WIC was annoying. Don't get me wrong, it's wonderful. But please. When I tell you that I don't like or drink Skim or 1% milk and Kevin doesn't like it either[he will drink it if he has to], and you see we have at least three checks for milk leftover by the appointment you would think that maybe I'm trying to say something. You've asked me at my past two appointments what type of milk I drink. I say whole. Yet. I still get the stuck with the Skim or 1% milk. I've been giving some of our unopened gallons of milk to my CIDS lady so we can use more of the checks that have milk on them. So frustrating. I have been drinking whole milk since I was 8 because that's what my doctor put me on as I have major issues gaining weight. Ah wells. It'll mean more pudding and muffins and vanilla/strawberry milk[which tastes so much better with whole].
Soon I should hopefully be making some cleaning products to use around here. The chemicals and things that are in most cleaning products just irritate the whole of me. I've always been sensitive to chemicals. Always. It sucks. Also thinking about changing some other more personal products as well as I have since become more sensitive and allergic to the stuff bought from the store. Also am planning on making my own baby food when Michael starts solids at six months. Which, actually seems like fun.
So with switching to making my own cleaning products, changing to reusuable things like napkins, making my own baby food, soon to be cloth diapering, and a babywearer...I guess I can be considered a semi-crunchy mama.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Finding lost things
Well, last night I discovered there's a natural parenting store up in Ithaca that offers cloth diapering classes the second Saturday of every month. So June 12th, we'll be taking a day trip with Michael. Go to the Science Center and let Michael play around in the Curiosity Corner section, and so I can play. Been wanting to go back since I went in second grade. Then pop over to Jillian's Drawers to check that out and for the cloth diapering class. Perhaps wander about the Commons for a little bit after. Than go pick up so lunch, head over to Buttermilk Falls, eat, do some hiking, then come home. So excited. Ithaca is so beautiful. We would go next month but the day the class is offered we'll be down in NC for the weekend visiting with Kevin's sister as she hasn't gotten to meet Michael yet.
Today was spent cleaning and organizing so I could find my phone. I'm always losing the darn thing seeing as I don't really use it that much. Took all day to find my phone which turned out was in the pocket of my jacket. Feel so stupid about that. But the living room area of the basement is more organized and cleaned. Tomorrow's goal is to work on finishing up organizing the living room part and then finish straightening up Michael's area and get his clothes put away. If I have time to when I get done with all that then I will work on getting my boxes sorted through. Need to call CCC and get things set up as well as Arnot to tell them they can bill the medicaid. Also have a WIC appointment tomorrow too. So many things, so little time.
Today was spent cleaning and organizing so I could find my phone. I'm always losing the darn thing seeing as I don't really use it that much. Took all day to find my phone which turned out was in the pocket of my jacket. Feel so stupid about that. But the living room area of the basement is more organized and cleaned. Tomorrow's goal is to work on finishing up organizing the living room part and then finish straightening up Michael's area and get his clothes put away. If I have time to when I get done with all that then I will work on getting my boxes sorted through. Need to call CCC and get things set up as well as Arnot to tell them they can bill the medicaid. Also have a WIC appointment tomorrow too. So many things, so little time.
Monday, April 12, 2010
To Cloth or Not to Cloth
So. I've been researching cloth diapering for weeks now. It intrigues me. Kevin isn't on board with the idea. Says all the stuff I found on the benefits is just things people say so that they can get other people to do it.
But I still would like to try it...maybe. With no money coming in right now it'll be awhile probably before I can.
If I did do it, I want to try I think either the Gro Baby or Flip systems. Both seem easy to use for those new at this thing. Entered a giveaway for some free Gro Baby's so hopefully I'll get lucky and be able to get started without really spending anything.
For those of you that do cloth diaper, tell me your pros and cons. Favorite Type/Brand. Easiest to take care of. Give me your opinions!
Click the picture to see the giveaway.
