1. We've realized that Stella is allergic to sunscreen, or at least every kind that we've tried. For the longest time we thought she had fifth's disease (also known as slapped-cheek disease), a viral infection in which the face literally looks like it's had the crap slapped out of it. Basically, say 4-5 hours after we apply sunscreen, her cheeks, nose and forehead, and sometimes chest and arms, turn very red, almost purple, and they are hot and itchy. It's totally gone within 24 hours. Weird, huh? Any suggestions out there for sunscreens that may not do this to my kid?
2. We had to cancel our trip to Eric's folks house, which also meant cancelling our photo shoot with Erin, b/c aforementioned child had a nasty cold that lasted way too long. Don't even get me started on how disappointed I was, I mean still am.
3. Business is up a little around here which means family morale is too. Check out this link to learn about what Eric's been swamped with lately.
4. I am so stoked about my new diaper bag. I have had the same one since Stella was born and that ratty thing was filthy, had holes in it and other repulsive substances floating throughout its interior. And this one looks a lot cooler too.
5. I cannot seem to get motivated to knock things off my long-standing list. Things like backing up my photos onto disks. Getting a Goodwill pile together. Etc, etc, etc. There's so much other things have to happen in a given day that those things get put to the wayside. I need a pep talk.
6. Meg has two teeth now. She loves to eat, clap, squeal, give slobbery kisses, reach for everything she shouldn't, and of course play with her big sis. Oh, and she's still needy as hell and doesn't like me to walk away from her for a second.
7. Our CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) program started up a few weeks ago. This is the 3rd year we've done it and are loving it just as much this year. Basic idea is in exchange for us purchasing a share of the farm, we get a box of fresh produce, grown locally, once a week at the local market. Our farmers are from Hot Springs, NC - they left their corporate America computer programming jobs to buy a farm in the mountains and have never looked back. Read about them here. I love stuff like this.
8. I'm back on Weight Watchers hard core after taking a break for a good month. Why Lord did I do that? Now five pounds heavier than I was 3 weeks ago, I'm re-committing myself to it. My goal was to be at my highschool weight by Meg's first birthday, August 10th. I think I can come close. I know that I can, actually, it just takes discipline. I know this program works for me b/c I've done it before...
9. I found a freaking 12 pack of Saranac Pale Ale for $5.99 today at our local nasty discount mart. Why did I find that on the day I re-committed myself to my diet? I didn't drink any today, though Eric drank two, that jerk.
10. Here are some new photos of our baby girl. Almost 10 months old. She is so loved around here.
Look, she's reaching out for you to hold her. I told you she wants to be held all the time. She's even reaching out to cyberspace for some lovin.
OK, I'm getting delirious and less funny as I type. Goodnight everyone!
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Yay! Glad to see your posting today. I was so terribly disappointed you guys didn't make it here last week too. It'll happen one day though! I hope the munchkins are feeling better.
We are counting those WW points, too! FYI: a frozen margarita with no salt is 5 points. Totally worth it.
You totally don't know me, but I heard your call for a pep talk. The pep talk that gets me going? Low hanging fruit. I think of the easiest task that I hate the least and I start there, and then I think of the next easiest task that I would hate the least and I go there.... And so on. True, the really big stuff will end up waiting until another, more motivating day comes along, but isn't that the point? The power of momentum is... um... powerful. Start with something small.
Sunscreen? Neutrogena is the only thing that doesn't give me breakouts, but I have no idea if that would work for kids. As a former child with various and plenty skin afflictions, I feel your child's pain. I still use the skin-friendly laundry detergent that doesn't have dyes and perfumes...
And, since I've been oh-so-helpful (not really, I imagine), I have to throw this out. I really miss Highland Brewing Company. I mean REALLY miss it. I had a friend here who drove home to Asheville, and he returned with two six packs of Oatmeal Porter. I almost paid for his gas. Just kidding, I don't miss them that much. You guys have lived there a while, so I'm sure you've tried it. If not, it should be your reward for reaching your goal when you get there in August!
Try www.arbonne.com - their baby line sunscreen. It is pricey but great and you can return it if she has a reaction...
Colleen (friend of Erin's)
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