We are back in training with HCJB Global! You may remember that we spent some time in Colorado Springs in summer of 2010 (while I was deathly ill with 'morning' sickness all day long) to undergo training with the mission organization. Well, we are back at it! But this time we have a much better idea of what we will be up to and when that will be happening - more to come on that soon!
The training is so much easier this time around because (1) I'm not vomiting every hour and (2) we're doing it via distance (yay Skype!)
31/03/2012
22/03/2012
Aaahhhh....
The house is clean and quiet. The baby is taking an afternoon nap and the laundry is drying on the line in the beautifully hot sun. I have a cappuccino in hand and a computer on my lap...
I should probably go grab the cookie bag to celebrate.
I should probably go grab the cookie bag to celebrate.
21/03/2012
Tasty
I plopped Jay down into his highchair for lunch. I had heated him some homemade organic Dahl (an Indian dish of spinach and lentils) and organic brown rice. Unlike usual, he would have nothing of it. He was in no mood for eating - not even a bite. He wanted down right now!!!
Alright, so down he went, but I wasn't going to let that spoil my lunch. I ate happily until I glanced over to see what he was up to. Apparently when I put him down, he crawled straight over to a pile of shoes, picked off a big lump of dirt from the sole of my runner, and ate it. Without wincing.
Is my cooking really that bad?
Alright, so down he went, but I wasn't going to let that spoil my lunch. I ate happily until I glanced over to see what he was up to. Apparently when I put him down, he crawled straight over to a pile of shoes, picked off a big lump of dirt from the sole of my runner, and ate it. Without wincing.
Is my cooking really that bad?
16/03/2012
12/03/2012
I'll let you guess what happened...
(An update to this post)
A) Parenting is totally predictable. Of course you can schedule in an extra hour of sleep on the calendar! And good job stating from the roof tops, for all to hear, that you had a fool proof plan. That was sure smart.
B) Children are mysterious creatures. He was up at 5:20am sharp, wasn't he?
A) Parenting is totally predictable. Of course you can schedule in an extra hour of sleep on the calendar! And good job stating from the roof tops, for all to hear, that you had a fool proof plan. That was sure smart.
B) Children are mysterious creatures. He was up at 5:20am sharp, wasn't he?
11/03/2012
Giveaway alert!
Want to win some Paypal cash?!!
As a promotion for my friend's new blog site, she's doing a $40 giveaway! Check it out: http://clothdiapertrader.com/blog/40-usd-paypal-money-giveaway
As a promotion for my friend's new blog site, she's doing a $40 giveaway! Check it out: http://clothdiapertrader.com/blog/40-usd-paypal-money-giveaway
10/03/2012
We're moving
For those of you who resist change, I'm warning you now: We're moving.
I started to find blogger to be a bit boring so I tried the exciting and new dynamic view... Which apparently sucks because it isn't compatible with some products (such as the iPad) and looses some features that some readers really enjoyed (like spying on our friends). Soooo.... After 5 years with Blogger we've decided to ditch loyalty and head on over to WordPress. It will take us a while to get things set up over there, so I'll continue blogging here in the meantime. I'll be sure to invite y'all on over when we're all settled in.
Have no fear, we'll be taken all the content from here with us, or at least Tom tells me so.
I started to find blogger to be a bit boring so I tried the exciting and new dynamic view... Which apparently sucks because it isn't compatible with some products (such as the iPad) and looses some features that some readers really enjoyed (like spying on our friends). Soooo.... After 5 years with Blogger we've decided to ditch loyalty and head on over to WordPress. It will take us a while to get things set up over there, so I'll continue blogging here in the meantime. I'll be sure to invite y'all on over when we're all settled in.
Have no fear, we'll be taken all the content from here with us, or at least Tom tells me so.
08/03/2012
another big debut!!
WOW! I had no idea these would be going live so close together!! But alas, here's the other one:
http://clothdiapertrader.com/blog
It's where I've been spending a lot of my writing time as of late, as eluded to in this post.
It's a brand new blog that has been added to one of my favorite sites (clothdiapertrader.com). I've become friends with the mama that runs it and was honoured when asked to write a few entries. Not only am I the premiere post, but the secondaire (is that a word??) as well.
And.. yeah... I couldn't help but notice NONE of you said a peep over on yesterday's big debut :( Come on, say something! Anything?
http://clothdiapertrader.com/blog
It's where I've been spending a lot of my writing time as of late, as eluded to in this post.
It's a brand new blog that has been added to one of my favorite sites (clothdiapertrader.com). I've become friends with the mama that runs it and was honoured when asked to write a few entries. Not only am I the premiere post, but the secondaire (is that a word??) as well.
And.. yeah... I couldn't help but notice NONE of you said a peep over on yesterday's big debut :( Come on, say something! Anything?
07/03/2012
Our big debut!
