Sunday is a day of rest. A day to relax, spend time with your family, and go to church. We did the first two this past Sunday. We just weren't feeling real well, and decided to skip actually going to church. Awful I know. Moving on...
I had this huge list of things I needed to do and could actually work without being interrupted since Chris was home and could help with the girls. I needed to clean our room, clean the bathroom, do laundry (honestly like 3 hampers overflowing!), crochet 50+ hats (not all in one day)... lots to do. So what do you think I did?
I slept. Almost all day long. I woke up at like 4:30 PM and thought, oh no! I've slept the entire day away. What a waste! I'm a lazy bum! It almost made me sick to think of all that needed to be done that I didn't do. I felt bad guilty. Then I started really thinking about it.
Sunday is a day of rest right? I haven't slept through the night since SEPT 16... and actually, it's been before that, cause I was tossing and turning all big and pregnant. I needed that sleep. I had been crazy cranky with both the girls and chris. I just felt off that day, and the nap helped. Some. It was a warning of what was to come this week.
I did get some laundry done that evening though. I washed our bathroom rugs. I have this weird fetish thing about bathroom rugs. I LOVE the way clean rugs look and feel. It's AMAZING. Even better if they're right out of the dryer! I lay them out nice and flat and sometimes I'll just stand on them. Sometimes I won't. Sometimes I'll walk on the edges of the floor so I'll avoid putting that first foot print into the freshly cleaned rugs. It's like that when I vaccum the floor too. I hate putting those foot prints on the nice lines/patterns that are created by the vaccum. I'm only slightly obessive compulsive. Just a bit.
Anywho - Monday, I got alot done. Well, I felt like it. I got some hats made, played a bit with the girls. Finished up the laundry. I didn't however get chris's tags for his truck. They expired in Dec. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we forgot/put it off. Chris keeps mentioning it to me at odd times, so I never remember during the day that it's on my to do list. Besides, he told me he was taking a certain check to a certain bank to cash it, so we'd have some cash to get go through Marta and get the tags. :) He didn't have time though. Maddie did get a shot (had to borrow the parents car!) so she was a bit off. I gave her some Tylenol to help her out. She seemed to do fine.
Last night, was like most every night. Nothing fancy happened. I've felt just a tad bit off, but I figured it was my crazy naps on Sunday (I was awake for barely 12 hours on Sunday.) Then this morning came. I felt like I was beaten last night in my sleep. My chest is KILLING ME. It hurts to BREATHE. I'm coughing, feeling dizzy, feeling nauseous, having chills, have a fever... It feels like there is a ton of sand in my chest. I hate being sick. I hate that I can't be up doing what needs to be done, playing with the girls, taking care of them. Luckily, my mom is here to save the day.
She took over the girls and let me sleep (though the nap made me feel even worse.) She even folded laundry for me that's been sitting out since sunday and yesterday. Kyle pitched in too, watching taylor when he got home from school and holding maddie while my mom cooked dinner. I did go out and get chris's tags today, though I felt like I could barely get out of bed. It wasn't that bad though... we have a drive thru county clerk's office here in sumner! So I drove through the bank, then marta, then off to get the tags. never had to get out of the truck! Now I get my car back. Chris was great when he got home from work. He bought me some meds, and a dr. pepper. Also bought a 12 pack of mountain dew, which I drank one of also. I think a combination of all the meds and caffeine have got me feeling a little better. I'm sure once the caffeine wears off I'll be back to feeling poopie. If I'm not better tomorrow, I'll probably go to the doc. I can't be sick right now. Sick=Unproductive. I need productive.
Tuesday, January 13
Sunday, January 11
Great News for BabyLuvGifts
I just read this article about the new CPSIA law regarding childrens products.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a0Xr2Iw1Vi_8&refer=us
Apparently cotton and wool are going to be exempt from testing. I have been buying mixed blend and acrylic yarns because they cost less, and I think they're easier to work with, but i am going to be switching to cotton and wool come Feb 10th to be able to stay in compliance with the law.
