Butts, Poop and Everything Gross in Between

I despise the saying "He's all boy", but honestly he is. My three year old, car loving, bug chasing, punches flying, smelly boy is a boys boy. He is not interested in anything mainstreamed as "girly". Although I have tried not to limit his likes and have even encouraged him to do some "girly" things, he has continued to grow up "all boy".
Everything smells.
Everything is dirty.
Everything is broken.
Marks on my walls.
Sand on my floor.
Love in my home.

Easy Anytime Gift for Dad's

James and I made this for Dennis for Valentine's Day but because it doesn't really have a "theme" you could use this as a gift all year! Also it was SO easy I had to share.

Dear James, you are 19 months old.

Dear James,
It's been so long since I wrote to you here. That doesn't mean I love you any less, it means life happened. We have been exploring, and growing so much together. You have accomplished and learned so much in your nineteen months with us. At times it feels like you have been with us for so long but other times I can hardly believe you have only been apart of this world for a little over a year. I cannot imagine what life is like without you anymore. From your cute little toes to your crazy wild hair. You are my life, my love and why I wake up every morning. At times you can still make me want to scream and cry. You make me question my sanity on a daily basis. You make me do some pretty crazy things, even when you aren't around(like making sound effects for EVERYTHING). But even through all the hard and stressful times, I wouldn't change a thing. You are who you are. You are beautiful, you are smart, and you are loved.

It is hard to believe how grown up you are now. You are your own person. You love to make people laugh and you love to be tickled. You can say so many words now and have even started putting them together.  You still eat everything we give you and are very lucky you haven't become a picky eater yet(knock on wood). You wear a size 8 toddler shoe, and a size 2t shirt. You are so big!

You are OBSESSED with Elmo and Grover, well really any of the Sesame Street characters. You love trucks, cars and boats. You are such a boys boy. You love making motorcycle sounds and pointing at the planes in the sky. You love your grandpa and your daddy. You love you tup(cup) and your bloons(balloons). Your love shoes and looking out the window. You love playing outside and jumping off the couch.

Mommy is so proud of everything you do. From every cry to every laugh I'm always there for you. You love to snuggle with your mom and dad. You love your dog "see see"(Lucy). You love our new house and having two of your own rooms. You are the happiest little guy I've ever met. You continue to amaze me every day with the new things you are doing. You are the most amazing son I could have ever imagined and I anticipate every new thing you do. I love that you are growing up so well but dread it at the same time. It's hard knowing you are a big boy now and not a baby. I miss having to hold you all the time but love that you know it's okay to let go. I love you so much James and can't wait to see what month twenty brings.

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Scavenger Hunt Sunday

Ahhhh its been way too long. But here are the pictures I took for this weeks Scavenger Hunt!

1. Hat

James is obsessed with pretending everything is a hat. In this picture his towel was his hat 

2. Antique

This rocking horse has been mine as well as both of sisters. It's definitely and antique.

3. Something You Are Comfortable With

I sleep with my dog Lucy every night. So she is something I am comfortable with.

4. Who is there?

James loves playing hide-n-seek. Closet doors make the best hiding spots!

5. A Door

This is a door from one of James favorite toys. His Sesame Street play town. 

Nuby's Squirmy the Twiddle Worm Review!

Let me start this review by saying this worm is A W E S O M E!
The whole worms twists and turns to help develop your baby's hand eye coordination.

 James has had this product since he was about five months old, now at nineteen months its still a must-have. He is OBSESSED with this worm. Its small size makes it a perfect go-to for our diaper bag. He loves playing with this worm when we are out to dinner or some place else where he needs to be occupied. Now that he is older and does a lot of pretend play he uses this worm a lot and pretends to squirm the worm around. This worm is so fun for him!

What does Nuby have to say about it?
Squirmy the Twiddle Worm is designed to soothe and comfort teething toddlers. The multiple teething surfaces twist and turn, encouraging the development of your baby’s hand and eye coordination! Squirmy is perfectly sized for little hands to hold.

Where can you buy it?

www.kohls.com

www.babymallonline.com

www.netkidswear.com

www.babywuvinc.com

www.amazon.com

                  www.diapers.com

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Nuby Chewbies Review!

When these pictures were taken James was right in the middle of some major(and I mean MAJOR) molar teething. These Nuby Chewbie Teethers could not have come out at a better time!

It seemed like when James used these he preferred the smoother sides of this and shoved it back as far as he could! Although the Nuby Chewbies teether is ideal for front teething it seemed to relieve a lot of pain from James back teeth. He was always chewing on the thing!

What Nuby says about it :
The new Nûby™Chewbies™ teether’s unique textured design provides comfort to baby’s delicate gums. It provides stimulus to the lips and tongue which promote the transition from nursing to chewing.

You can find Nuby Chewbies at your local Walmart Store!

Missing in Action

So last time I was really actively blogging was JULY. Yes thats right. I left you all stranded, with no warning, BY YOURSELF, for 5 months!
So where have I been?
Don't even know where to begin.
I got promoted at my job which is turn has taken me from working like 30 hours a week to working about 44.
Watching/caring for James has become increasingly more difficult as I think he has hit his "terrible twos" six months early. I went from having this sweet baby to having this defiant, tough, always saying "NO!" boy. LOL. needless to say I can devote about a weeks worth of posts about dealing with James and how we are using our attachment parenting lifestyle in "disciplining" our child.
Oh and in the midst of all that we are M O V I N G!!! Yes we are finally getting out of our small apartment. We are moving into a house!! Literally doubling the square feet, gaining 3 extra rooms, getting our own backyard and so much more!! We move in January 1 so it will be a while before you get to see the pics of our awesome new house!
Okay so basically I've just been busy. But now please accept my apology as I am trying to dedicate more time to you lovely people and more effort.
So I leave the rest of this post with just a bunch of pictures that I would have shared with you originally had I been blogging.
So hey here it goes(i THINK these are in order from oldest to newest):

