eat colors!! Gross, but still sweet.

Irritatingly complicated!

Posted July 25, 2007 at 12:03AM by cosmoblue

well dh called last night with an update on his trip. the job fair was not very good and he can't find us a place to live. all of the place that he has been to see are already rented or are not nice or have $1000s of fees on top of the 1st month and deposit. hopefully today will be more productive with a couple of company open houses and a few rentals to see plus he is going to drive around for a few hours and see if there are any signs in windows. portland is too nice. everyone loves it too much.

Tags: moving, Apartment Hunting, Job search

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vtmomof2 responded July 25, 2007 at 12:07AM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

Find out the rental laws before you pay any extra fees. I know here in VT it is against the law to charge 1st, last & security, but a lot of landlords still do either not knowing or trying to get away with more money and most people pay extra fees that are illegal. I believe each state has a housing dept in the state gov't. Good luck.

LatteMommy responded July 25, 2007 at 12:32AM

LatteMommy

Wow, vtmomof2 has a good point. Good luck and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you all.

Sticky_Mommy responded July 25, 2007 at 1:36PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

Have you guys searched on Craigs list? You can also post in their rants and raves and see if anyone has suggestions...

beachin responded July 26, 2007 at 1:18PM

Every family has a story, tell yours today www.pagesofalifetime.com

Where are you looking to move to?

Two Nights Down . . .

Posted July 24, 2007 at 12:47AM by cosmoblue

. . . one to go. so last night was much better than sunday night. at least as far as being spooked by night noises. dd on the other hand was up every hour screaming. tylenol didn't seem to help. i ended up propping her up with a pillow and she went right to sleep. maybe the teething is causing her to be stuffy? she didn't sound stuffy. now i just have to get my apartment cleaned up for the open house that is happening here today. not that i don't have enough to do today all by myself with meals, naps, diapers, walks, reading. i'll probably just put everything into boxes to make it look like we are packing and run the vacuum.

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Sticky_Mommy responded July 24, 2007 at 2:41PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

I love that you're trying to make it look like you've been doing stuff with some random box packing! I don't envy you right now, packing and moving - solo right now!

LatteMommy responded July 24, 2007 at 3:03PM

LatteMommy

Good luck to you. Get some rest when you can. Try a hot bubble bath for yourself if you get a chance. Help take some stress away.

rockergirrl responded July 24, 2007 at 3:58PM

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have you ever tried Hyland teething tabs?

cosmoblue responded July 24, 2007 at 6:30PM

I can't do hylands they have lactose in them.

bestmommy responded July 25, 2007 at 6:20AM

life is beautiful so live every moment

good luck and after you finish take hot bath and enjoy soe light music...lol

The Babysitter

Posted July 23, 2007 at 10:15PM by cosmoblue

so i left dd with a babysitter today while i went to so you think you can dance. i feel kind of bad about it because i don't feel bad about leaving her with the sitter. i had a great time and didn't worry about her at all. i thought about her and i missed her, but i was glad to be away from her long enough to miss her. the babysitter is a friend of dh's who has a lot of experience with babysitting even though she hasn't sat for kuku before. shouldn't i feel bad abou leaving her? she definitely wasn't happy that i left her.

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Sticky_Mommy responded July 24, 2007 at 8:06AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

Congrats - You made it to the next level! It's really ok to have a good time w/o DD. You need that time to realize you're still a person outside of being a Mom.

Bravo - good for you!

vtmomof2 responded July 24, 2007 at 8:15AM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

No, everybody needs some time to themselves.

All by myself.

Posted July 23, 2007 at 1:45PM by cosmoblue

well like the title says i am all by myself. dh left for his trip to portland for the job fair last night. he doesn't come back until wednesday night. last night was long. dd has a molar coming in and woke up creaming at about 4 am and had to be bounced and given tylenol. it is really hard to measure with a screaming baby in your arms and i was to tired to think clearly enough to get my sling. on top of that it was my first night alone i have always had roomates or dh. i was freaked out by every sound i heard. oh well, tonight can only be better.

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rockergirrl responded July 23, 2007 at 2:11PM

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good luck. It is so hard when you are on your own. You do get through it though.

vtmomof2 responded July 23, 2007 at 2:11PM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

I know, I'm the same way when my hubby is away, which isn't often. But when he is I hear every little sound and have an awful nights sleep.

dhiya responded July 25, 2007 at 10:15AM

Oh,I understand..I hate being alone...Dont worry just keep yourself occupied with something so that U dont feel that U are alone...Gud luck...