Today's the day! Our first cloth diaper review has been published over at DiaperDeals.ca
Please, please, please go over and say hi... I'd love the support!! We'll be updating it with a giveaway soon, which will bring the comments, but I feel so lonely over there right now ;)
Also, Jonathan's baby pic made it into a Newborn in Cloth photo challenge. I think he holds his own amongst all those cute babies, don't you?
Please, please, please go over and say hi... I'd love the support!! We'll be updating it with a giveaway soon, which will bring the comments, but I feel so lonely over there right now ;)
Also, Jonathan's baby pic made it into a Newborn in Cloth photo challenge. I think he holds his own amongst all those cute babies, don't you?
06/03/2012
path of least resistance
Jonathan usually gets up early. Like early. 5:20am to be exact. He wakes because he is one regular boy these days. Yup, he poops at 5:20 (or maybe it's 5:19?) and can no longer sleep. And if mommy comes to change him he figures it's time to SOCIALZE! Alas. It's time to start the day.
A baby that wakes at 5:20 takes early naps and, of course, an early bedtime. 6:30pm to be exact. I've tried putting him to bed later but each time it resulted in an overtired baby who coulnd't fall asleep and a super tired baby the next day when he woke at exactly 5:20am.
Because pushing his bedtime/wake-time hasn't worked, and mommy thinks she should sleep in more than that, I wrote to the leaders of the nations requesting that maybe it be easier to change everyone else's schedule instead of Jonathan's. The leaders obliged. So this Sunday we are to all change our clocks by one hour. This way Johnny can keep his same schedule but instead it will be 6:20am waking, 7:30 bedtime. Another hour of sleep, another hour to spend with daddy after he gets home from work. Life will be grand!
I thank you all in advance for being so accommodating. You're such good sports.
A baby that wakes at 5:20 takes early naps and, of course, an early bedtime. 6:30pm to be exact. I've tried putting him to bed later but each time it resulted in an overtired baby who coulnd't fall asleep and a super tired baby the next day when he woke at exactly 5:20am.
Because pushing his bedtime/wake-time hasn't worked, and mommy thinks she should sleep in more than that, I wrote to the leaders of the nations requesting that maybe it be easier to change everyone else's schedule instead of Jonathan's. The leaders obliged. So this Sunday we are to all change our clocks by one hour. This way Johnny can keep his same schedule but instead it will be 6:20am waking, 7:30 bedtime. Another hour of sleep, another hour to spend with daddy after he gets home from work. Life will be grand!
I thank you all in advance for being so accommodating. You're such good sports.
04/03/2012
Smashing!
There once was a baby who had just turned one.
His mommy baked a cake, thinking it would be fun.
But that little baby was a little bit shy...
Until, well, until he gave it a try!
And then... Oh my, OH MY!
Happy birthday baby Jonathan!!!
02/03/2012
lessons from the first year of being a mom
- Sleep is optional. No really, you can get by on next to nothing. Just don't expect to be in tip-top shape. Or look it. Or have your home look it.
- This too shall pass. And all too quickly, if I may add.
- After *finally* getting the baby to sleep, you will miss him.
- Don't ever even think "Wow, glad my kid doesn't do that!" Because your kid will. Like, next week.
- Never say never. Seriously.
- When you think you couldn't possibly love someone more, just wait and see how you feel tomorrow.
- Days can be looooooong, but the year is so short.
01/03/2012
Haapy Birthday Jonathan!!
As of 11:16 this morning, you will be exactly 1 year old.
We love you more than words can explain.
Happy Birthday my sweet baby boy...
We love you more than words can explain.
Happy Birthday my sweet baby boy...
29/02/2012
by golly, I'm gonna do it!
I'm going to get us to the library this morning! Finally!!
Yes, it's only 2 blocks from my house.
Yes, it's open exclusively for young family use every Wednesday morning.
Yes, I'm usually too lazy and sloth-like in the morning to get us there on time. There. I admitted it.
But today's the day people!
Yes, it's only 2 blocks from my house.
Yes, it's open exclusively for young family use every Wednesday morning.
Yes, I'm usually too lazy and sloth-like in the morning to get us there on time. There. I admitted it.
But today's the day people!
27/02/2012
Crunchier by the day
Ever since I was pregnant I've been giving more thought to the environment, especially that of our home. It's a slippery slope, to be sure. Once you start reading up on chemicals and toxins and realize how FULL our houses and lives are of these silent seepers then the more you are convicted to do something about it. Well, at least I am.
Yes I'm tempted to remain in my ignorant bliss, but it's the thought of Jonathan's exposure that makes me uneasy and unable to shake it from my head. But then there's that slippery slope again of becoming an uptight alarmist. I'm not a fan of uptight people, so I most definitely don't want to become one. But I do want to become more aware of the choices we have as consumers and use my purchases as a 'vote' for what I believe in. As consumers we drive what's available on the market. We also drive what kind of agricultural practices and ethical standards are used around the globe to produce or manufacture the things we are purchasing and bringing in to our homes.
