Product of the Week 2

This week I am going to feature the shampoo that I got at the salon before the baby was born. I have tried a TON of different shampoos and conditioners (salon and drugstore) over my lifetime and this makes my hair so soft even I was impressed. It is called Healthy Sexy Hair Soymilk Shampoo and Conditioner. I have dry hair and this is great for it but I think the shampoo would be good for hair of any type. The conditioner is a little heavy so you only have to use a tiny bit. This makes up for the salon price of it though because it will last a lot longer. Smells fantastic too.

Breastfeeding

After breastfeeding my first daughter for a year and currently breastfeeding my two month old, I am definitely an advocate for it. I enjoy it but I don't think that it is for everyone. I am not like those fanatical lactation consultants that I am sure every mother has encountered at the hospital (not all of them are like that, I can assure you). It seems that every time someone finds out that I am breastfeeding they feel the urge to explain to me why they did not breastfeed their child. I am not the breastfeeding police, I do not need to hear any excuses. We are all capable of doing it and rarely is there a proper medical reason that a woman could not breastfeed. If you don't want to breastfeed or you are not comfortable with it that is fine, just say that. Women should not have to feel guilt over a decision that involves their body nor should their feel the need to justify to a 'Feeder'. Stand strong with your choices!!

Ah Hah!!

Last night my two month old slept for nine hours straight. I had that 'bolt out of bed' moment at 4:30am when I realized she hadn't woke me up but she was still sleeping peacefully. Who would have thought my formerly cranky girl would have done this so soon? Makes me proud :-) My two year old made me proud yesterday too. We had to get our annual flu shots and apart from screaming down the place she sat very still like the nurse told her to and got her shot. Much better than the kid next to us who tried to run away mid-shot. Ow!

Dogs

Here is my question, do dogs know how to push your buttons or is it just coincedence? Luke, my nine year old Golden, is driving me insane. Currently he has an E collar on and that alone is annoying me. He has no sense of how big his head is now and is constantly crashing into walls and doors. His food stealing habit is way worse and no matter what I do he is constantly cruising the kitchen and floors for food. Now he has taken to eating dirt. Not just dirt, mulch encrusted mud from the backyard. This dirt he chews on throughout the evening because it gets stuck in his teeth and sounds awful when he bites down. THis dirt also gets stuck in the e-collar and I am constantly cleaning it. On the upside, my other dog Libby is looking like a perfect canine right now.....

Product of the Week

I am always looking for the best of every product I use. Whether it be cleaners, clothes, make up, or baby items, so I am going to try to put a product that I love on here each week.
This week is Trader Joes. I love that store, healthy, tasty food that is not too expensive. Here are my two hands down favorite products.
Trader Joes natural peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
Trader Joes Caribbean Fruit Floes (the best fruit ice pop I have ever had and only $2 for four)

Pro athletes

Last night I had the pleasure of having dinner with Sheldon Brown a cornerback with the Philadelphia Eagles. My boss knows him and I was invited along. He is a class guy. Likes to talk football like a fan not an expert player. On the field this guy seems gritty and determined on every play. Talking to him over dinner was like talking to a normal guy from the south that just happens to get paid millions of dollars. It was a nice experience.

It's a Miracle!

If anyone has a grumpy newborn I highly recommend the Miracle Blanket. As we speak, Leah is sleeping in it in her bouncy seat. At night she sometimes sleeps for six-eight hours straight!
Leah is finally starting to get in a routine of naps during the day. They are not at the same time or anything but at least she is sleeping. For the past eight weeks she has barely slept during the day (sometimes only 1-2 hours tops!). She has definitely been more difficult than Morgan and I have been so frustrated to the point of tears at least four days a week. It is a terrible thing when you get to the point of really resenting your children. The worst feeling in the world. Now she is starting to coo and smile and is generally much more content. Knock on wood. Now I have to go back to work in three weeks and I am sad that our time spent together was not all that happy.

First Post

So, inspired by my friend Heidi's blogs I thought I would give blogging a shot as a sort of therapy. I don't have a whole lot of free time with an almost three year old and an 8 week old but this seems like a good forum to post anything I feel like but don't necessarily talk about.
I have always secretly wanted to be a writer. I read an insane amount of stuff and could give you an accurate, concise review of anything that I come across. The problem is that I am absolutely crap at grammar, organization, and original ideas. These items being the cornerstones of good writing. Oh well, so blogging it is.....
That's all the thoughts I have for tonight. Hopefully, will have time to post more because opinions are not something that I am short on.