I Should Be Folding Laundry

Hey guys! I've been dying to do this post for a while now, and I'm so excited to show you all my cloth diaper stash! Lets start off with the diapers and diaper shells. This is one of my bumGenius Freetime diapers. Its the first kind of diaper I ever purchased! I have 23 of these. This is the inside with the flaps closed.  This is what it looks like open. I have 23 of these, they are all in ones, which makes diapering really quick and easy.  The white diaper is a Baby Kicks brand diaper, Outfoxed print. The blue one is a Tots Bots Easy Fit diaper with an aplix closure. I only have one of each of these. The Tots Bots diaper is probably my favorite diaper I own. I plan to buy more at some point.  This is the inside of the Tots Bots. Its an all in one with a super soft minky interior. It also has the laundry tabs to keep it from catching on other stuff in the washer and dryer. I like how its just one long flap as opposed to two flaps and the...

I can't believe its already been a whole year since I started cloth diapering! Its been a wonderful journey so far and I'm excited to continue doing it. When I first started cloth diapering, Lincoln was one month old. The diapers were pretty bulky on him and I was worried they would be uncomfortable for him to wear since he was still so skinny. As the weeks went by, however, he started filling them out better so I was feeling better about using them. There were a couple times during that first month where I kept thinking, This is too much extra work or I want to go back to disposables . Those thoughts were promptly nipped in the bud by Josh, who reminded me that we spent a lot of money of those little things and he wasn't going to let them go to waste. So I pushed through my doubts and eventually it came to a point where I couldn't imagine doing it any other way. Cloth diapering really isn't that much different, really the only difference is that you have to ...

I know we announced our little guys name a few weeks ago, but I can't make myself stick with it for some reason. So, I've been wrestling with the name of Noah for a few days now, and I don't think that I can really commit to it as of now. I think a big part of it is that Noah is currently the #4 name on the national popularity list. I know that some people might think its a silly reason to decide against a name that we both like but it is almost enough of a deal breaker that I'm considering nixing the name all together. Its not totally off the possibilities list but I'm not sure if we will end up using it. Since I can't seem to narrow down our options to just one name, I think that we'll just have to pick his name once he makes his way out into the world, unless I can figure things out sooner. Thanks for reading! Mackenzie 

I've been slacking to the worst degree with my Lincoln updates! I really need to do better at that! I do think now though, that I will be doing a monthly update instead of a weekly update. That will apply to my new little guy when he shows up! Anyways, Lincoln has had so many changes since my update three months ago! As of now, he's a pro at walking, he even tries to run sometimes! Also, he's started using his own words for things. Banana is nana, kitty is titi, doggie is doddie and he knows Josh is dada, he actually uses that word when talking about Josh. He has a few favorite foods as of late; cucumbers, tomatoes and bananas! Lincoln is so observant! If he sees you do something he doesn't understand, he'll grab your hand and have you show him. Once you give him a demonstration, he usually does really well in copying you. He definitely emulates his daddy in that aspect! I can't believe he's almost 13 mon...

I'm pretty sure I haven't gotten any bigger since last week. How Far Along? 23 weeks Weight Gain? 11 pounds Maternity Clothes? I'm looking for some inexpensive maternity yoga pants but I don't know where to find some! I've looked at Ross a few times with no luck. If anyone has a suggestion or two, let me know! Stretch Marks? I actually found four new ones on my thighs and a handful of small ones on my upper calves. Sad day, for sure. Sleep? According to Josh, I've been sleeping soundly, not restless or anything. My dreams have transitioned from stressful/scary to just plain weird. Best Moment This Week? Going on a date with my hubby last night! We hadn't been out in over a month due to him working late almost every night up at Sundance. Movement? My little guy has been kicking like crazy this week, its been so exciting! I can hardly wait to really see his movements in the weeks to come :) Food Cravings? Chocolate peanut butter stuf...