Poor Customer Service

Posted July 20, 2007 at 10:27PM by cosmoblue

I was so stoked from my surfing trip today when I got got home to be even more stoked about my babyHawk being there on my porch waiting for me. I was dissapointed to find that it was not the carrier that I had ordered on May 23. It was totally the wrong color. I am so angry. I ordered a carrier with Fish on it at first. Then tree weeks after I placed my order my mei tai still had not arrived. I emailed them(they don't seem to have a number to call) and they said that it was shipped. I said "shouldn't I have gotten a tracking number or something?" They said check the Post Office. Of course the PO had no record of picking up the package. Then they said that they would make me a new one, but they were out of the fabric I wanted. So I picked another one. Now over 3 weeks later I get this ugly sling that I didn't order. I wrote them back that I did not get what I ordered. I hope that they can help me because I don't want to have to call my CC company to get my money back. $90 is a lot to me. I have never had a problem like this before.

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Surf's Up!

Posted July 20, 2007 at 10:11PM by cosmoblue

I finally got out and went surfing today. It was so much fun. When I arrived I was panicing that I had no idea how to surf any more especially since I was just a beginner the last time I was out. Once I got out there it just felt natural. Mostly I just popped up and wiped out, but it was a blast. I manged to be out on the water for an hour before I got too tired. I even wore a bikini for the forst time since DD and didn't feel completely grody. I do need to workout more.

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Sticky_Mommy responded July 23, 2007 at 10:20AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

You look HOTT!!!!
Whoo hoo - good for you gettin out there. You're making it happen. When you're in OR, the beach scean will be totally differnt - differnt trees, people, more layers, but more deadacated surfers too - have a blast!

Sticky_Mommy responded July 23, 2007 at 10:20AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

ps - where did you get your suit, and do they sell them on line?

Smasuzzo responded July 23, 2007 at 10:22AM

YOU LOOK AMAZING... skinny skinny .. I hate you a little now lol

cosmoblue responded July 23, 2007 at 1:39PM

I got my suit at the Gap.

beachin responded July 26, 2007 at 1:28PM

Every family has a story, tell yours today www.pagesofalifetime.com

What great pictures!

You have a beautiful daughter

The Big 3

Posted July 19, 2007 at 9:47PM by cosmoblue

Today we took DD to get her MMR. I was totally wishy washy on whether I was going to do it or not. We refused the Varicella by saying it was inconvient for our trip to Ohio on the 31st. I don't actually plan on giving it to DD at all if I can help it. Hopefully when she is six some kid will come to school and go home with chicken pox and DD will catch it. Otherwise we will give her option to do it when she is 12 or 13. Now I just hope that she doesn't have a reaction to it especially on the 31st when we have to travel all day to Ohio. Why oh why can't vaccines be hypo-allergenic with no side effects. I think before the next DC I will have to do a bit more research on them all. I don't feel good about having done it.

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rockergirrl responded July 19, 2007 at 10:24PM

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I opted out of the Chicken pox vax too. I also do not do the flu vax for my kids. My pediatrician only suggested that if they don't get the Chicken pox by age 12 to then consider it.

Smasuzzo responded July 20, 2007 at 8:12AM

what happened to the day when kids actually just got chicken pox lol. I remember the experience pretty positively. Oatmeal baths, disney movies, and lots of pink creamy stuff lol... other than that I felt pretty good and drove my mom up the wall... plus its kind of fun... part of my eyebrow is white... and has been since... i had A HUGE HONKING chicken pock and it turned part of my eyebrow white.... always a good story to tell

rockergirrl responded July 20, 2007 at 8:15AM

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The two main reasons are: it is more convenient for parents to give the shot because then they don't have to take time off of work when their kid gets sick and it makes the drug company lots of money.

vtmomof2 responded July 20, 2007 at 6:14PM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

I gave my kids the chicken pox vax, I did it because having the chicken pox is awful and if you get it as an adult it is deadly, I learned that when a friend of my dad's spent a couple of weeks in intensive care with it and they weren't sure he would make it. When my daughter was in kindergarten her entire class had chicken pox except for her and she was happy to avoid it after hearing what her friends went through. She was also exposed at 2 weeks old and developed a mild rash which the doctor said may have been the disease. Plus chicken pox can re-appear when you are older as shingles which is a very painful disorder.

