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Entries from November 2008
November 23, 2008
Exersaucer Gwen
Well, I thought I’d post the third video we took of Gwen. I can’t believe I didn’t think about taking videos earlier in her life. *hangs head in shame*
November 22, 2008
Cloth Diapering Craziness
I was discussing this on Facebook earlier, but it ate my huge post. So I decided to blog it instead!! If you’re going to use cloth diapers, you need a few things.
AIOs (all-in-ones), or diapers and covers
Wool wash and lanolin (if using wool)
Laundry detergent
Diaper pail and liners
Wetbags
Wipes
Get ready for a link explosion! Here’s what we [...]
November 21, 2008
Day Two
It’s currently day two of my Please-Sleep-In-Your-Crib-For-Your-Naps-Gwen plan. I was quite content holding her when she was brand new, but now that she’s 5 1/2 months old, she’s getting heavy, and this mama’s arms are ready for a break!
November 18, 2008
Toys
Brandy asked what toy Gwen was playing with in the video, so I thought I’d do a post on Gwen’s favourite things!
The toy in the video is a Kushies Peeko. Of all her toys, this is the one that keeps Gwen’s attention for the longest! It’s a ‘multi-sensory box’ (contrast coloured sides, each of which [...]
November 14, 2008
How Crunchy Are You?
Crunchy is a term used to denote something that is environmentally friendly, healthy for the body, or just plain hippy-ish. Wikipedia defines ‘granola‘ (same concept) as “a slang term describing a person who is hippie-like, a modern bohemian, environmentalist, or leftist in outlook.” Take this quiz to find out how crunchy you are!
I scored 139 [...]
November 13, 2008
Celebrate Babywearing!
Wow! I keep forgetting that it’s International Babywearing Week! I keep reading Steph’s posts at Adventures in Babywearing and forgetting to create my own post with some pics so I can enter the contest for some great slings at Nonny & Boo!
I’ve been wearing Gwen since she was barely a week old, and have been [...]
November 13, 2008
GASP! A VIDEO!
I finally uploaded the video of Gwen in the Jolly Jumper. I have two new videos to upload, too, but they take a long time!!
November 12, 2008
5 Months Old!!?!
Shocking.
I’ve been trying to find a decent list of developmental skills online. I think, by their definitions, Gwen is beginning her sixth month, and has therefore reached the end of her fifth month of life (how confusing is that?).
