Rissa nearly gave me a heart attack the other day. I had left her on the floor of the nursery while I quickly grabbed laundry from the dryer.  This had been working out fine for

[Update - They appear to have gone out of business.] I have to admit that I’m pretty excited to be a Toygaroo beta tester.  It looks like an interesting service that could really take off! Let

This week’s topic is milestones.  Or, as I refer to them: boobie awards! I previously posted about achieving my three month milestone and have my sights set on achieving six months next.  While I know

Lately my daughter has been experimenting with making new sounds and exploring with her tongue.  She sticks it out constantly and flexes it.  Sometimes she reminds me of a lizard the way she licks

<< Cloth Diaper Newbie: Day 2 We’ve been using cloth diapers full-time for a little over a month now.  During that time I used one (maybe two) disposable diaper while we were away from the

Last Thursday got to 50 degrees, which is pretty nice for February in Wisconsin. I was supposed to have a mommy date at the park that afternoon since we both have

This week’s topic is about Sweet Support. I can’t emphasize enough how important support is when you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.  I believe the most important person that needs to be supportive is

I had fun dressing her in a cute outfit for Valentine’s Day.  The trick was in the posing and picture taking! First she’s tipping over while smiling… Then she’s trying to eat her

It’s so close, I can almost smell it!  This weekend was pretty nice for February in Wisconsin.  Sunday got to be about 45 degrees out.  We took advantage of the warmer weather and finally

After reading Crissy’s post, Bragging About Your Child at Dear Crissy, my mind was flooded with thoughts on the subject.  I think it’s natural to be proud of your child’s milestones and accomplishments and want

I started breastfeeding Rissa within a few hours after she was born.  She spent a lot of time at the breast during our two day stay at the hospital.  The nurses and lactation consultants

I can hardly believe how long she’s getting! I remember when there was plenty of room on her changing table pad – now she’s taking up most of it! I think she looks so cute here…

Being a Wisconsinite, today’s game is a huge deal.  Trust me, you don’t want to know what it’s been like to try and go shopping the past few days.  It’s been inSANE. I thought the

I don’t have a lot of experience nursing in public even though I’ve been breastfeeding my daughter for three months.  Until recently, the only places outside our home that I’d nurse were at the

I just have to share this with you right away! A few minutes ago, Aerissa rolled over for the first time!  I could barely believe it. I put her down for tummy time on her

<< Cloth Diaper Newbie: Day 1 I wish I hadn’t gotten behind on documenting this adventure.  Day 2 happened a few weeks ago.  Ah, well, I jotted down some notes throughout that day, so I’ll

She rarely holds still anymore! (3 months

Thankfully I was able to keep up on verifying entries as they came in so I could select a winner quickly after the close of the giveaway.  Now if the winner gets back to

Why yes, Virginia, there are actual giveaway winners! I thought it might be interesting to keep track of the giveaways I win and the prizes.  As you may already know, I’m a giveaway fanatic and