I troll a lot of new mom, new dad, and expecting parents' forums and blogs. Even in my own birth club, I'm constantly finding parents who are expecting entirely too much of their tiny humans. And, truthfully, I get it. We're all excited. Babies are wonderful. We can't wait to make memories. We can't wait to play games. We can't wait until our babies reach that next milestone. … [Read more...] about Three Things New Parents Need to Stop Expecting, Like, Yesterday
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My 9 Week Old Son Loves Katy Perry, and I’m Not Mad About It
Pretty much the only thing that quiets my darling baby boy is Katy Perry. Yes, blue-wigged, candy-cane pastied Katy Perry. And, you know what? I'm not mad about it. One beat of a Katy Perry song and my two month old enters a world of wonder, and he no longer grunts or squeals. In fact, he doesn't make a single peep during the Katy Perry movie. I suppose it's because he wants … [Read more...] about My 9 Week Old Son Loves Katy Perry, and I’m Not Mad About It
Angry Eyes: Life With A Cranky Newborn
How Having a Baby Has Changed My Life
Mr. Bottlesoup took Monster to his grandma's so I could "relax". A clean kitchen, vacuumed floors, and dinner plans safely say I've forgotten how to do that. However, I've finally acquired time management skills. A quality that one of my college professors would constantly berate me over. "Mrs. Bottlesoup, if you'd only stop procrastinating, your work would be worthy of a … [Read more...] about How Having a Baby Has Changed My Life
Hands-Free Bottle Feeding
I figured out a way to have my cake and eat it, too. … [Read more...] about Hands-Free Bottle Feeding