New Mom's Wish List

When I got pregnant I was ecstatic. I had wanted a baby of mine forever. When we (accidently) found out we were having a boy, I was a bit bummed strictly because I love shopping and boys aren’t near as fun to shop for as girls.

After we have BA1 I changed my thoughts QUICKLY as I immediately began shopping for him. Aside from the cute non-necessities I have managed to find several things I just couldn’t live without. I have compiled a list of a few things I highly recommend for moms to be. Enjoy!

ZIPPERED ONESIES





These are amazing. I can't tell you how many times BA1 went to bed with unmatched buttons or snaps and it always felt like after I was done changing him and tried buttoning all his buttons or snapping all his snaps he needed to be changed again. ugh.. The Children's place makes tons of these, and I also recommend Gerber brand; cheap and they get the job done.


TRIPLE PASTE DIAPER RASH CREAM







While a little pricey is worth every penny. It works BEFORE your child develops diaper rash. We used it at the first sign of diaper rash, and nothing ever became of the rash. A few extra bucks in your pocket or a baby without a red hiney? It's a no-brainer.



FISHER PRICE JUMPEROO

Little BK1 loves this...and so does Mr. Awesome, heck I do too.. We could watch him bouncing and smiling in this thing all day long. If you have the space I highly recommend one of these!




FORMULA CONTAINERS



These are a lifesaver when traveling, or even just running a few errands. They hold 3 bottles worth of formula. The only negative I can find is that each segment only holds three scoops of formula (6ounces) so if your little one drinks more than 6ounces at a time you may have a problem.

Nail Files---ARE A MUST---so much easier than a nail clipper at this young age.
Pampers Swaddlers Diapers
Prefold Cloth diapers (we use these as burp clothes)
Sony BabyCall Monitor--this is the quietest baby monitor ever. You hear nothing until he/she cries. The range is also amazing.
LEAPFROG Baby Tad---this doll was the best gift we ever received. It plays different types of music, our favorite being the lullaby music FOR 10 full minutes!! woo hoo!

Worse than Crack...

Mr. Awesome likes football….wait…he LOVES football. When football season is here he eats, sleeps and breathes football. He coaches a youth football league, which I love watching and helping with. He watches every game he possibly can, which I enjoy doing as well, that was until I was introduced to fantasy sports. Ugh..Mr. Awesome seriously might love fantasy sports more than he loves me.

I can’t enjoy watching a game anymore with him because it involves him commenting on every player and their stats, checking stats on the laptop, or calling one of his friends to comment on a player or points that were just scored.

I understand that this is one of his hobbies, but does it need to involve constant checking of scores, emails about trades, etc every waking moment? If I wasn’t there to remind him to eat, he may forget because he’s so wrapped up in “researching” fantasy related things on the internet.

I think he owes me this for putting up with this fantasy "stuff!" :)

Cute Purse

Awkward...

Mr. Awesome is upset with the MIL because she “embarrassed” him publicly. I don’t always, but this time I can certainly side with him 100%. She is out of line sometimes with the things she says and asks him, but I figured it was just her being the worrisome mom she is…but honestly it has gotten worse, not better. Mr. Awesome is 26 years old and doesn’t like to be very open with people, even me..his own awesome wife…..and she is constantly being nosey when it comes to his life…is it just me or is there a point where you think mom’s should leave well enough alone? So, they aren’t speaking and it’s awkward for me. I get the occasional calls and emails asking about him, the weird silences when we are all together because neither will talk to each other. While I don’t think Mr. Awesome has any apologizing to do I do think something needs to be done to avoid BA1 from getting hurt, after all he’s only a baby and wants to be around him grandma and his dad. Something has to give..

You're life is now complete.....

I’ve been a loyal blog follower for quite some time now…I read serious, hilarious, helpful and downright sad blogs..and frankly I realized it’s time I join the ranks and create my own. I mean, come on I have to have at least some good blogging qualities, right?

A few things about me:

1-I’ve been married for 2 years to a man (Mr. Awesome) who thinks he’s awesome in every way, shape and form, luckily I do to. :)

2-I’m awesome by marriage. :)

3-There was so much awesome between the two of us we got together and created baby awesome (BA1) who was born in December 2008.

4-We live in the Midwest; Wisconsin to be exact.

5-I hate folding laundry more than anything in this world.

6-I love shopping and couponing. It has taken over my life recently.

7-I work in finance even though I have a degree in PR and Spanish.

8-I hate fantasy sports—Mr. Awesome loves them more than he loves me. Ha

I’m sure more little quirks, annoyances, etc will come out through this blog. I hope you enjoy reading. Andddddd, since you’re reading my blog…your life is now complete!