First let me start off saying that I tried twice to write this post via BlogPress for my iPhone. Once it blanked out and when to the home screen, second time it erased the post!!! WTH
So here I go.
Yesterday I went to Joann's to look for fabrics for cloth diapers. I know that I did not pick the best day to head to a fabric store but I was kid less, perfect time to go. So I head to the store.
This mission of mine was not on the list of things to remember....
I got in the store and it was packed. There were four people on the floor 2 cashiers and 2 at the cut table.
I look around the store for fabrics that I wanted or that I could use. I take the next number which is sixty. So I wait.
When It was my turn to be called I rushed to the older women that was there. I figure that she could help me better than the younger one using her scissors upside down!
So i hand her my number and ask her a couple questions. She doesn't know the answers to! I couldn't believe it. When she did give me answers she was really snappy. I kept being polite.I left with a smile.
There were eighteen people there. No one else to help in that big store!! Unbelievable!
I continue to look through the store to see what I can spend my hard saved dollars on... Nothing.
I head to the checkout and there are 2 cashiers speaking Spanish and English to each other. They are talking about who has the day off or not. WHO CARES! RING UP MY STUFF!!!
Maybe it was the fact they have piss poor planning. Maybe it was the fact that I went there on a busy day. I honestly am not sure. I do not plan on going back there unless they have a sale that is big enough for me to deal with the rude workers. This is not my first encounter with rude ladies at this location.
Back to online shopping I go....
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
This and that
Hey there. I am here!
Life around here has been rather hectic for the last 10 weeks. My dh was doing stuff at work and averaged coming home about one day a week. It has been stressful with dinner planning and having time to myself.
I know that sounds selfish but after 3 kids I am not afraid to admit it! I think it really helps the sainity process!
I have been doing the cloth diaper thing for about a month or so now. I really like it. I never run out of diapers, and Munchkin has not had a rash since we switched over.
I am currently waiting on a shipment of fabric and snaps that I am on the seat of my chair to get! I am really excited.
I have also been toying with the idea of opening an Etsy shop. I am not sure how that will work with a deployment coming up but it seems exciting!
I have so much going on in the next 10 months with ideas going through my head. I really hope that you stick around to see what I have in store.
The challenge is if I can do it with 3 kids all 2 years apart!!!!
Life around here has been rather hectic for the last 10 weeks. My dh was doing stuff at work and averaged coming home about one day a week. It has been stressful with dinner planning and having time to myself.
I know that sounds selfish but after 3 kids I am not afraid to admit it! I think it really helps the sainity process!
I have been doing the cloth diaper thing for about a month or so now. I really like it. I never run out of diapers, and Munchkin has not had a rash since we switched over.
I am currently waiting on a shipment of fabric and snaps that I am on the seat of my chair to get! I am really excited.
I have also been toying with the idea of opening an Etsy shop. I am not sure how that will work with a deployment coming up but it seems exciting!
I have so much going on in the next 10 months with ideas going through my head. I really hope that you stick around to see what I have in store.
The challenge is if I can do it with 3 kids all 2 years apart!!!!
Friday, October 23, 2009
It's not about "that"
I will be the first person to admit I could have more patience with my children. I am a bit up tight when it comes to messy kids and them getting into messes. I should force them to sit through a book to read, I should let them play outside more and I shouldn't protect them as much as I do.
One thing I do try to teach them is respect and manners. That life is sometimes not about what you get but about what you have. My kids seem to do well....
Since I have daughters I don't want them to think it's always about the outside. It's not about the clothes, it's not about jewerly. It's not if your hair is long or short, the makeup you wear or don't wear. I'm trying to instill in her, it's about the inside. It's about who she is as a person. It's about how she treats others.
At four years old my Princess has already been picked on fir not having name brand shoes. She has been through three shoe sizes in a year! Hell no!
Payless is MY shoe sorce untill these kids feet slow down. At 4 Princess ia in a 12, at 2 Prince is in a 10!
So anyway, I got Princess white tennis shoes. All white nothing crazy. She wears them to school and rainy days. We are flip flop folks anyway!
So yesterday as I'm putting on her shoes and we are learning to tie she asks me if she has "baby" shoes. (these shoes are by far to big to be "baby" shoes) I explain no these are big girl shoes. I ask what's the issue.
