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Saturday, April 14, 2012
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Just a Little Hard to Handle: My Parenting Issues
Warning: A lot of ranting involved.
Now that Lily is crawling at the speed of sound, she is getting around into stuff she shouldn't be more frequently. She is 7 1/2 months old and is already pulling herself up into a standing position. She's ready to go!
This is where I have some problems, too. She gets bored very easily and HATES being restrained for too long without something new. She likes her swing, bouncy seat, walker toy, play pen, etc. for very short amounts of time. So I am constantly having to watch her while she plays or take her outside. Which really isn't a problem until I have something I need to do, like homework, cleaning, etc. Lily always crawls directly to the dog or to something she can get hurt on so I have to constantly move her. I know this shouldn't be an issue, but I really have no other way for her to occupy herself without getting uncomfortable.
I tried a few times to create a physical barrier in the living room that gave her a large, safe crawling space which worked out really well. Problem? The old dog (BW) was cut off from two of her resting areas, and while it was alright to do that at night, during the day I really have to watch BW's stress levels and she might try to jump over the barrier and get hurt. So that's out...
She does not sleep in a crib, but instead bed-shares with me. I tried for a while to get her to sleep in the playpen right next to my bed but she wouldn't do it. I tried to slowly get her in there, but I guess because I really didn't want her sleeping in there, either. The only reason why I even tried is because my grandmother kept making remarks about how, "She should be sleeping in her own bed" and other similar things. She also keeps trying to get me to let Lily "cry-it-out" which I am very much against doing.
I think she means well, but I hate her telling me that Lily is "throwing a tantrum" so I will pick her up. She is 7 months old. She cannot talk. Her only form of communication is crying (except a little signing, but we have not gotten to "comfort me please, I'm tired" yet).
Every parent is different, but just because I wear my baby, bed-share, and comfort her when she cries instead of leaving her there alone to cry does not mean she's going to be a spoiled brat. It would be one thing if I was giving her a candy bar in a store after she pitched a fit, but a 7-month-old doesn't want candy bars!
Anyway, my point is that I am having a hard time doing homework on a laptop that shuts off and stays off if breathed on the wrong way and watching a scooter get into everything she isn't supposed to. Maybe if I went against everything I have already done for Lily and left her to cry in a playpen, put on some music, and did what I needed to do there wouldn't be an issue for me. But... where would that leave Lily? I don't like the thought of it, so I guess I'll keep doing what I'm doing.
What is important is that so far Lily is healthy, happy, and just plain awesome. She isn't scared of anything and loves being around people as well as sitting "alone" in the middle of a field (Mama spies on her picking grass). She loves playing with toys, but like every baby she's curious and wants to see more. If my parenting methods have helped to produce anything in her, then why should I do a U-turn and undo it?
Now that Lily is crawling at the speed of sound, she is getting around into stuff she shouldn't be more frequently. She is 7 1/2 months old and is already pulling herself up into a standing position. She's ready to go!
This is where I have some problems, too. She gets bored very easily and HATES being restrained for too long without something new. She likes her swing, bouncy seat, walker toy, play pen, etc. for very short amounts of time. So I am constantly having to watch her while she plays or take her outside. Which really isn't a problem until I have something I need to do, like homework, cleaning, etc. Lily always crawls directly to the dog or to something she can get hurt on so I have to constantly move her. I know this shouldn't be an issue, but I really have no other way for her to occupy herself without getting uncomfortable.
I tried a few times to create a physical barrier in the living room that gave her a large, safe crawling space which worked out really well. Problem? The old dog (BW) was cut off from two of her resting areas, and while it was alright to do that at night, during the day I really have to watch BW's stress levels and she might try to jump over the barrier and get hurt. So that's out...
She does not sleep in a crib, but instead bed-shares with me. I tried for a while to get her to sleep in the playpen right next to my bed but she wouldn't do it. I tried to slowly get her in there, but I guess because I really didn't want her sleeping in there, either. The only reason why I even tried is because my grandmother kept making remarks about how, "She should be sleeping in her own bed" and other similar things. She also keeps trying to get me to let Lily "cry-it-out" which I am very much against doing.
I think she means well, but I hate her telling me that Lily is "throwing a tantrum" so I will pick her up. She is 7 months old. She cannot talk. Her only form of communication is crying (except a little signing, but we have not gotten to "comfort me please, I'm tired" yet).
Every parent is different, but just because I wear my baby, bed-share, and comfort her when she cries instead of leaving her there alone to cry does not mean she's going to be a spoiled brat. It would be one thing if I was giving her a candy bar in a store after she pitched a fit, but a 7-month-old doesn't want candy bars!
Anyway, my point is that I am having a hard time doing homework on a laptop that shuts off and stays off if breathed on the wrong way and watching a scooter get into everything she isn't supposed to. Maybe if I went against everything I have already done for Lily and left her to cry in a playpen, put on some music, and did what I needed to do there wouldn't be an issue for me. But... where would that leave Lily? I don't like the thought of it, so I guess I'll keep doing what I'm doing.