The statement made that it's not like the toy police will be at our doors on Feb. 11th makes me feel a bit like more exemptions are to come. It's kind of like the CPSA is saying, "Don't worry, don't close up shop, we're trying to fix it."
Hopefully this is a step in the right direction. What we really need is for the CPSIA to just go away. They need to get rid of it.
All the recalls from 2007 (all 43 million of them) were recalls from products that were not in compliance with previous laws! Instead of addressing the issue about non-compliance with already existing laws, Congress created the CPSIA, an all encompassing pile of poop.
Here's a great quote from an article I just read...
"How did this happen? The Emperor's new set of invisible clothes were borne of anger from "43 million toys recalled in 2007". [See http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=78263.] What exactly happened in 2007? The lead-related recalls related to LEAD-IN-PAINT, not lead in substrates. [In addition, there was one tort involving one piece of lead jewelry.] Lead-in-paint has been illegal for decades. I hate to be a killjoy, but this means that the problem in 2007 was compliance with law, not the strictness of the rules. This is a behavioral issue, not a restrictions issue, and requires a thoughtful solution tailored to the nature of the problem (lack of compliance). By extending the law well beyond the known safety issue (lead-in-paint) to a laundry list of imaginary risks not associated with actual injuries, we end up arguing about whether cloth dolls, culturally-authentic clothing, microscope bulbs and Harry Potter books present a lead danger. If we are going to pay to prevent safety "risks" of that microscopic magnitude, why stop there? If children's products up to age 12 are such a serious (and undefined) lead safety issue, why aren't dog toys? Why aren't products for adults? What about industrial products? What about products we put on spaceships?"
Here's where I found it... http://learningresourcesinc.blogspot.com/2009/01/cpsia-emperor-has-no-clothes.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a0Xr2Iw1Vi_8&refer=us
Apparently cotton and wool are going to be exempt from testing. I have been buying mixed blend and acrylic yarns because they cost less, and I think they're easier to work with, but i am going to be switching to cotton and wool come Feb 10th to be able to stay in compliance with the law.
The statement made that it's not like the toy police will be at our doors on Feb. 11th makes me feel a bit like more exemptions are to come. It's kind of like the CPSA is saying, "Don't worry, don't close up shop, we're trying to fix it."
Hopefully this is a step in the right direction. What we really need is for the CPSIA to just go away. They need to get rid of it.
All the recalls from 2007 (all 43 million of them) were recalls from products that were not in compliance with previous laws! Instead of addressing the issue about non-compliance with already existing laws, Congress created the CPSIA, an all encompassing pile of poop.
Here's a great quote from an article I just read...
"How did this happen? The Emperor's new set of invisible clothes were borne of anger from "43 million toys recalled in 2007". [See http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=78263.] What exactly happened in 2007? The lead-related recalls related to LEAD-IN-PAINT, not lead in substrates. [In addition, there was one tort involving one piece of lead jewelry.] Lead-in-paint has been illegal for decades. I hate to be a killjoy, but this means that the problem in 2007 was compliance with law, not the strictness of the rules. This is a behavioral issue, not a restrictions issue, and requires a thoughtful solution tailored to the nature of the problem (lack of compliance). By extending the law well beyond the known safety issue (lead-in-paint) to a laundry list of imaginary risks not associated with actual injuries, we end up arguing about whether cloth dolls, culturally-authentic clothing, microscope bulbs and Harry Potter books present a lead danger. If we are going to pay to prevent safety "risks" of that microscopic magnitude, why stop there? If children's products up to age 12 are such a serious (and undefined) lead safety issue, why aren't dog toys? Why aren't products for adults? What about industrial products? What about products we put on spaceships?"