How Far Along? 22 Weeks Weight Gain? I found out from my doctor that I've gained 11 pounds so far this pregnancy, which is more than I was last time this week but my doc said I'm right on track for healthy weight gain. Last time, he said my weight wasn't quite enough to be healthy, so I'm doing good in this area. Maternity Clothes? I'm loving how comfy they are! Stretch Marks? Nothing is worse from last week. Sleep? I keep having stressful and emotionally draining dreams every night and I'm ready for them to end. Best Moment This Week? Getting another clean bill of health for me and baby at my last appointment! Movement? He's starting to fall into a more consistent routine now so its getting more and more predictable. Food Cravings? Still chocolate and sodium. Anything Making You Queasy Or Sick? Bacon and marinara sauce. Gender? Boy! Labor Signs? Nothing major or serious, but I've been having some Braxton Hicks contractions this ...

My heart is full of love and appreciation for my husband today.  He is my role model when it comes to work ethic. He's had a full time job while taking at least two night classes every semester since we've been married. This semester, he starts his days on Mondays and Tuesdays at 6:30 AM and doesn't get home until 10 PM due to really long classes.  He is always so patient with me. ADDers have a curse of forgetfulness and he never gives me a hard time about it.  Another reason I love him is that he encourages my interests. He'll talk novel ideas all day if I want and he has helped me out a few tight spots regarding plotlines. Whenever someone needs help, he's always the first one to step up and offer his time. He's an excellent example of a giving spirit. He is a wonderful father to our little guy. He always tries to teach Lincoln new things whenever he can and he plays with his little boy whenever he can. He even changes dirty diapers so I...

I wanted to make a quick post just showing you all what I have in my diaper bag! This is for a short outing, like a grocery run. I figured I didn't need to show the obvious things, like my keys, wallet, phone, iPod touch, etc. From top to bottom, left to right: Changing pad Planetwise medium wetbag, houndstooth print Two diapers: bumGenius Freetime all-in-one diaper in white, Fuzzibunz One Size Elite in blue lagoon Cosmetics bag (contents pictured further down) A toy for Lincoln, in this case, a Captain Moroni action figure Gum, Ice Cubes, peppermint flavor A photo album filled with 5x7 notecards for writing inspirations Lotion, Pure Daydream by Victoria's Secret A snack for me, Oats and Chocolate Fiber One bar CJ's BUTTer diaper rash spray Two pacifiers A sippy cup filled with water Pocketbac hand sanitizer from Bath and Body Works Here's a look at what's in my cosmetics bag: Turtle shaped mini mirror from Bath and Body Works NYC ...

How Far Along? 21 weeks Weight Gain? 4 pounds Maternity Clothes: Nothing new to report on this one Stretch Marks: I haven't noticed any new ones popping up lately Sleep: I keep having dreams that I'm induced early for a medical problem that nobody will tell me. Its pretty nerve racking! Best Moment This Week? Eating a bunch of cookies and cream ice cream. I've been eating healthier than normal the past few weeks so I treated myself to a little sugary goodness! Miss Anything? I can't think of anything in particular. Movement? Last night, the baby was moving like crazy and Josh got home just before he stopped. Josh got to feel the last six or seven kicks. It was actually the first time Josh has felt him so it was really exciting! Food Cravings? I'm back to my chocolate craving, but its mixed with a sodium craving. I've been eating a lot of PB&J's and ritz crackers this week. Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Bacon and marinara sauc...

I absolutely cannot believe that I'm already halfway done! At this point last time, I felt as though I'd already been pregnant forever and that I had a lifetime left. This time, I feel like its gone so quickly and I hope the second half of my pregnancy will go by just as fast! How Far Along? 20 weeks Weight Gain? 3-4 lbs. Maternity Clothes? I inherited some shirts that actually doubled my maternity shirt collection. I finally have more to wear than just solid v-neck maternity shirts! Thanks, Madison! Stretch Marks? They haven't gotten worse over the course of the past week, thank goodness. Sleep: I've been waking up a few times a night for pretty much the whole week, but Josh says that when I'm actually sleeping, I haven't been terribly restless. I do, however, still feel the need to take a daily nap to keep my energy up. Best Moment This Week? Celebrating Lincoln's first birthday! I can't believe he's so big already! Miss Anything?...