Christmas Number Two

This Christmas will be James second Christmas. Of course last year he was only six months old so I've kind of been counting this as his first "real" Christmas. He kinda gets it he kinda doesn't. He loves that we have a "tree" in our house. He loves reading books about "anta" and going "ho, ho, ho". But does he really get it?
No lol.
I'm sure Christmas morning he will still be more interested in the wrapping paper and boxes rather than the presents themselves.
He had no idea why I had him drop his letter to "anta" in a mailbox.
He has no idea why we have a stuffed animal elf that moves every night.
And I'm sure he won't understand why we leave a plate of cookies out for "anta" on Christmas Eve.
However I do know one day he will get it. One day he will understand the magic of Christmas and he may even want to look at pictures of him doing it when he was younger. For that reason(and many many others) is why I try to let James experience Christmas to the fullest.

Nuby Mommy Bloggers: Wacky Ware Bowl Review!

"Nûby™ Wacky Ware™ has been designed to put the fun back into feeding and help with the transition to independent feeding. The microwave safe Wacky Ware™ Bowl is colorful  fun and functional to use and has a lid that seals tightly to prevent spills and store food. The easy to hold handles are designed with a soft-grip material that is perfectly shaped and comfortable for little hands to grip, helping them transition from weaning to independent feeding."

I can't even describe how much I love this bowl. This is my go-to bowl for James snacks because of the lid. The lid fits so perfectly that I know all its contents won't spill all over the diaper bag. What's great about this bowl is that it is also microwave safe. Oh and the lid seals so tightly that it is safe for food storing too!

I love this bowl also because of how sturdy it is. You can tell it was made with the idea that it would be thrown around a lot. James has dropped this so many times and ours still looks brand new!! 

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Nuby Non-Drip™ 3-Stage Grow Nurser Review!

Since James is 9 months old we have been on a search to find a sippy cup that he would actually use. We have gone through many types before we found one that James would actually use. Thanks to my friends at Nuby, they solved that for me.

This is what Nuby has to say about this sippy cup:

"The Nûby™ 3 Stage Grow Nurser can be used from birth through to toddler. This unique feeding system starts as a bottle with the patented variable flow Non-Drip™ Nipple that features anti-colic valves to reduce the risk of colic and teething nubs to massage baby’s gums. The nipple is easy to use and prevents spills and leaks. As your baby begins to develop and grow, the easy grip handles are easily attached so they can start to feed themselves. The soft, silicone No-Spill™ Spout (included) replaces the nipple as your child begins the transition from bottle feeding to cups. No drips! No Spills! No mess! All smiles!"

What I love about this bottle/sippy cup is the handles. Because there is a handle on each side it makes it much easier for James to tip up on his own. He loves the independence!

My favorite part about this bottle/cup is the fact that it can be used from birth all the way through toddlerhood! You could fill your bottle collection with these and have them still when your child needed to transition to cups, hence, saving money!!!

In this picture above James decided to take a break from his Nuby cup filled with water to play with his Nuby IcyBite Keys!

Want the Nuby Non-Drip™ 3-Stage Grow Nurser?

You can buy this at

www.BuyBabyDirect.com

Walmart

Buy Buy Baby

www.diapers.com

www.amazon.com

www.babyearth.com

www.cookieskids.com

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Le Petite Birdie Review and Giveaway!

I am always looking for great local run companies! Often times I find a lot of unique cute things on easy, and I love the fact that they are made just by "normal" people. When browsing baby items one day I fell in love with Le Petite Birdie! Literally they have the cutest bib patterns ever!

The etsy shop has a lot of other cute things though, besides the bibs! Some things are: a ruffle diaper cover, a teething toy, leg warmers and hair clips!

Nuby Loopy Lites Review!

If you have "liked" our Facebook page then this news isn't new to you. If you haven't liked the page you can do so here. Anyways, I (along with some other awesome mom bloggers) have been chosen as a 2013 Nuby Mommy Blogger. You can see all the awesome bogs here. So what this means is I have partnered up with Nuby to bring you the latest information, great product reviews and some giveaways! I even have my own pinterest board on the Nuby USA Pinterest page which you can see here. I have loved Nuby products since well before James was born. Now my love has only grown! Below I am posting my first review, of the Nuby Loopy Lites!

This is what Nuby has to say about the Nuby Loopy Lites: "The Nûby™ Loopy Lites™ is designed to stimulate your baby's hand and eye co-ordination. The bright lights and fun sounds will keep your baby entertained for hours, while the hard and soft surfaces are great for younger children to teethe on. The small lightweight toy makes it easy for little hands to hold making it small in size but big on fun!"

I loved this product since the moment I saw it on the Nuby Website! I loved the colors, plus the sounds it makes! I love how well it fits in the diaper bag and takes up very little room. We love bringing this product to restaurants with us because the noises it makes is great at distracting a crying baby! James love that he can grab the handles all by himself. I love that the sounds it makes don't get super loud like some other baby toys, which makes it less annoying than some other baby toys.

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I am writing this post as part of the NUBY Mommy Blogger Program. I did not receive compensation for this post, although as part of the program I may receive items to sample or review. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

I should let you all know that I took three out of the five pictures on Sunday. How's that for procrastinating? So don't hate me that they aren't that interesting this week!

1. Red

2. Orange

3. Yellow

4. Green

 This was taken at my sisters new house one day this week. We were helping her move in and I decided to snap this shot of James playing!

5. Blue

Blue Eyes! Took this one at my nephew's T-Ball Game! 

I'll try this week to take some during the week, instead of all on Sunday!