But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. Maybe I don't need to jam everything on this topic into this one post but instead state that lately I've been giving more thought to the environment, especially that of our own home, and have been making new choices to reflect said thoughts. And as an added bonus we've been saving quite a bit of money in some areas... Which is super cool in itself... But then are also able afford the premium price of organics in other areas. All the while making better choices for our bodies, our home, and our earth.
Yup, I'm gettin' a little crunchy aren't I?
Yes I'm tempted to remain in my ignorant bliss, but it's the thought of Jonathan's exposure that makes me uneasy and unable to shake it from my head. But then there's that slippery slope again of becoming an uptight alarmist. I'm not a fan of uptight people, so I most definitely don't want to become one. But I do want to become more aware of the choices we have as consumers and use my purchases as a 'vote' for what I believe in. As consumers we drive what's available on the market. We also drive what kind of agricultural practices and ethical standards are used around the globe to produce or manufacture the things we are purchasing and bringing in to our homes.
But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. Maybe I don't need to jam everything on this topic into this one post but instead state that lately I've been giving more thought to the environment, especially that of our own home, and have been making new choices to reflect said thoughts. And as an added bonus we've been saving quite a bit of money in some areas... Which is super cool in itself... But then are also able afford the premium price of organics in other areas. All the while making better choices for our bodies, our home, and our earth.
Yup, I'm gettin' a little crunchy aren't I?
26/02/2012
Yes, you're at the right place! CLICK HERE
Okay people, hang on to your hats! The renovations in Sonya's kitchen has inspired me to update the design of this blog. It's been years since I've done anything to it, so it's time. Please bear with me.
Oh, and give me your thoughts on it. You likey? Or is it just annoying?
Oh, and give me your thoughts on it. You likey? Or is it just annoying?
22/02/2012
been busy writting, just not here
My passion for all things cloth diaper is leading me in to new writing territory. In addition to writing reviews at Diaperdeals.ca (first and second review to be published *soon*) I may also be a frequent guest writer on a new cloth diapering blog. I'm very excited about this, and will let you know more as to why soon... But until that blog is officially launched it's not my place to talk about it.
However whenever any of my brilliant pieces of workwomanship are posted elsewhere I'll be sure to beg all (ten? lol) of you to go check 'em out and leave a response of some sort. Partly because I'm terribly nervous and partly because... Well, yeah, I'm terribly nervous.
However whenever any of my brilliant pieces of workwomanship are posted elsewhere I'll be sure to beg all (ten? lol) of you to go check 'em out and leave a response of some sort. Partly because I'm terribly nervous and partly because... Well, yeah, I'm terribly nervous.
16/02/2012
Did you know?
Do you know how dryer sheets work?
I didn't.
I didn't give it much thought though, either.
Essentially they are sheets of fat with a coating - they're solid at room temperature, melt with the heat of the dryer, and spread a thin layer of fat on your clothes to reduce static conductivity and provide a smooth/slippery feel to the touch - which we interpret as soft(ner). Kind of gross, eh?
I have heard not to use these sheets with baby's clothes, which I thought was because of the strong scent and sensitive baby skin combo - but it's actually because the thin layer of fat increases the flammability of clothing. I kid you not, read the warning on the side of your little box next time you're laundering.
Also, I did not know that these little fat-spreaders reduce absorbency of fabric. Not exactly the best thing for towels... So I stopped putting in an extra sheet with the towels after finding that out during my research of all things cloth diaper before Jonathan was born.
Matter of fact, I stopped using dryer sheets all together. The thought of them weirds me out a little and I'm all for saving money by skipping things we don't need to use but use out of habit.
Anyone else have an odd fact for common household products they'd like to share?
I didn't.
I didn't give it much thought though, either.
Essentially they are sheets of fat with a coating - they're solid at room temperature, melt with the heat of the dryer, and spread a thin layer of fat on your clothes to reduce static conductivity and provide a smooth/slippery feel to the touch - which we interpret as soft(ner). Kind of gross, eh?
I have heard not to use these sheets with baby's clothes, which I thought was because of the strong scent and sensitive baby skin combo - but it's actually because the thin layer of fat increases the flammability of clothing. I kid you not, read the warning on the side of your little box next time you're laundering.
Also, I did not know that these little fat-spreaders reduce absorbency of fabric. Not exactly the best thing for towels... So I stopped putting in an extra sheet with the towels after finding that out during my research of all things cloth diaper before Jonathan was born.
Matter of fact, I stopped using dryer sheets all together. The thought of them weirds me out a little and I'm all for saving money by skipping things we don't need to use but use out of habit.
Anyone else have an odd fact for common household products they'd like to share?
14/02/2012
Happy Valentine's Day
We made a valentine's day card today for Daddy, Granny, Papa, Baba, Grandpa and, especially, Great Granny.
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
This quote has been resonating with me a lot lately. Even if it's uncertain who actually said it first.
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