Cribs 92/365

Baby Girl doesn't sleep in a crib. She never has. From the day she was born she slept in our bed, and often in my arms. It works great for night nursing. She gets to nurse and I get to sleep.

When we decided to move back to the US my mom bought a crib and put it in our room. I think she's slept in it 3 times during nap time.  She's not a huge fan of it. Sometimes I can get to play in it for a few minutes while I brush my teeth or something, but for the most part she really doesn't like being in.  I've been trying to figure out different ways to help her like it.

Tonight I tried something a little different, and maybe a bit unorthodox...

I thought if we spent time together in the crib that maybe she would like it a little better. We cuddled and nursed and kissed the lama and I even gave her a little foot rub.

I'm not sure if this will help her like it any better, but at least she seemed to think it was fun. She even asked William to get in with us. Of course he did not and then baby wanted out. But at least we had a fun time together.

And now we know that I fit in the crib.  Even if Baby doesn't like it maybe I can use it if I want my own sleeping space when my two lovely red heads are taking up the whole bed.

Goat Pile 70/365

Our baby goats are so sweet. They all love the be held and they love attention. But they don't always love sharing the attention.

They were climbing all over me so much that I couldn't stop laughing, which made me helpless to their climbing. Silly Babies.

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!!

This week (Aug 1-7) is World Breastfeeding Week!
I wish I had something profound to say about it.

I love breastfeeding my baby.
I love holding my baby close and I love the communication, and attachment we have with one another.



I love that she needs me and I need her.


I love when she gazes into my eyes and we just stare at each other. Silently taking in the details of each others eyes and the love and trust there.

I even love her little pinches, kicking leg and occasional bite.

I love laying next to my baby at night and hearing her gulp down her night snacks as I drift back to sleep.

Yes. There are wonderful, irrefutable health benefits in Breastfeeding. For both Baby and Mother.

There are facts and studies that will tell you it's the best thing for your baby.
There are facts and studies that tell you why you should do it for "long time" (two years in the life time if a person is not long.. but whatever)

But really. I do it because I love it. And so does baby.

Papa and Baby

A few posts ago I shared with you about my new pink Ergo that I was waiting to pick up when I returned to the states.

Well the day has finally come and I am so so happy with my beautiful pink Ergo.
The Ergo is my favorite baby carrier for heavy babies. (I like wraps for infants and newborns). It's so comfortable and distributes the baby's weight on my hips and not just my shoulders. It's also really comfortable for the baby since they are in the sitting position with support instead of being dangled by their crotches.
PLUS. It's SUPER cute!
I've used it every day since we've been State Side and LOVE putting it on. It's the perfect baby accessory.

Even my Dad thinks so.
Papa and Baby Bonnie went for a walk today while I was getting ready for Jenny's wedding. Don't they look so cute!

Mama's Little Helper

Bonita Rose and I are currently Traveling. Before we left we had alot of packing to do. Here's a picture of my baby girl helping me pack. She's such a wonderful and happy baby.

Stroller Frustration

What I want is a Mommy Facing Stroller!!

Why is that so hard.

I want it to be ONE PIECE.(non of this take the freaking seat off and turn it around).
light weight.
single hand folding.
adjustable seat for baby to sleep in.
5 point harness.
RUBBER wheels.
and not feel like it's going to fall apart if I drive on uneven pavement.
I live in a stroller UN-friendly city and I want a city stroller.

I want it to hold a baby up to 50 pounds.
I'm not looking for a travel system that the baby grows out of . I want this to last me a while. I want my toddler to face me... not just my infant.

I want it to fit in the trunk if a bit so big car and still have room for a suit case or two.

I also want it to be no more than $200

Why is that so impossible to find. Are there really no moms out there that don't want their children always in their sight?

It would also be grand of the wheels that are in the front could swivel so I can steer properly.

I want an attachment parenting stroller.