Apparently sine snobby boy told her she has baby shoes. Her shoes aren't cool enough for this little dude! I guess this dude is spoiled. He was Ugg boots at 5 that he wears to preschool, every piece if clothing is name brand, and from what it seems he can tell the difference!!!!
I try to stay calm during this entire convo that it's about who she is on the inside, not the outside!
I'm hoping I don't raise a child all about "that"
Next thing she says:
"well if it's not about the outside why do you wear makeup and lash stuff?"
She's 4. They ask a crap load of questions and she's no exception ;o
One thing I do try to teach them is respect and manners. That life is sometimes not about what you get but about what you have. My kids seem to do well....
Since I have daughters I don't want them to think it's always about the outside. It's not about the clothes, it's not about jewerly. It's not if your hair is long or short, the makeup you wear or don't wear. I'm trying to instill in her, it's about the inside. It's about who she is as a person. It's about how she treats others.
At four years old my Princess has already been picked on fir not having name brand shoes. She has been through three shoe sizes in a year! Hell no!
Payless is MY shoe sorce untill these kids feet slow down. At 4 Princess ia in a 12, at 2 Prince is in a 10!
So anyway, I got Princess white tennis shoes. All white nothing crazy. She wears them to school and rainy days. We are flip flop folks anyway!
So yesterday as I'm putting on her shoes and we are learning to tie she asks me if she has "baby" shoes. (these shoes are by far to big to be "baby" shoes) I explain no these are big girl shoes. I ask what's the issue.
Apparently sine snobby boy told her she has baby shoes. Her shoes aren't cool enough for this little dude! I guess this dude is spoiled. He was Ugg boots at 5 that he wears to preschool, every piece if clothing is name brand, and from what it seems he can tell the difference!!!!
I try to stay calm during this entire convo that it's about who she is on the inside, not the outside!
I'm hoping I don't raise a child all about "that"
Next thing she says:
"well if it's not about the outside why do you wear makeup and lash stuff?"
She's 4. They ask a crap load of questions and she's no exception ;o
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Works for me Wednesday - Formula
This weeks WFMW is about baby formula.
What worked for me was to put gas drops IN the formula. Just as it breaks down the gas in the belly it also does so IN the formula. Somewhat like putting for finer in your soda to rid the carbonation.
Worked like a charm!!!
Thats what works for me!!!
Please DO NOT send me mail saying that I am helping others formula feed their babies, pass poison on to them or whatever. I nursed my daughter for 3 months. I was a married single mamma with a baby that wanted to ALWAYS be up. After 2 days with no sleep, a baby not gaining weight and loads of depression I gave in to formula. Our relationship was better. No more crying and one happy mama!
Prince, nursed for 20 months with 2 rounds of mastitis and 2 rounds of thrush.
Every situation is different, Munchkin is 2 months and going strong.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Mistress, Yep that's me!
Okay seriously. Deployment is cakewalk compared to this crap.
The ship is doing some major inspection. SD has been home 2 days a week since Munchkin was born.
I usually don't bitch about the Navy.
There is always a but.....
This is crap! My hubby is 20 minutes away and we don't see him. We had more communication on deployment! I know they are busy. They crammed 2 years worth of crap in months!!!
It's crap I tell ya.
On a brighter side, SD keeps telling me he misses us and loves us. He's trying to make sure I know that. I guess a lot if couples on board are fighting and on the verge of divorce.
Communication is really the key. Understanding and communication. If you don't have that situations like this won't work.
We beat a lot of odds in our marriage. We built up a lot of trust and things have worked well. As with any job there can be long hours, crazy days and a large amount of BS. Hopefully this will all be over Friday.
The ship is doing some major inspection. SD has been home 2 days a week since Munchkin was born.
I usually don't bitch about the Navy.
There is always a but.....
This is crap! My hubby is 20 minutes away and we don't see him. We had more communication on deployment! I know they are busy. They crammed 2 years worth of crap in months!!!
It's crap I tell ya.
On a brighter side, SD keeps telling me he misses us and loves us. He's trying to make sure I know that. I guess a lot if couples on board are fighting and on the verge of divorce.
Communication is really the key. Understanding and communication. If you don't have that situations like this won't work.
