*Trevor is 7 months, 1 week and 5 days old*
Sunday, March 29, 2009
My Kid is a Rockstar
*Trevor is 7 months, 1 week and 5 days old*
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Adventures in Breastfeeding
When Trevor was smaller nursing him was relaxing and peaceful. Nine times out of ten he fell asleep on the breast or just contently stared at me with those big dark eyes, intensely focused on the task at hand.
Nowadays, not so much.
Nursing an active 7 month old includes, but is not limited to: headstands and cartwheels (still attached to the breast mind you), pulling on my nose, poking my eyes, patting my chest (or face or stomach), sticking his feet in my face, trying to crawl off with nipple in tow and trying to laugh and nurse at the same time (which almost always ends in choking). Its more like juggling an oiled pig really.
Nursing an older baby does have its rewards though. For example, Trevor has now learned there is not just one boob, but TWO. A couple of days ago he was nursing on the right when he suddenly sat up and looked at the left (which was still covered). He then looked up at me, looked back at the left, slapped it a couple of times, looked back up at me with a wrinkled brow and slapped me again. So, I offered him the left and he gave me an enormous smile before latching on. I laughed so hard I almost cried. The boy knows what he wants and knows how to get it. Why ask when you can demand?
*Trevor is 7 months, 1 week and 2 days old*
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Happy Anniversary to Us!!!
HE TOOK HIS FIRST REAL STEP!!!!
He was standing up beating on a laundry basket about two feet away from the end table when he suddenly turned, let go and took a perfect full step forward so that he could reach the end table!! I decided to grab my camera to see if I could catch him doing it again and instead I caught this:
Happy Anniversary Josh, I love you! You are my rock. You're a wonderful husband, an amazing father and so much more that I won't mention here since our mothers read this blog. ;) I can't wait to see what the future brings!
*Trevor is 7 months and 2 days old*
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Monday, March 16, 2009
7 Month Spam
Helping Mommy unload the dishwasher...

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Sunday, March 8, 2009
I Think I'm Turning Green...
And I don't mean big-ugly-angry-hulk-green, I mean Eco-friendly or more specifically more friendly to my family. Inspired by an online conversation, I started doing some research about common household cleaners and was horrified when I found out what is *really* in those suckers. NASTY STUFF! Apparently using chemical cleaners is one of the number one worst things you can do for your health. Ever. Almost 80 percent of the chemicals in household cleaners have not been tested for lasting health effects! When you use these chemicals in your home, these chemicals react with our ozone, stick around in the air for a LONG time and leave nasty residues on hard surfaces, carpets etc. Many never break down and over time indoor air pollution can cause all kinds of illness and diseases.
This link is a great starting point for researching household chemicals. Here are some of the points that I found most interesting:
"An EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) survey concluded that indoor air was 3 to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air."
"Another EPA study stated that the toxic chemicals in household cleaners are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air."
"National Cancer Association released results of a 15 year study concluding that women who work in the home are at a 54% higher risk of developing cancer than women who work outside the home."
"Cancer is the Number ONE cause of death for children."
"There has been a call from the U.S./Canadian Commission to ban bleach in North America. Bleach is being linked to the rising rates of breast cancer in women, reproductive problems in men and learning and behavioral problems in children"
"Since 1980, asthma has increased by 600%. The Canadian Lung Association and the Asthma Society of Canada identify common household cleaners and cosmetics as triggers."
There is WAY more information in the article, give it a read.
Anyway, after doing a ton of research I decided that I would challenge myself for the weekend--do all of the cleaning without using any commercial cleaners or air fresheners. Guess what? My house has never been cleaner or smelled better.
I cleaned everything with these ingrediants: White Vinegar, Baking Soda, Water and a Lemon.
I got stains out of things I've never been able to remove before using vinegar and baking soda and my microwave wiped clean in about 2 seconds after steaming half a lemon inside. My linoleum looks better than it has since we moved in and with no residue! My toilet is shiny and so are my faucets, I even cleaned my carpets with a steam cleaner using, you guessed it- vinegar and water. I know exactly what you are thinking right now. You're thinking that my house must stink to high heaven of vinegar, but I assure you it does not. The vinegar stinks while you are using it but the smell disappears as soon as it dries and takes any other annoying odors with it plus it disinfects! (If you are cleaning an area you feel needs REALLY disinfected you can follow up with some rubbing alcohol.) The result is a really clean (and clean smelling) home. Instead of using toxic air fresheners I simmered some cinnamon on the stove and the house smelled delicious. I was amazed at how well these home solutions worked and now I'm a total convert. No longer will I expose my sweet little boy to the nasty crap in household cleaners. I LOVE the fact that my house smells CLEAN instead of smelling like chemicals.
I'm putting all of my store-bought cleaning supplies on freecycle tomorrow. The only things we are keeping right now are laundry detergent and Dawn but I've been reading that I can make those things too. One thing at a time.
Will you take the challenge? Make your home and your family healthier--throw out your commercial cleaners!
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Friday, March 6, 2009
First Trip to the Park
It was a gorgeous day today so we took Trevor to the park for the very first time and he had a blast! We ran into some old friends from High School and their two little girls and all of us had a great time. Trevor loved the swings and the tunnel in the toddler park. I have tons of pictures to share!
We spent most of the afternoon there and by the time we got home he was thoroughly exhausted! Here's hoping he sleeps well tonight!! :D
*Trevor is 6 months, 2 weeks and 3 days old*
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
My Little Explorer
Trevor has discovered that his room, while obviously not good for sleeping, is great for playing! There are all kinds of cool toys hiding in there! Every time he gets a chance he makes a break for his room. Of course all of the toys in the living room aren't nearly as cool as the ones in his room! Many times during the day I follow him into his room and watch him doing this:
And when he is finished, I pick the toys all back up. Again.
*Trevor is 6 months and 2 weeks old*
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Monday, March 2, 2009
Before and After




*Trevor is 6 months, 1 week and 6 days old*
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
Snow Day!
We finally got a decent snow! I'm counting this as Trevor's very first snow since one wasn't enough to count and the other just dusted the ice. LOL
It warmed up some today so we decided to take him out to see the snow before it all melted away. He immediately wanted down (he loves to go outside!) so I let him down in the snow for a couple of minutes. He really wasn't all that impressed with it, but I got a couple of good pictures.
*Trevor is 6 months, 1 week and 5 days old*
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