Here's where I found it... http://learningresourcesinc.blogspot.com/2009/01/cpsia-emperor-has-no-clothes.html
Thursday, January 8
Pee pee in the Pot-tay!
Taylor did it! This morning, right after breakfast, she told me she had to go potty. So i took off her pants and her diaper, she sat at the toilet and a few minutes later... she'd done it! She peed in her potty. I was so excited, I embarassed her! If I embarass her at onlya year old, can you imagine what she'll think of me when she's a teen? We called daddy, she got chocolate, and we told mamie! I'm so proud of her. I talked to Zoni about it and she said when her kids would use the bathroom, they would do a little dance around the house singing "Pee pee in the pot-tay!" doing a little cha-cha thing. I'm gonna use that. Next time taylor goes, we're dancing and singing. I can't wait!
Monday, January 5
Daddy's Sick and the Best Sound Ever
Chris had to come home early from work today because he's sick. This NEVER happens. Chris will usually suck it up, but he's pretty bad. There was a plus side. He taught Taylor what sick is!
Before chris got sick last night, He was playing with Maddie and getting her to laugh. This is one of the best sounds EVER.
And Last but not least... I took this fun little quiz thingy to figure out where I belong. So here you go.
You Belong in 1951 |
 You're fun loving, romantic, and more than a little innocent. See you at the drive in! |
Saturday, January 3
No More Baby Hats as of Feb 10.
I was talking to Carrie and Monica about this the other day. I had only read a few blogs and forums about this until today. I knew basically what it was about though... Starting February 10th, it will be illegal to sell any children's item unless you have had it tested for lead and Pthalates (the bad stuff in plastics that everyone's freaking out about right now.)
I do need to say that YES! I agree that items need to be tested. I don't want my daughters eating and drinking from items containing high levels of pthalates. I don't want them to play with toys that contain lead. I want their toys, clothing, and anything else they come in contact with to be safe. But I enjoy buying handmade items. I like to think that someone put their heart and soul into what they're making. And the whole small town feel of it is enchanting. I don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy a craft fair or flea market with all their hand crafted clothing, toys, etc. But starting Feb. 10th, you won't see that kind of thing anymore. The costs for testing will be far to great for these people (including myself.)
And it's not like you can sell and just say it's not certified or tested. It is unlawful to not furnish the required certification.
Okay - So the yarn and other materials I use are all made in the United States and tested by the companies that produce them. Yes they are tested for lead and Pthalates. But does that count? No. The Finished product must be tested. Every Handmade dress. Every Different hat. Every type of toy. And the costs for testing are outrageous. Only the big companies like Matel and Fisher Price will be able to afford the testing.
With our economy in shambles, this is definately something we DON'T need. This is many people's livelihood, doing craft shows, and selling online. What are they going to do now?
Here's another blog about it. I thought this was very interesting.
http://mommysmartini.blogspot.com/2008/12/day-congress-killed-small-business.html
And here is a Summary of the CPSIA of 2008
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-4040&tab=summary
There are lots of things to do to help change this law. Check out the blog post at Mommysmartini in the link above. There are tons of links that will be helpful. This is definately a law that needs readdressing. Maybe people will contact their congressmen, and we can get this fixed so small businesses can stay open. I hope so. Or bye bye Baby Luv!
I do need to say that YES! I agree that items need to be tested. I don't want my daughters eating and drinking from items containing high levels of pthalates. I don't want them to play with toys that contain lead. I want their toys, clothing, and anything else they come in contact with to be safe. But I enjoy buying handmade items. I like to think that someone put their heart and soul into what they're making. And the whole small town feel of it is enchanting. I don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy a craft fair or flea market with all their hand crafted clothing, toys, etc. But starting Feb. 10th, you won't see that kind of thing anymore. The costs for testing will be far to great for these people (including myself.)
And it's not like you can sell and just say it's not certified or tested. It is unlawful to not furnish the required certification.