More Smiles

Posted July 19, 2007 at 1:49PM by cosmoblue

I realized this morning that I smile now more than I have have before my DD. I was in the bathroom and in bursts DD with a big smile on her face. She was so glad to have found her mommy sitting on the potty. I couldn't help but smile. I don't think that I ever smiled on the potty before. I smile most of the day. Anytime I make eye contact with her I have to smile. Even writing this thinking about her smiling at me makes me smile. Even through all of the stress of moving out of state I smile a lot. I love being a mom.

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Sticky_Mommy responded July 19, 2007 at 5:51PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

Who knew you'd almost welcome company while in the bathroom? The serect joys of Motherhood!

Ewwwww!

Posted July 18, 2007 at 1:59PM by cosmoblue

I am totally repulsed. DD just ate dog food. My younger dog sometimes takes food out of her dish and puts it on the floor a few feet away from the dish. It is like a decoy for my older dog who tends to steal her food if she takes to long. Well I wasn't thinking that DD could get to dogfood being 5 feet away from their bowls. Then I realized that it looked like she was chewing something and I dashed away from the computer to investigate just in time to take a few crumbs out of her mouth and one uneaten piece out of her hand. I am going to assume that she has only eaten half of a piece of kibble. It is sad because I can't in all honesty say that she is vegan from conception any more. I hope that nothing in it makes her sick. Though I guess it is only fair since my mom says that I ate cat food as a baby several times. Ewww yuck! I am a bad mommy today. I know better than to take my eyes off of her for a second.

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momotogo responded July 18, 2007 at 2:04PM

If you live in a household with a pet, I think it is inevitable. I think I tried my first kitty kibble at about six. You are not a bad mommy.

vtmomof2 responded July 18, 2007 at 2:09PM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

You're not a bad mommy. This happens all the time and she should be fine.

Sticky_Mommy responded July 18, 2007 at 3:10PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

I still remember the taste of dry cat food, very salty. The only adverse reaction is my hair balls, but other then that I'm fine.

dustbunny responded July 18, 2007 at 4:37PM

dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

sticky mommy, you have hairy balls? oh, hair balls, my bad

Other Avenues?

Posted July 18, 2007 at 1:44PM by cosmoblue

Well DH is stressing about money with the move and everything. He got a letter yesterday saying that his supplemental insurance isn't paying for his emergency room visit that he had in March. So now we owe $4000. I think that he is really close to asking me to go back to work. I am therefore getting stressed about it. That is one of the reasons that we are moving to Portland so that I can stay home with DD and work on getting my line started. But then I started thinking that maybe I could get a job doing something completely unrelated to what I have been trained to do that I have an interest in. It could be an opportunity to try something new. I could maybe get a job at an auto body and paint shop. I have been thinking that it would be rad to know how to weld and chrome and mix flake. Kind of like fashion but for cars. Or maybe I could work at a museum or a yoga or pilates studio as a receptionist then I'd get free classes. No one says that I have to work for fashion people if I don't want to. I would like to SAH but I think I can make something cool out of it if I have to go to work.

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vtmomof2 responded July 18, 2007 at 1:54PM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

You can always try working part time. I work part time at home and it has worked well for me. I can earn some money, go to school this fall and not pay for daycare which is outrageous.

beachin responded July 26, 2007 at 10:26PM

Every family has a story, tell yours today www.pagesofalifetime.com

Have you looked into direct marketing companies. Some of them have wonderful perks, and you get to make good money doing something that you enjoy.

I never thought that I would do direct marketing, but I love it, and the money is good.

If I can help you in any way, just let me know.

Lovin' My Locs

Posted July 17, 2007 at 1:11PM by cosmoblue

So all of a sudden I am starting to realize that I am a woman and not just a mom. I have become obsessed with my locs which I have been neglecting horribly. I haven't taken care of them since before I was preggo with DD. Locs are low maintenace but not zero maintenace. Now unfortunately my locs are showing it. I have been reading all kinds of sites about how to fix the problem of dry, stiff, neglected locs. There is the no-poo method and the poo method, apple cider vinegar rinses and baking soda treatments. If I decide to stick with Poo I am going to have to choose something new and that means trying out new products. If I am not careful I am going to have as much shampoo as vtmomof2 soon. I definitely have to start washing and rinsing my hair more often. I have been doing it on the rare occasion that I can have 3 hours to myself. I have got to take 3 hours regulary. If I don't do something I am going to have to cut off my locs and start all over. I have had these for 5 years now and would like to have them for at least another 5. Well so begins the routine hunt.

