Snap. Print. Organize.

I am camera crazy aroud C.  Snap.  Snap.   Over this past year, we have probably over 2,000 photos taken of family.  

I remember the days of 35mm film and going to Costco and waiting a few days for the pictures to develop unless I paid for 1 hour photo processing.   So, I’m thankful for digital photography – instant gratification. 

But, one drawback is that I don’t have as many photo albums (the physical ones, not online!) as I used to have.  I like having photo albums for family and friends to browse when they come over.  And, for me to look through on a rainy day.  Browsing through my online photos on Flickr is just not the same thing.

I was trying to be disciplined and would order prints each month of C so I can arrange them all in an album.  That didn’t last very long – I am about a year behind!

Do people even have photo albums anymore?

Keeping Distracted

I have a stash of new toys (simple bath toys).

I took a few out for C to play with during her bathtime.  In the corner of her bathtub, there is a toy holder suctioned to the bath wall.  Recently, C has been so fussy at bathtime that the toys are a big help.  After her bath, she puts them back in the holder and waves “bye bye” to them.

I’ve also used the toys to help during diaper changing time, especially when I’m by myself.  She is squirmy!  We go to her toy holder and pick out two little toys.   Holding them, she is kept busy and doesn’t make too much of a fuss.  The toys are “new” since she doesn’t spend a lot of time playing with them.  After the diaper change, she puts them back and waves goodbye to them.

She has recognized this routine, and it’s helped me tremendously.

I haven’t had a chance to go to the store, but the next time I go to Target or Babies R Us, I’ll make it a point to look for inexpensive little bath toys to keep around her room and also to stash in the diaper bag.  Let’s hope they can work their “magic” when changing her outside of the home!

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I Wish

My sister’s 8.5 month old son has eczema and allergies.   He has had allergy tests done, and he’s allergic to: dairy, nuts, eggs and mildly allergic to wheat and soy.   His face is always red from eczema which seems to be triggered by food and environment.  Poor guy!   My sister has a hard time trying to get him not to scratch which worsens the problem.  She said to me “I wish he has C’s skin.”

I tell her, I wish C’s eyes are straight like her son’s.  

Perhaps one day both wishes will come true! 

Worries

I’m having a harder time now trying to get C to wear her eye patch.   She keeps pulling it off!    It’s like she is “testing” me.   She touches her glasses, looks at my reaction.  If I react a certain way, she’ll pull her glasses along with the patch off.  I am going to try ignoring her when she touches her glasses to see what happens.  What will it be like as she gets older!?

We go and see the doctor again in a month.  I really hope there is some improvement in her eyes and surgery is not needed.  I try not to think about it, but I cannot help it.   S brought up an interesting point the other day.  C is such an outgoing little girl.  Will surgery be traumatizing for her and cause her to withdraw?  

We’ll learn more at the next eye appointment.  Meanwhile, I have to keep C from pulling her glasses with the eye patch off!

I Love My Bumkins

I’ve found the best bibs around.   Bumkins Waterproof Superbibs!

I bought a set of three bibs and have really only needed to use two of them in my daily C feedings.   These are lightweight.  They are waterproof – after feeding, I just rinse under water and that’s it!   Dries fast too.   And, the materials used in this bib are PVC free, lead free.   They are also easy to pack as they fold down into almost nothing.

I’ve already pre-ordered Bumkins’ aprons for arts and crafts for when C is older!

This is definitely one of the best purchases I’ve made for C.  It’s made my laundry load easier, and I don’t need lots of bibs lying around because I haven’t done laundry yet.  And, C has a clean bib each time she eats.

A wonderful product, highly recommended!

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The Finals!

Go David Cook!    Vote David Cook!

In case you cannot tell, I want David Cook to win.   Let’s hope for a good outcome!   I’m looking forward to some great vocals and singing on American Idol tonight!