Okay - So the yarn and other materials I use are all made in the United States and tested by the companies that produce them. Yes they are tested for lead and Pthalates. But does that count? No. The Finished product must be tested. Every Handmade dress. Every Different hat. Every type of toy. And the costs for testing are outrageous. Only the big companies like Matel and Fisher Price will be able to afford the testing.
With our economy in shambles, this is definately something we DON'T need. This is many people's livelihood, doing craft shows, and selling online. What are they going to do now?
Here's another blog about it. I thought this was very interesting.
http://mommysmartini.blogspot.com/2008/12/day-congress-killed-small-business.html
And here is a Summary of the CPSIA of 2008
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-4040&tab=summary
There are lots of things to do to help change this law. Check out the blog post at Mommysmartini in the link above. There are tons of links that will be helpful. This is definately a law that needs readdressing. Maybe people will contact their congressmen, and we can get this fixed so small businesses can stay open. I hope so. Or bye bye Baby Luv!
Our Very Merry Christmas
I realized, It's over a week after christmas and I haven't posted anything about it, as of yet. So here goes... Our wonderful christmas!
I'll start with the youngest little angel in our family... MADDIE
Maddie didn't get a whole lot, but lets face it... she's only 3 months old. There's not alot to buy for that age, besides clothes, and believe me... WE HAVE PLENTY! So maddie got a tray for her bumbo chair! She also got 101 Dalmations on DVD. She got a chalk placemat thingy. Yeah... I feel a bit like she was Ripped of. But seriously, what could we buy her? She did get a TON of stuffed animals from Mamie and Papa. And a car with a mommy and baby from Grandma and Grandpa! Moving on
Taylor's christmas was OUT OF THIS WORLD... Seriously, no 1 year needs to ever have such a good christmas. :) But it was so much fun for her. From Grandma and Grandpa, she got a super cute Doll House that makes noises and such when you ring the door bell or press on the phone and such. it's super cute. We got her a talking Elmo chair, A leapfrog DVD, a Potty, and a few other little things, including a ton of candy in her stocking. My mom and dad went a bit nuts when it came to stuff for taylor. My dad had fun with it all. They got her a Potato Head Kit that had 2 potatoes and 5 different outfits! They got her a wooden table with two chairs for her to sit at and eat or color. They got her a drum set, a rocking horse, a stick horse, and a POWER WHEELS PRINCESS 4 WHEELER. She also got a baby doll and a carrier and outfit for her. She got dress up clothes. And she has loved EVERYTHING. You would think that such a little kid getting so many things, she'd focus on just a couple things, but no. She LOVES them all. She loves to play on her drum set, which is real metal, but not real loud. She loves to ride her power wheels. She loves her elmo chair, her new table, her potato heads, her dolls, She has had a blast playing with everything. We had to rearrange our room in order to fit it all in! No joke!
I had an awesome christmas. Not only was it great to watch my girls get things, I got some pretty great stuff too. I got the Sex and the City DVD, both x-files movies on DVD, the new book by Nicholas Sparks, The lucky one, some awesome penguin pants, and some other great things!
Chris had a good christmas too. He got a new IPOD in UT orange! He got the Night trilogy by Elie Wiesel, Some awesome DVD's including I am Legend and The Hulk.
All in all it was a great holiday! Here's some pictures!
Here's Taylor in her Santa Suit. Super Cute!
Maddie in her christmas Dress! She doesn't look too happy about it.
Grandmother and Maddie.
Maddie LOVES to be talked to. Maddie and Leann
Christmas Eve we all open one gift at my parents house... PAJAMAS!
Christmas Morning, Taylor checking out her new toys with her Juice in hand!
Maddie and Mamie with Maddie's New Dolphin.
Taylor Drumming
Maddie, Getting ready to go see Grandma and Grandpa on Christmas Day.