ETA: this is the poo vs no poo thing. http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlcolumns/articles.php?id=26348

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Yummy_Mommy responded July 17, 2007 at 1:46PM

You lost me at poo! I'm sure you're not thinking the same poo as me!

Spend the 3 hours now so you're not starting at the begining of 5 years. You need that time to pamper yourself.

Let me know when you find a do that is zero maintenace, I'm in!

vtmomof2 responded July 17, 2007 at 2:04PM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

Used to have! I had to reduce my shampoo load.

cosmoblue responded July 17, 2007 at 2:14PM

poo is shampoo. some people say that people with curly or kinky hair shouldn't use shampoo.

Smasuzzo responded July 18, 2007 at 8:47AM

I guess I'm confused why it takes 3 hours to wash your hair... I feel stupid asking that...

cosmoblue responded July 18, 2007 at 1:15PM

Smasuzzo - It takes three hours because I have five years of hair on my head. Which is over 12" and it is kinky curly. I have to wet my hair which takes about five minutes to get it all wet through to the inside of each loc. Then I have to shampoo which takes about 15 minutes to get the shampoo all the way to the inside of each lock then I have to rinse for about 20 minutes to get the shampoo out then I have to repeat at least once. Then I have to do either an herbal conditioning rinse or an apple cider vinegar rinse which takes about 5 minutes to apply thoroughly and then it has to set for 20-30 minutes. Then there is another 20 minutes of rinsing. Then I have to re-twist the roots which takes about 45 minutes and blow it dry until it stops dripping which is at least 20 minutes of heat. On top of all that I occasionally do a hot oil treatment pre wash that takes about an hour.

Smasuzzo responded July 19, 2007 at 9:09PM

OMG and i bitch when i have to blow dry and straighten lol

Amazing Forgiveness

Posted July 15, 2007 at 1:04AM by cosmoblue

A couple of days ago I had a bit of a melt down. I had a stabbing headache so bad I could barely see and DD was screaming in my ear and Dh was just sitting at the computer online playing sudoku. Started yelling at everyone "why are you crying?" and "why aren't you helping me?" and "come on my head hurt why are you both torturing me?" and I was crying. This of course made DD cry more. She was hungry and I could tell but I couldn't walk straight to get her dinner and DH wasn't helping at all. I ended up being able to get up and get her dinner made about 20 minutes after she started. I felt terrible that she had cried that long and she was so unhappy. She barely ate anything and so I nursed her to bed and she was still crying until she was asleep. Then in the morning when she woke up she was smiling at me. It was as if nothing had happened. She wasn't angry with me. It was amazing and it made me feel so lucky. I had spent the whole night being angry with myself for losing my temper with her and so guilty. I woke up still angry at DH for not supporting me when I needed it. I wish that I could be like her and be able to forgive with my whole heart. She was so happy to see me. Simply amazing.

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Sticky_Mommy responded July 15, 2007 at 8:43PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

That's the beauty of kids - sometimes it doesn't even take them over night to move on.

On the other hand with DH's I hold that stuff over his head for ages. With grown-up you got to hash this stuff out. Glad your headache went away ;)

vtmomof2 responded July 16, 2007 at 7:47AM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

Kids are amazing. Don't be too hard on yourself. You are only human and can only take so much especially when you are not feeling well.

I agree with sticky mommy I would be so mad at DH for not helping when you had a headache.

I did it again

Posted July 13, 2007 at 6:53PM by cosmoblue

I went to yoga two weeks in a row. I was rewarded by having an instructor who isn't gurmukh teaching th class. Yay me. It was great. I am so glad that I went. Well next week I am going to try to go twice. A reasonable challenge I think.

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So Neat.

Posted July 12, 2007 at 3:25PM by cosmoblue

My DH is at the moment hanging out with Anthony Kiedis at Left Coast Electric because he did a project for the Camaro that Anthony is converting to electric. There was a chance that he was going to be on TV, but that isn't going to happen, but it is neat that somthing my DH did is going to be used on a celebrities car.