What is important is that so far Lily is healthy, happy, and just plain awesome. She isn't scared of anything and loves being around people as well as sitting "alone" in the middle of a field (Mama spies on her picking grass). She loves playing with toys, but like every baby she's curious and wants to see more. If my parenting methods have helped to produce anything in her, then why should I do a U-turn and undo it?
Friday, April 13, 2012
Future Oxygen Biodegradable Jewelry Review
Who doesn't like jewelry? I know I do, and when I saw Future Oxygen's biodegradable jewelry I totally had to get in on it!
These bracelets and necklaces are eco-friendly and help promote our environment by not just breaking-down into the earth, but by growing into different things! The charms have seeds inside them that help promote our environment by providing oxygen in our future (Hehe, see, Future Oxygen? Awesome, right?)
Now, they are biodegradable, but how do they look? Well, see for yourself below!
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| Dragonfly Necklace! |
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| Smiley Bracelet! |
They look AWESOME!! Of course, I had some difficulty with the bracelet because my wrist is like a toothpick, but it makes for a very cute anklet!
Because these are eco-friendly, they can get wet but not TOO wet. Do not swim with these or take a shower with these.
Because these sprout plants, they can be used to recognize special days, like birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc. Just plant them on your special day and watch them grow!
Future Oxygen also has a program called the Smile Exchange where for every bracelet sold a bracelet will be given to a child in need with intent to bring a smile to that child's face. Kids are precious, and the Smile Exchange is there to help ease the loss of a loved one, an illness, or the absence of a deployed parent to these children. Every smile helps! Thanks Smile Exchange :)
My daughter likes to use the dragonfly to teethe with, but I think that counts as "too wet" as well. She doesn't need any wild flowers growing in her tummy :) I think that was my only concern with them, but to be honest, I'm concerned with EVERYTHING around Lily, so it is nothing against the product at all.
If you're ready to get some of your Future Oxygen awesomeness, head on over to their page to pick out some cute items!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
Happy Easter!
I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend! I've been working on classes and dealing with a newly-crawling Lily and have been finding it hard to post. Hopefully Lily and I can reach an agreement here soon because I have a lot of great items to review!
In the Easter spirit I thought I could post some pictures of Lily's First Easter. She did not get an Easter basked, but the Easter Bunny did bring her a nice pear that I Baby Bulleted into her sweet treat for today :)
In the Easter spirit I thought I could post some pictures of Lily's First Easter. She did not get an Easter basked, but the Easter Bunny did bring her a nice pear that I Baby Bulleted into her sweet treat for today :)
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| I think his fat cat butt is sitting in poison ivy, but I could be wrong. |
Friday, March 23, 2012
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Lily's Doctor Visit -- 7 Months Old
Lily had a glowing review today at the doctor! Her ears are great, her size is great, her everything is great. It's a relief because there were concerns about her ears and allergies, but she's healthy as a horse. A really small horse.
She weighs 18lbs 5.5oz and is 7 months old today (Yeah, we're behind with doctor's appointments). She was so good, too. She did not like being restrained at all for measuring, but I think it is because she wanted to continue to look around everywhere. She didn't cry at all, but she did do a little fussing here and there. Overall, a successful visit.
We also ended up going to Target and purchasing some new socks for Lily and a trainer sippy cup so we can get her used to it. I doubt there will be any trouble with it -- she currently gnaws on a bottle of water for teething and she tries to drink out of my cups when I'm drinking. There is no rush at all, just something to get her in the mood for it.
She's been eating apples and rice cereal lately and we got her a squash to try today. I hope she likes it!
After Target we went to Kroger, then to CVS, then back home. After a looooong morning she and I both took a 3 1/2 hour nap. It was nice!
Right now Lily is rolling around on the floor in the living room, avoiding the mat I set up for her to play on that has her toys on it. Of COURSE she rolls on the floor, not the nice clean comforter I put out.
Lily is not crawling yet, but she will be soon. She gets into a crawling position and bounces a lot. It won't be long :)
She weighs 18lbs 5.5oz and is 7 months old today (Yeah, we're behind with doctor's appointments). She was so good, too. She did not like being restrained at all for measuring, but I think it is because she wanted to continue to look around everywhere. She didn't cry at all, but she did do a little fussing here and there. Overall, a successful visit.
We also ended up going to Target and purchasing some new socks for Lily and a trainer sippy cup so we can get her used to it. I doubt there will be any trouble with it -- she currently gnaws on a bottle of water for teething and she tries to drink out of my cups when I'm drinking. There is no rush at all, just something to get her in the mood for it.
She's been eating apples and rice cereal lately and we got her a squash to try today. I hope she likes it!
After Target we went to Kroger, then to CVS, then back home. After a looooong morning she and I both took a 3 1/2 hour nap. It was nice!
Right now Lily is rolling around on the floor in the living room, avoiding the mat I set up for her to play on that has her toys on it. Of COURSE she rolls on the floor, not the nice clean comforter I put out.
Lily is not crawling yet, but she will be soon. She gets into a crawling position and bounces a lot. It won't be long :)
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