The Happy Life Wife

Yes, that's right. We cloth diaper, and we LOVE it!

We knew we wanted to cloth diaper when I was pregnant with out little man and started putting together our stash of diapers, and if I remember back correctly even though registering for them, no one got them for us. We used several gift cards to Target and Babies 'R' US and some good old cold hard cash to get our stash.

The first few weeks after little man was born we used Earth's Best disposable diapers, wasn't a huge fan, and moved onto the Huggies natural diapers and we stuck with those until he fit into our cloth diapers when he was a good eight and a half pounds (when he was back to birth weight). We were so happy to make the switch to cloth diapers!

We didn't go with actual "cloth wipes" that are sold. We just bought soft washcloths and throw them in an empty wipes tub and we're set. I found these phenomenal small spray bottles that hold just the right amount of solution and it doesn't take up much room on the changing table. Plus, it has a quick lock you can engaged and disengage with your thumb for a leak proof way to take the spray on the go! 

It took some time to get into a routine, but we've got it down! I must confess, our little man is QUITE the heavy wetter at night and we gave in a couple months ago to using a good night time disposable for overnights, but will shortly be investing in night time cloth diapers that are great for heavy wetters and for sure will post how it goes. 

So far we're 7 months in and I see us sticking it out until potty training.

Thanks to gift cards our total investment for cloth diapers: $250! And these diapers go up to 35 lbs, woohoo!

Look for a cloth diapering favorites post soon!

A great find at the local Goodwill for just $24...hello new dining room table!

Snuggle time before bed with my little boy!
 A boy who took a nap without having to be asleep before I laid him down!
 Bath time laughs we share!

With Love,

Today marks the day we went from this...

Almost Wordless Wednesday: Lunch on the Cheap

With Love,

It's that time folks! Honestly, I don't care who you vote for, just do it! Of course I may hope it's for the candidate that I support, but honestly just do your duty and vote. Be heard!

Our morning was pretty easy voting except for one small bump in the road. We got to our local poll...which we realized we totally could have walked to (it ended up less than a block away), and there were maybe only five people ahead of us. We filled out our forms, everyone drooled over Joshua as per usual, and we waiting to sign the signature book. Everyone was very nice, super friendly, and not at all hectic like I had experienced before at other locations. I handed her my form and license, she found me and told me to sign right there. I signed and looked and thought it was funny Kurt's name wasn't around mine, but figured they have a system here I know nothing about. I took the boy and headed over and stood behind the whopping two people ahead of me as Kurt handed the same lady his form and ID. As I went in she said to him, "Hmm that's weird you're not in here."

I came out after casting my vote, walked over the the side table that Kurt was now at, and found a lady already on the phone trying to figure this out. Kurt and I went together to get our ID's and both said yes to be registered to vote at our new address. She quickly informed me that this was about the 8th person she had to do this for already that morning, and it was only 9am. After a few minutes of waiting, she had Kurt go ahead and fill out the registration form by hand while she was on hold, and soon she got her answer. Kurt's voter registration had been cancelled. Yes, cancelled. Apparently, it seems like he hadn't voted in two federal elections, which indeed is NOT the case. He was stationed out of the country for one and had an absentee ballot. Besides that we JUST got our new licenses and he said YES please register me. The poor guy who served his country in the NAVY in Puerto Rico, Spain, and as a block guard in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba was not allowed to vote. The lady was very apologetic and said she'd see to it this voter registration got to the right place but there was nothing more she could do...bummer city! At least she was very nice and helpful!

Either way, from here on out, we'll be seeking confirmation about our voting status to say the least. Get out there, have a great day, and make sure to vote!

With Love,

We're  linking up with the lovely lady over at From Mrs. to Mama this week for Show and Tell Monday!

1. Tell us what you studied in college. Is your job now related to what you studied?
One of the perks of majoring in nursing in college, you pretty much know your job direction. So, yes! I work as RN on a med/surg/trauma unit.

2. Tell us what your everyday job looks like.
There is no such thing, my job is different every day. Yes, tasks such as passing meds, giving flu shots, and encouraging my patients to get out of bed stay the same, but each day brings different patients and different challenges. Sometimes it's smooth sailing, other times is hell in a hand basket.

3. Do you have a picture of you at work? Show us.
Sorry, no pictures at work! 

4. In 10 years, what do you see yourself doing? Same thing? More? Tell us.
In 10 years, I hope to be a full time stay at home mommy with my kids. I will however ALWAYS maintain my nursing license and keep some sort of per diem job at the hospital. I hope to either have my photography business going full force, or continue with our business opportunity we just started working with energy deregulation working side by side with my husband. Want more info on this just send me a personal message!

5. Tell us what you have learned, and what {if any} recommendations you may have for those looking to go into the field you are in. 
In nursing you NEVER stop learning, and that IS my biggest piece of advice. If you ever think you have learned it all, or don't need to ask people for their opinion or input because you know it all, then stop. Stop being a nurse in that moment. Our field is always evolving and always changing, and every patient is different. Also, make sure you REALLY love doing this. Work is work, especially nursing, so make sure you love it!

With Love,

This is the story of how our little man got his first tooth, and I was the one that cried. It's expected around these parts that with a 7 month old child teeth are going to start sprouting. However, I feel like our poor child has been teething for the last two months (if not more). There have been endless amounts of drool, diarrhea, pulling at ears, baby boy cheeks covered in a rash, and quite a few tears. Then today when our boy went for one of his favorite chew toys, my chin, it actually stinkin' hurt! Now, I'm totally guilty of saying, "ouch" when it's totally not necessary, but this time it was totally necessary. Low and behold I was able to catch a glimpse of a what looked like the top of a snow covered mountain bursting through little man's gums. I immediately stuck my finger, yet another favorite chew toy, in to investigate and indeed we had a tooth folks! After a moment of laughing with him sitting there on the floor, 'cause he just thinks it's hilarious when we talk, I looked at my baby boy and just started to cry. I cried happy tears and sad tears. Happy, because this is so awesome! Our little guy has a tooth, he's growing just like he should, and is so healthy! Sad, because it's going just so darn quick. I feel like in just a blink of an eye 7 months have gone by. I still feel like he's that little baby I saw for the first time in the operating room right after my hubs looked at me, stepped aside, and said, "He's a Joshua babe!" We couldn't be more blessed to have this little guy as our son, and boy do we love him! Here's looking forward to many more milestones...followed by me crying!

With Love,