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Sticky_Mommy responded July 12, 2007 at 5:40PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

So cool!!!! Bummer about being a TV star, but super cool crowd DH is rubbing shoulders with.

Peaceful Warrior

Posted July 12, 2007 at 3:06PM by cosmoblue

My DH and I watched Peaceful Warrior last night and it was really good. It had read about it in Yoga Journal and so I rented it from netflix. It made me think and take a look at how I have been handling my life. I could and should be doing better. I love movies that make me think. It has a very buddhist message to it which I dig.

http://www.thepeacefulwarriormovie.com/main.html

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Sticky_Mommy responded July 12, 2007 at 5:37PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

I'm going to recomend that to my DH - thanks!

What is clean really?

Posted July 10, 2007 at 5:12PM by cosmoblue

So I was unloading the dishwasher and the dishes we kinda cruddy still. I asked my DH what he does when the dishes are still like this and he said that he puts them away. I said "but they have gunk on them" he says "but it's clean, like when you run a shirt through the washer and it still comes out with sweat stains." I know that I am on the OCD end of the spectrum, but that just grosses me out. I don't like sweat stains on my shirts or leftover letil soup on my bowls. That just isn't clean to me. Ewww. I need a new dishwasher.

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Sticky_Mommy responded July 10, 2007 at 5:25PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

I like the term AkinVT coined "It should be BH - for bone-headed husband."

I had to laugh at the sweat stains comment. I totally agree with you, still dirty! Sorry DBH, still dirty.

Thanks for the laugh!

Not enough pictures

Posted July 9, 2007 at 2:42PM by cosmoblue

Today, I was thinking that I have not been taking enough pictures of DD lately. I usually put a new album on Snapfish every month andI don't think that I have really taken more than 3 pictures of her this month. We haven't really done anything or been anywhere so that is part of the reason. It is weird because I usually take over 300 pictures of her each month. Weird that all of a sudden I have started slacking off.

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Sticky_Mommy responded July 9, 2007 at 3:17PM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

I know what you mean. But it's with our 2nd. He's 13 months and we only have one framed photo of him in our house. And that is a photo of him & his sister.

I'm a horrible mother! Horrible!

rockergirrl responded July 9, 2007 at 5:22PM

www.findbarefootbooks.com

my problem is because of digital (which I love and hate) I don't have any printed photos of the kids. My first kid has a photo album up to age 4 months. My second kid? Nothing. We have all the pics online but I just haven't printed any out. Now I will have to go back over years and years. I better start now. It will be worse if I wait 10 more years.

dustbunny responded July 9, 2007 at 10:52PM

dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

excuse me sticky, isn't your husband a photographer...you are a terrible mom...kidding LOL!!! the photos get taken, they just sit in digi-land, right?

Sticky_Mommy responded July 10, 2007 at 8:12AM

I love my job, it gives me a break from my kids!

I know bunny, you'd think we'd have photos all over the place, but as you & rockergirrl pointed out most are stuck in digi land! You know the saying the cobblers childern have no shoes - same thing here.

Activism?

Posted July 7, 2007 at 2:43AM by cosmoblue

I am consumed with taking a step from concerned citizen to activist. I think that it is because I am a mom now. I want the world to be better for her. I am interested in the Moms Rising organization, I am an environmentalist, and I am a vegan. I try to lead by example however that only reaches my friends and family. I want to do more. The thing is I have never been an activist before. I don't know how. I am afraid of confrontaions. I don't like to argue with people using information that I cannot myself physically prove. I am not a master of very many trades and I only really know about clothes. I don't know. Anyone have any personal stories of activism? I want to support animals, the environment, electric cars, families, I just don't know if I am the right kind of person to do it.

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rockergirrl responded July 7, 2007 at 6:20AM

www.findbarefootbooks.com

I think one important thing to remember is that being an activist does not have to mean confrontation and arguing. In my opinion it is about choosing a cause (or causes) that have meaning to you and finding ways to get involved. If you are an environmentalist it can be as simple as making changes in your lifestyle and around your home. Find local groups you are interested in or start one. It doesn't have to be all about public boycotts and rallies.