But I still would like to try it...maybe. With no money coming in right now it'll be awhile probably before I can.
If I did do it, I want to try I think either the Gro Baby or Flip systems. Both seem easy to use for those new at this thing. Entered a giveaway for some free Gro Baby's so hopefully I'll get lucky and be able to get started without really spending anything.
For those of you that do cloth diaper, tell me your pros and cons. Favorite Type/Brand. Easiest to take care of. Give me your opinions!
Click the picture to see the giveaway.
Life Has To Many Curves
Welcome to my new blog. This is where I shall keep track of my life and have a place to vent should the need arise to. Or just brag about my family! That's always fun.
Anyways, life has thrown an awful curve-ball. Kevin and I just got ourselves so we weren't in the red anymore. Just put together a spending limit on what his checks would be used for. I discovered with this new plan that I could pay for a couple classes part time so I turned in my application to the local community college. Well, just mere hours after I turned in my application, Kevin came home from work a couple hours after he left. Figured he forgot something important. I was wrong on that front. He had gotten fired. We no longer have any income coming in.
So I've been on the job hunt. Originally I was going to be the stay at home parent, and go to class, but as much as I love my kid I go crazy being in the house all the time. I need to be doing something. But I've had no luck with the job search. Due to no job experience pretty much no one wants me at all. I am planning on taking a state exam to be a Mental Health Aide through the state, but the exam isn't until June and results aren't released until 6-8 weeks later and then there's the whole getting hired thing. So I'd like to have something to hold me over until then. And then Kevin can be the stay at home dad which I know is what he really wants.
Got my acceptance letter for Corning Community College last week. So now I'm scrambling trying to find a way to pay for it. Going to ask mom one more time for her financial info for the FAFSA and if I can't get that, I'm screwed. Stupid thing considering me a dependent even though I don't live at home and have a kid.
I just wish things would work in the right direction for us instead of throwing those darn curve-balls. I know things happen for a reason but they have crappy timing.
On the other hand, Michael is doing wonderfully. Just smiling away all day and staying up all night with small catnaps. He still hates tummy time though. Hates it with a passion. He's rolled over a couple of times from tummy to back but it happens rarely as he's to focused on screaming bloody murder into the blanket/play mat.
One day he'll learn...or start crawling. Either way, he's adorable! <3
Anyways, life has thrown an awful curve-ball. Kevin and I just got ourselves so we weren't in the red anymore. Just put together a spending limit on what his checks would be used for. I discovered with this new plan that I could pay for a couple classes part time so I turned in my application to the local community college. Well, just mere hours after I turned in my application, Kevin came home from work a couple hours after he left. Figured he forgot something important. I was wrong on that front. He had gotten fired. We no longer have any income coming in.
So I've been on the job hunt. Originally I was going to be the stay at home parent, and go to class, but as much as I love my kid I go crazy being in the house all the time. I need to be doing something. But I've had no luck with the job search. Due to no job experience pretty much no one wants me at all. I am planning on taking a state exam to be a Mental Health Aide through the state, but the exam isn't until June and results aren't released until 6-8 weeks later and then there's the whole getting hired thing. So I'd like to have something to hold me over until then. And then Kevin can be the stay at home dad which I know is what he really wants.
Got my acceptance letter for Corning Community College last week. So now I'm scrambling trying to find a way to pay for it. Going to ask mom one more time for her financial info for the FAFSA and if I can't get that, I'm screwed. Stupid thing considering me a dependent even though I don't live at home and have a kid.
I just wish things would work in the right direction for us instead of throwing those darn curve-balls. I know things happen for a reason but they have crappy timing.
On the other hand, Michael is doing wonderfully. Just smiling away all day and staying up all night with small catnaps. He still hates tummy time though. Hates it with a passion. He's rolled over a couple of times from tummy to back but it happens rarely as he's to focused on screaming bloody murder into the blanket/play mat.
One day he'll learn...or start crawling. Either way, he's adorable! <3
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