We beat a lot of odds in our marriage. We built up a lot of trust and things have worked well. As with any job there can be long hours, crazy days and a large amount of BS. Hopefully this will all be over Friday.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Quoteable Thursday #25: Random Quotes
Hello! Welcome to Quotable Thursday! I LOVE quotes and get them sent to me daily. So I save up my quotes so that I am able to write these posts. If you enjoy quotes make sure to come back every Thursday. Some days they are random and some days they might have a topic!
Well folks this will be my last round of random quotes from the my text. The phone company I have is going to discontinue their service of alerts. So I will have to get them the old fashion way ;o)
Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. - Anonymous
Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated; you can't cross a chasm in two small jumps. - David Lloyd George
Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash. - Gen. George S. Patton
When money talks, there are few interruptions. - Herbert V. Prochnow
Happiness and love are just a choice away. - Leo Buscaglia
We are judged by what we finish, not what by what we start. - Anonymous
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate. - George Burns
The will to win is worthless if you don't get paid for it. - Reggie Jackson
Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. - Francis of Assisi
I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen. - Ernest Hemingway
An aim in life is the only fortune worth finding. - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
In the spider-web of facts, many a truth is strangled. - Paul Eldridge
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. - Philo
The course of true love never did run smooth. - William Shakespeare
Well folks this will be my last round of random quotes from the my text. The phone company I have is going to discontinue their service of alerts. So I will have to get them the old fashion way ;o)
Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. - Anonymous
Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated; you can't cross a chasm in two small jumps. - David Lloyd George
Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash. - Gen. George S. Patton
When money talks, there are few interruptions. - Herbert V. Prochnow
Happiness and love are just a choice away. - Leo Buscaglia
We are judged by what we finish, not what by what we start. - Anonymous
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate. - George Burns
The will to win is worthless if you don't get paid for it. - Reggie Jackson
Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. - Francis of Assisi
I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen. - Ernest Hemingway
An aim in life is the only fortune worth finding. - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
In the spider-web of facts, many a truth is strangled. - Paul Eldridge
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. - Philo
The course of true love never did run smooth. - William Shakespeare
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Oh the joys....
Okay folks, I'm cheap, frugal, determined or whatever you would like to call it but I finished up two diapers today. Well tonight really. I really want to alter my pattern somemore so I have fabric freedom. The pattern I bought is great.
I really have mommy guilt right now. I wish I would have done cloth diapers with the other two. I also know after Princess I was in no state of mind for all that and with Prince we were to worried about his health.
Munchkin has been wearing them for 24 hours her red area went away and her elastic bumps have also went away.
We could buy these diapers but a can't see paying that much. Especially since I have a machine and I am able to, just takes a bit.
Goodnight, I'll have dreams of altering the pattern. Until then here's a pic:
-- Post From My iPhone
I really have mommy guilt right now. I wish I would have done cloth diapers with the other two. I also know after Princess I was in no state of mind for all that and with Prince we were to worried about his health.
Munchkin has been wearing them for 24 hours her red area went away and her elastic bumps have also went away.
We could buy these diapers but a can't see paying that much. Especially since I have a machine and I am able to, just takes a bit.
Goodnight, I'll have dreams of altering the pattern. Until then here's a pic:
-- Post From My iPhone
Friday, October 09, 2009
THAT side... AGAIN
I was always that girl that bought lots of clothes. As soon as I got a shop that is what I did. Bought clothes. So many clothes I really never did laundry. I also loathe laundry. It is just tedious work that I hate.
That being said...
Munchkin get really irratated from diapers, the elastic. Not even something I can change. She does it with all the diapers I have tried on her.
We are doing cloth!!!
I can't believe it. I said I would never do cloth diapers. Well kids, never say never. I am one day into it and it is not that bad. I bought some that will fit her now as well as later.
The reason I have been absent from my blog..... I am making them.
I am trying different things. I got a couple patterns off the net but I didn't like them. So I bought a pattern and I made one but it is to small. So tonight I will be sewing 2 more after the kiddos go to bed to try on her.
I hope they work. Most of all I hope my fabrics work. We will see.... Wish me luck
That being said...
Munchkin get really irratated from diapers, the elastic. Not even something I can change. She does it with all the diapers I have tried on her.