I participate in World Breastfeeding week put on by the LLL each year in my hometown. Last year we has a wonderful informational event at our city hall followed by a march up our main street. I consider myself a lactivist and I have participated in several pro breastfeeding events in my area. I also do the yearly march for our local Woman's Rape Crisis Center. Joining our local CSA farmshare and trying to buy local products for me is being an activist. Some things like this in my community make me feel like I am making a change. Sometimes it is overwhelming to look at all the issues in the world. I think by starting small and local it will make you feel like you are doing more. I am sure when you move you will find a wonderful community filled with opportunities of involvement.

vtmomof2 responded July 8, 2007 at 4:27PM

Life is crazy but wonderful.

You can join groups. I wanted too make my town better by getting a police force so I joined the local group fighting for that and proceeded to run for office, I didn't win but I opened the door for others to stand up and run and we are changing our town for the better. If you believe in something there doesn't need to be confrontation to effect change. If it is the environment you can contact your representatives and share your ideas with them and pressure them to support bills that you want to pass. You can also have letter writing campaigns to your local paper and get others on your side to help pressure too make change. Standing for something can be done in a positive way without confrontation. Good luck!

Afternoon Playdate

Posted July 5, 2007 at 10:27PM by cosmoblue

We had a lovely playdate this afternoon with two of the other moms from my birthing class. It was neat watching them all play and interact with each other. The last time we got together to hang out the babies weren't really even crawling. I felt like a horrible mommy for not having a camera with me. They were all so cute. DD actually went over to one of my friends and gestured for her to pick her up. She has never done that to ny other person than DH and I. It is going to be sad to be so far away from them. It would be nice to keep in touch with them after we move. I hope that we do.

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Who Killed The Electric Car?

Posted July 4, 2007 at 9:14PM by cosmoblue

I just watched Who Killed the Electric Car? for the first time today. I thought that it was realy interesting. I was worried that it was going to be depressing, but it was mostly just amazing how ridiclulous the whole thing is. My
Dh is an Industrial Technology graduate who specializes in energy and power and his personal passion is automotive. I like that it showed what his work (future work) is about from different perspectives. He was working with gadget at Left Coast Electrics for a little project before school got all crazy for him last quarter and it was neat to see him in the film. It is motivational for us to get on top of our conversion project ASAP. Gadget is willing to offer any assistance he can with no charge since DH wasn't paid for the "internship." Any who I am glad that I saw it.

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Alphabook Craziness

Posted July 4, 2007 at 2:09PM by cosmoblue

I need suggestions. DD is in love with the Baby Einstein Alphabooks that she got for her birthday. We have been reading them all week long. The thing is I feel like they are the same book over and over. I try to make animal sounds for all of the animals and other things that I know what sound goes with them, but I don't know if that is enough. I know it is getting boring for me, but apparently not for her. I just want to make sure that I am making the most of the books. She is 13 months old now.

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karriejean responded July 4, 2007 at 5:05PM

Massage therapist, martial artist, butt-kickin' momma.

Repetition...it can drive a mother crazy. However, that's how they learn. There have been many things that have driven me a little bonkers, like reading the same book four or five times in a row every night or watching the same movie every day. My advice to you is to just let it happen. Have you gone through the books with her and asked her what the sounds are? That will make it more exciting for the both of you. I also wouldn't worry too much about whether or not you're making the most of the books. The fact that you are sitting with her and going through them is enough. What a good mommy you are!!!

dustbunny responded July 5, 2007 at 2:30PM

dishing the dirt, cleaning the chaos

Hey! Ok, so my son did that with the baby einstein animal flashcards...to step it up, I photocopied each one and made a matching game out of them...or just stick with it..she'll drop that book suddenly and pick another!

Guess who went to yoga!

Posted July 3, 2007 at 8:11PM by cosmoblue

Me! I went to yoga today and I feel so good. I don't hate my husband. My headache is gone. The world seems bright and rosy. Yay! It was hard getting there but I am soooo glad that I did. I whined a little whle Gurmukh was going on and on about how we all need to see Sicko and how she was brainwashed in public schools in the 40s and 50s, but once we stated out practice I forgot all about it. It was so nice dedicating that time in my day to focusing on myself and my daughter with no distractions. When we danced with our children I couldn't stop smiling and kissing DD. I felt great hugging her so close as we bounced and twirled through the room to All we need is love. By the end of the practice I didn't even mind her rant about how we shouldn't vaccinate our children and we shouldn't give them food until a year old and no grains until they have their molars. She might be too famous for her own good, but she is sweet. She means well.
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