One for One

I need some fashion advice.

I used to think TOMS were ugly, ugly, ugly. (I also used to think I would never wear Uggs, leggings, skinny jeans, or maxi dresses..... but just take a look in my closet.)

I guess I have been worn down because I now want a pair.

But not just any pair.... this sparkly silver pair.

I just have no idea what I would wear with them.

Help me out. Do you have a pair? And how do you wear them?

The TOMS website has a How We Wear Them section, but the glitter section is empty. Zip, zero, zilch, nada. Give me outfit ideas! I need to be a cool mom when I am hanging out at Miss A's preschool.

Plus, how perfect would it be for Miss A to get a pair of Tiny TOMS?

Can I have your email?

I need your help.

I want some mommy cards/calling cards/correspondence cards, but do not have tons of time to search the web for the fun, sleek and modern cards that I so desperately want.

Since the majority of my day is spent hanging out with this love bug, I need YOU to give me links to your favorite online paper source.

Now, when I pick up other moms in the park I can seem less stalkerish and give them my info on a fun card, vs pulling out my phone to text message myself their email address.

One more thing... I love, love, love, cards like the ones below, but don't want to end up in tears when my big gulp Diet Coke spills on them or they end up in the sticky hands of Miss A. So, we need to keep the $$$ reasonable.

Hand in Hand

There are a couple things that I have learned in the almost 2 years that I have been a mother.

1 - When your mother says "I hope you have a daughter just like you!" .... well, that will come true.

2 - When you hear a sweet little voice say "Uh oh Mommy.....I sorry" something messy has probably just happened.

and most importantly.....

3 - Antibiotics can give babies the runs.

We have been really lucky with Miss A. She is hardly ever sick, but when she gets the occasional ear infection, she ends up taking antibiotics for at least 10 days. Clears up the ears, but upsets the rear.

But - I have finally learned. Jamie Lee Curtis and my pharmacist helped me pick out the best probiotic ** for Miss A. She has only been taking it for 3 days now and viola. All better.

So, from here on out - antibiotics and probiotics go hand in hand in our house.

**She is actually taking one the pharmacist had stashed behind the counter. It was less expensive than the others, plus it is chewable and you get more for your money. I can email you the exact name if you are interested.

Such is life

Yesterday was one of those perfect fall days that you just want to bottle up and save for a dreary January. Not a single cloud in the sky, not too cool, not too warm and perfect for feeding the neighborhood ducks. So, when I got home from work A and I walked over to the neighborhood pond to get rid of some stale bread as well as suck up this perfect weather.

I took some pictures of a mama duck and her 12 baby ducks….

Took some pictures of the changing leaves…

Took some pictures of A…

And then I tried to take some pictures of A and me. My myself. With a big camera. Not an easy task, but luckily another mom appeared just in time and offered to take our picture. She and I started chatting and we really hit it off. *****

She was a young, fun mom – check!
And she has a little girl - check!
And she likes to feed the ducks – check!
And she is moving to Denver on Thursday – fail!

Such if life that on top of a pretty crappy Monday I would meet another fun mom that lives in my ‘hood only to find out that she is moving… this week.

Now, if I find out that my other new mom friend is moving away this week, I might never again venture out to the mall or pond.


*** I think that meeting other moms is like dating. Do they like me? Will they call me? Should I email them? How long should I wait to call or email? What should I wear? Ahhhhhh……..

****New pictures over a Baby M. ****

Things I Like....

9 weeks into this parenting thing, I have found some products that I really like...for Miss A and for me.

Pampers Swaddlers - These are wonderful... not only do they have a yellow stripe that turns green when the diaper is wet, but it is the only brand (of the ones we have tried) that prevents blowouts. Plus, they are helping vaccinate kids around the world.

Dr.Smith's Diaper Ointment and Boudreaux's Butt Paste - I had to take an antibiotic a couple weeks after she was born and as a result, she developed severe diaper rash. Dr. Smith's has the largest percentage of zinc oxide and did a wonderful job of clearing up her bum. Most places keep this behind the pharmacy counter... not sure why. I also use Boudreaux's and love it. All the other brands that we tried out were too drying.

My Brest Friend - I initially used a Boppy, but my lactation consultant recommended this and I love it! You can adjust the straps to make it tighter (as you get smaller) and it makes for a great spot for the baby to take a nap, if they fall asleep while feeding.

SaraBear Diaper Caddy - Our room is downstairs and her nursery is upstairs, therefore we rarely change her in her nursery. Most of the time, I put a plastic pad down and change her on our bed. This cute basket keeps all of the necessary changing stuff organized. Plus, you can get it monogrammed.

My daily uniform


Glamourmom Tanks - These tanks allow you to nurse while keeping your jelly belly covered up and slightly compressed. They are sleek and long and can be worn under anything.

Gillian & O'Malley Pants - Clemsongirl raves about these, so I had to try them out. They are super soft and comfy, plus they are black.... which means they are slimming. :)


Reef Sandals - My feet swelled up to the size of clown feet and flip flops were the only thing that was comfy. I still wear them everyday.



Cardigans - Short sleeve. Long sleeve. 3/4 sleeve. They make nursing a breeze, plus they can be dressed up or down.

Wrap Dresses - When I need to spruce up my daily uniform, I resort to a wrap dress. They conceal many, many flaws.

and last but not least, Spanx. Heaven. Wonderful. Fabulous. Too bad they do not make swim suits.....