We are doing cloth!!!
I can't believe it. I said I would never do cloth diapers. Well kids, never say never. I am one day into it and it is not that bad. I bought some that will fit her now as well as later.
The reason I have been absent from my blog..... I am making them.
I am trying different things. I got a couple patterns off the net but I didn't like them. So I bought a pattern and I made one but it is to small. So tonight I will be sewing 2 more after the kiddos go to bed to try on her.
I hope they work. Most of all I hope my fabrics work. We will see.... Wish me luck
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Works for Me Wednesday- Cleaning tip
My cleaning tip for you is toilets. This is super easy and takes seconds to do.
I use vinegar.
Before I head to bed I pour about 5 generous seconds in the toilet and leave over night. Scrub when I wake.
Super simple.
Now, I'm sure you are wondering about the smell. Well, it's there but it does away after you scrub THEN flush.
This works for me.... Better than bleach.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
Oh how I love thee....
Okay I know I said many times how I LOVED my Blackberry, the iPhone takes the cake.
There are thousands and thousands of iPhone apps. I have a few. I wont pay to much for them but the ones I have paid for I have not thought twice about.
Come to think of it I didn't pay for this one but you can!
The app I am referring to is the White Noise app! I love it. Better yet, Munchkin loves it!
I just put it on and it takes a couple seconds for her to calm down and get some shut eye!
Awesome app! Thanks TMSoft!
There are thousands and thousands of iPhone apps. I have a few. I wont pay to much for them but the ones I have paid for I have not thought twice about.
Come to think of it I didn't pay for this one but you can!
The app I am referring to is the White Noise app! I love it. Better yet, Munchkin loves it!
I just put it on and it takes a couple seconds for her to calm down and get some shut eye!
Awesome app! Thanks TMSoft!
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Quotable Thursday #24 Random Quotes
Hello! Welcome to Quotable Thursday! I LOVE quotes and get them sent to me daily. So I save up my quotes so that I am able to write these posts. If you enjoy quotes make sure to come back every Thursday. Some days they are random and some days they might have a topic!
This week there are a lot of Quotes. I accidentally erased them last Tuesday when I was going through them. I decided to take the rest of the weeks and this weeks and combine them! Happy reading
The public will believe anything, so long as it is not founded on truth. - Edith Sitwell
It's not what you pay a man, but what he costs you that counts. - Will Rogers
Never talk defeat. Use words like hope, belief, faith, victory. - Norman Vincent Peale
Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital. - Aaron Levenstein
The love we give away is the only love we keep. - Elbert Hubbard
There are only two forces that unite men: fear and interest. - Napoleon Bonaparte
Who decides whether you shall be happy or unhappy? You do! - Norman Vincent Peale
There is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem. - Booker T. Washington
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. - Buddha
Love is letting go of fear. - Gerald Jampolsky
You can only be young once. But you can always be immature. - Dave Barry
The habit of persistence is the habit of victory. - Herbert Kauffman
All human wisdom is summed up in two words: wait and hope. - Alexandre Dumas
Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs. - Henry Ford
Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for. - David Starr Jordan
Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame. - G.K. Chesterton
This week there are a lot of Quotes. I accidentally erased them last Tuesday when I was going through them. I decided to take the rest of the weeks and this weeks and combine them! Happy reading
The public will believe anything, so long as it is not founded on truth. - Edith Sitwell
It's not what you pay a man, but what he costs you that counts. - Will Rogers
Never talk defeat. Use words like hope, belief, faith, victory. - Norman Vincent Peale
Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital. - Aaron Levenstein
The love we give away is the only love we keep. - Elbert Hubbard
There are only two forces that unite men: fear and interest. - Napoleon Bonaparte
Who decides whether you shall be happy or unhappy? You do! - Norman Vincent Peale
There is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem. - Booker T. Washington
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship. - Buddha
Love is letting go of fear. - Gerald Jampolsky
You can only be young once. But you can always be immature. - Dave Barry
The habit of persistence is the habit of victory. - Herbert Kauffman
All human wisdom is summed up in two words: wait and hope. - Alexandre Dumas
Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs. - Henry Ford
Be a life long or short, its completeness depends on what it was lived for. - David Starr Jordan
Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame. - G.K. Chesterton
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