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This&That

Here’s a few things in the baby’s medicine cabinet that are

free of harsh chemicals and safe for his little body…

Earth’s Best Toothpaste

It is flouride-free, all natural and strawberry-banana flavored. The little finger brush is perfect for getting into the baby’s mouth. But beware, he bites!

California Baby Calendula Cream

 Like the container says, its Nature’s First-Aid. This is great for dry skin and other minor scrapes and “ouchies!”

California Baby Sunscreen

It is paraben free and has no harsh chemicals. It’s thick, so a little goes a long way.

Finding My Way Through Motherhood…One Google Search At A Time

There’s a grandmas and husband and friends with children… But it never fails that I’ll Google ANYTHING and EVERYTHING when it comes to parenting and how to find my way through motherhood.  From common to absolutely ridiculous, to things only a mother would understand, here’s a list of things I have felt Google would be the most competent in answering…

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will i ever sleep again

how to get my husband to help me clean

how to have more energy during the day

how to tell if the baby is eating enough

why won’t my baby’s clothes come clean

how do women want another child after having their first one

why won’t my baby sleep

why did they let me leave the hospital with this baby

how to get my abs back in shape after a baby

why is the dog chewing on the baby’s toys

what should the baby’s penis look like

average amount of diapers a day

where did my organs go when I was pregnant

why isn’t motherhood all sunshine and daisies

why wont my baby stop biting my nipples

how to murder a husband

how to keep a baby entertained all day

what are the baby blues

what to do now that grandma is gone

are vaccines mandatory

when should i start brushing my baby’s teeth

why is the baby’s poop black

why did the dog pee on the couch when the baby was crying

how to get out of sweatpants after having a baby

how to save money with a baby

how to take time for yourself when you have a newborn

how to stay sane when the baby won’t stop crying

why doesn’t my baby stay clean

do i really need a baby monitor

when should my baby crawl, walk, talk, etc etc etc

 

***and the question that Google will never answer effectively***

why didn’t my baby come with a manual?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

 

what have you asked Google???

Today’s To-Don’t List

Every day, I hit the ground running, my To-Do List in hand.  Today I woke with a To-Don’t List and stumbled out of bed resistant to the world.  The sweatpants were staying on…

Today, I don’t want to…

…clean up after anyone else. Not even myself.

…cook.

…have to make any decisions that may impact my child’s life. 

…change out of my sweats. I would rather remain in my pajamas.

…go out in the cold.  2 days ago it was 52 degrees. Now it’s 22.  No thanks.

…have to tell my child to stop taking things out of the lazy-susan 1,800 times.

…take the dog out.  I hope she can hold it.  Again, too cold.

But most of all … I really don’t want to clean up the mess tomorrow that today’s resistance will cause!  I’ll just add the mess to tomorrow’s To-Do List…

It’s okay moms!  You need a To-Don’t List every once in a while to remain sane!