Jennifer and G-Mama
Brandon and Rodney
Mark, Matt, and Lu
I'll start with the youngest little angel in our family... MADDIE
Maddie didn't get a whole lot, but lets face it... she's only 3 months old. There's not alot to buy for that age, besides clothes, and believe me... WE HAVE PLENTY! So maddie got a tray for her bumbo chair! She also got 101 Dalmations on DVD. She got a chalk placemat thingy. Yeah... I feel a bit like she was Ripped of. But seriously, what could we buy her? She did get a TON of stuffed animals from Mamie and Papa. And a car with a mommy and baby from Grandma and Grandpa! Moving on
Taylor's christmas was OUT OF THIS WORLD... Seriously, no 1 year needs to ever have such a good christmas. :) But it was so much fun for her. From Grandma and Grandpa, she got a super cute Doll House that makes noises and such when you ring the door bell or press on the phone and such. it's super cute. We got her a talking Elmo chair, A leapfrog DVD, a Potty, and a few other little things, including a ton of candy in her stocking. My mom and dad went a bit nuts when it came to stuff for taylor. My dad had fun with it all. They got her a Potato Head Kit that had 2 potatoes and 5 different outfits! They got her a wooden table with two chairs for her to sit at and eat or color. They got her a drum set, a rocking horse, a stick horse, and a POWER WHEELS PRINCESS 4 WHEELER. She also got a baby doll and a carrier and outfit for her. She got dress up clothes. And she has loved EVERYTHING. You would think that such a little kid getting so many things, she'd focus on just a couple things, but no. She LOVES them all. She loves to play on her drum set, which is real metal, but not real loud. She loves to ride her power wheels. She loves her elmo chair, her new table, her potato heads, her dolls, She has had a blast playing with everything. We had to rearrange our room in order to fit it all in! No joke!
I had an awesome christmas. Not only was it great to watch my girls get things, I got some pretty great stuff too. I got the Sex and the City DVD, both x-files movies on DVD, the new book by Nicholas Sparks, The lucky one, some awesome penguin pants, and some other great things!
Chris had a good christmas too. He got a new IPOD in UT orange! He got the Night trilogy by Elie Wiesel, Some awesome DVD's including I am Legend and The Hulk.
All in all it was a great holiday! Here's some pictures!
Here's Taylor in her Santa Suit. Super Cute!
Maddie in her christmas Dress! She doesn't look too happy about it.
Grandmother and Maddie.
Maddie LOVES to be talked to. Maddie and Leann
Christmas Eve we all open one gift at my parents house... PAJAMAS!
Christmas Morning, Taylor checking out her new toys with her Juice in hand!
Maddie and Mamie with Maddie's New Dolphin.
Taylor Drumming
Taylor and Maddie with their rocking horse.
Maddie, Getting ready to go see Grandma and Grandpa on Christmas Day.
Grandmama's Party at Grandma's House.
Jennifer and G-Mama
Brandon and Rodney
Mark, Matt, and Lu
Maddie and her Great Aunt Linda
Yup, Christmas was good this year. HOpe it's just as good next year!
Friday, January 2
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor
My little brother was married today. It was beautiful. There couldn't have been better weather. LeeAnn was beautiful. Michael was handsome. And everyone else was dressed their best too. Here's just a little bit that I got.
Taylor had a blast dancing... especially with her daddy.
Maddie just chilled the whole time.
whoops... forgot to turn that one.
It's me and Taylor!
MOre dancing
leeann, taylor, and maddie
taylor, daddy, and papa
i love this one.
this one here makes me want to cry it's so sweet.
the happy couple.
Taylor had a blast dancing... especially with her daddy.
Maddie just chilled the whole time.
whoops... forgot to turn that one.
It's me and Taylor!
MOre dancing
taylor, daddy, and papa
i love this one.
this one here makes me want to cry it's so sweet.
the happy couple.
I'm so excited for them. Now they get to spend the next 7 days in Hawaii! I'm so jealous. I hope they have fun. I'm sure they will.
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