Diapers the not so final frontier...

Diapers the not so final frontier! That's because potty training follows. Not to mention poop play, constipation, and other growing pains of the digestive kind. Our G is doing wonderful using her little potty at home and at grand-mama’s and using the regular toilets (with some assistance from mom or dad) when we're out and about. She is still having a few accidents, but we are getting there. So by the time July rolls around it looks like we'll have only 1 in diapers! Yeah :) 

And this time around we are going to try cloth diapers. I'm getting some very helpful and practical advice from some family, but still have much to learn. I have more reading to do, some testing, lots of purchases to make, then a bit of preparation before we roll this plan out. One thing I know - I will have to keep up with laundry! I am excited and hope it works for our family because in the long term it will save us money and reduce our trash. 

Did you see that?!

This will be short and sweet! -
Rick saw the baby/my belly move for the first time last night after my dessert of a Dairy Queen banana split (minus the banana). Little "Eggert" seemed to dance every time Rick talked, but would immediately calm when he rubbed my belly. Then, boom - a bulge of my lower right side. Yeah, daddy got to see :)

The never ending to do list

I have grown to be much more positive than I ever thought possible. This is in part due to maturing over time, but more so due to my growing relationship with my wonderful partner in life, Rick. He has brought joy and happiness and proved a smile doesn’t mean to be naive or blind to the realities of life. I used to be called pessimistic or negative quite a bit, but I would quickly correct that label saying “I am just realistic”.  

I realized that I focus on much of the positive in this blog and my random infrequent posts on Facebook. I’ve been told this has left many to think I am way more together then I am. I think because when I am really time pressed I don’t write and when I return it’s usually about the relief and comfort of the calm. As many of my friends and family, I too wish I had more time in the day or wish I could muster up the motivation to get my to-do-list under control. I have much to do and little time and/or energy. I also have a tendency to over extend and commit myself. I mean well and do value my word, but still fall short at times. I am lucky to have great people in my life that are understanding.  

I am organized but have room for improvement on time management. I have good ideas and heartfelt intentions but seem to exhibit completion anxiety. Hmmm… interesting that this turned into a narrative of self reflection.