I've Been Busy!

I FINALLY got around to making the letters for Nolan's bedroom. I'm pretty happy with how they turned out! I was originally going to use pages from Dr. Seuss books, but I figured these designs would be better in the long run--you know, no 18 year old boy would want Dr. Seuss letters in his room!

I also made these cookies this week. They are GREAT! I changed it up a little bit though. Instead of the 1 2/3 cups M&Ms, I used 1 cup M&Ms and 1 cup chopped walnuts. These might just be my new favorite cookies. They're SUPER chocolatey!

Nolan's finally starting to smile in response to us. It's sooo super cute and heart-melting. I just wish I could be fast enough with the camera to get a photo!

What We're Loving Wednesday

 

Graco Duo 2-in-1 Swing & Bouncer

Nolan enjoys the swing when he's sleepy during the day. The nature sounds help calm him down (usually) while he stares at the ceiling fan and zones out.

Fleece Sleepbags

I'm wasn't sure what these are really called, but we love these for bedtime. They keep Nolan warm, and they're easy for middle of the night diaper changes when you're half awake with one eye open trying to clean a baby bottom and successfully change a diaper without making a mess. Not having to deal with all those snaps that some other outfits have is heavenly.

Sleep Gowns

These aren't as warm or soft as the fleece sleepbags, but they're also easy access for nighttime changes!

Summer Infant Cradling Comfort Bathtub

Nolan absolutely LOVES tubby time. Once he outgrew the tub we were using from the hospital, we started using this one. It makes bath time MUCH easier for Momma and Daddy. It only takes one of us to bathe him, and it's big enough that he'll be able to use it for quite some time. The sling stays stationary even though it's not attached to the tub, and it dries fairly quickly.

Thoughtful Thursday

I've been wondering...

WHY do underwire nursing bras exist if they only cause clogged milk ducts? Not cool. If that's going to happen EVERY time I wear one, I would have liked to have been warned before I bought it. *sigh* Is this just me, or does anyone else have this issue?

What We're Loving Wednesday

Johnson's Honey Apple lotion

Why doesn't anyone tell you that this stuff works so well for grown-ups too? I'm never going back! Honey Apple lotion for Momma and Natural lotion for Nolan.

American Eagle Straight Jeans

The only pre-pregnancy jeans I can successfully button. Thankfully they're cute, and I can wear my boots with them. :o)

The First Years Close & Secure Sleeper

Lesson number one of parenting (and teaching!): Be flexible!

We swore up and down we wouldn't be those parents who let their kids sleep in the bed with them...then came Nolan, and guess who sleeps in the bed with us! Nolan doesn't like to sleep alone in his bassinet in our room, and we're not ready to have him sleep in his nursery yet since he's getting up 3-4 times each night, and, really, who wants to trudge down the hall in the middle of the night.

1 Month

Nolan is 1 month old today! I can't believe it. People always tell you how quickly the time goes and how fast they grow up...where did the past month go?! Here are a few photos of my snuggly guy in his cute onesie. You can find FREE PDF files for girl and boy month-by-month onesies at Petite Lemon. All you need is a plain onesie, printer, and transfer paper...super easy. Enjoy!

Likes: bath time, getting lotioned, NUK silicone pacifiers at sleeping times, snuggling, car rides
Dislikes: being naked, having hands covered, sleeping alone, dirty diapers (even ever so slightly soiled)
Height: 21.5 in
Weight: 8 lbs 13 oz

Book Recommendation

If you are pregnant or just had a baby, you NEED to read this book! It is absolutely hilarious yet still filled with useful advice...much of which most people won't tell you! It's funny and brutally honest. I wish I had known about this series while I was pregnant because there is a The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy as well. She has also written The Girlfriends' Guide to Toddlers, The Girlfriends' Guide to Baby Gear, The Girlfriends' Guide to Getting Your Groove Back and The Girlfriends' Guide to Parties and Playdates.

What We're Loving Wednesday

What we're loving most this week is Triple Paste. This stuff is magical! Nolan had a pretty bad diaper rash, and the Desitin just was not cutting it. Wasn't doing a thing! Then, we tried the Triple Paste, and it cleared up right away! Awesome. We highly recommend it!

We're also quite partial to these sweet halo sleep sacks. Momma's not a very good swaddler, so the sleep sacks keep Nolan nice and cozy without coming undone! Plus, when he's sleeping at night, I don't wake up every 10 minutes to make sure his bib and blanket aren't in his mouth or nose. 

Last, but not least, we're loving this Johnson's Natural and body wash and lotion. They smell good, and they're made from fruit!