Its official! After lots of research and thought we are making the switch....to cloth diapers! That's right, we are taking the plunge to save dollars, the environment, and my sweet boys bottom!
We have decided to go with BumGenius all in one 4.0 hook and loop diapers. I know BumGenius are kind of a splurge in the cloth diaper world, but since Parson is in daycare we have to make it as easy as possible for our care providers. (which I still need to talk to them about this..er..transition tomorrow)
The intial cost is kind of high, well real high...but it is such a good investment. We figure after about 3 or 4 months the diapers will have paid for themselves. Which puts Parson at 13 months. So we will save some money for sure! I also purchased "gender neutral" (though I hate that term) colors so we can use the diapers again for future little babes :)
Here is what I purchased to start:
12 diapers
6 extra inserts
1 diaper sprayer
2 laundry size wet bags
2 large travel wet bags
2 small travel wet bags
1 package of Rockin Green laundry detergent
All from diapers.com with free 2 day air freight! Everything should be here Thursday, with hopes of washing and starting the cloth diapering Friday!
I know I am going to need more diapers and more inserts and a cloth diaper safe rash cream. But this is what the budget could deal with for now.
More updates to come Friday.
Patty
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
My favorite part of the day
So often I find myself rushing through the day so fast that when I go to bed at night I cant remember half of he things I did. Now, I know a big factor to this is that I give myself about 30 seconds before I pass out of exhaustion, but mainly because I don't take the time to relish in the wonderful parts of my life. When I pondered on my day I figured out what my favorite parts of the day are...the first feeding in the morning and bedtime. Take a look below at how these two parts of the day look like for our family and you will understand why:
First feeding
6:30am- Hear Parson fussing on the monitor..."MOM! It has been like 6 hours I am starving, get up here now!"
6:31am- I (still half asleep) find my way up the stairs in to Parsons' room. I see two little blue peepers looking over the bumper and then a big toothy grin saying "Good morning Mommy!" The Parson nurses.
6:50- I sit Parson on my lap and this is the conversation we have, whispering back an fourth his cheek against mine.
Me: Good morning baby
Parson: ba
Me: ba ba?
Parson: BA!
Me: ka?
Parson: KA!
Me: Where is dada?
Parson: daaa daa?
Me: Mama!
Parson: daa daa
Me: No, i'm mama
Parson: DaaaaDaaaa!
Me:......lets get you dressed :) Someday we will figure the mama thing out.
Bedtime
Fist we give Parson a bath...though somehow I get a shower in the midst to. After we dry both of us off, and Parson gets jammies on we read two stories and Parson nurses. While Parson nurses Aaron prays for our family, Parson, and any other prayer requests that we have. Then he comes over and kisses Parson on the head and whispers "love you buddy" and kisses me on the forehead and says "love you mamma"
In the midst of our crazy days these moments are what make me remember the story about Nehemiah, when he looks down at his messenger and says "I am doing a good work, I cannot come down" (Nehemiah 6:3) It is true, we are doing a good work and we cannot come down. Even though life throws curve balls and the world likes to tell us what is most important, we know what is most important our Faith and our Family.
So sorry folks, we will not come down for anything.
Patty
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Photo Update!
Since it has been so long since I have updated I thought I would give you a few pictures to enjoy :)a
Parson and his cousin Charlie. They are 5 weeks apart.
I think we are going to be in trouble when these boys are older
Family picture on Parsons 1st Thanksgiving
How can you not kiss those cheeks
Opening a Christmas present from Grandpa and Grandma Jones
"Mom! Look at these lights!"
He LOVES tomatos
Wiggling after his ball
Our sweet baby boy!
Play time with Daddy
This is just a little glimpse of our wonderful crazy life.
Patty
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Six months?!
Yikes has it really been six months since my last post?! Time sure does fly when your having fun!
Parson is nearly 10 months and is on the brink of being mobile! He can get on his hands and knees and then thinks "well now what?" I thank God every day for his and my Aaron's health and that he has blessed me with two wonderful boys (er men)!
To my dismay I am still working full time. But we make the best of it and know that God has a plan for us and right now this is it. We know that he has our interest in mind, even if its not what I think is best. I am still working on this part of my faith.:)
Speaking of contentment! A dear friend of mine sent me a email this week with some verses and quotes about being a content wife and mother. The email really got me think about why I am not content with my life and decisions. I came to the conclusion that I am trying to please others and not God in my life.
This whole ordeal made me re think everything I do and why I do it, past, present, and future. Here are a few instances that I thought out:
Why I want to be a stay at home mom
I have wanted to be a stay at home mom for as along as I can remember. Not because I think its the easy way out and not because I think it is glamours...because it is the exact opposite. SO many people have told me that it is not realistic and that "people " don't do that any more. I desire to be a stay at home mom so I can parent they way that I believe is right. So I can raise my son and build my family up on faith in daily life. So I can cloth diaper to save money and the environment. So we can eventually home school so we know our children are getting the education that we feel is best, based on faith and building character. So I not someone else can watch our children grow and nurture them along the way.
Why I believe and want natural child birth
I believe in natural child birth. Why? Because that is they exact reason that God built my body for. I was upset for a long time that the birth if Parson was not natural. Why was it not natural? Because I was not educated enough and because I was way to influenced by those around me. Everyone told me..."don't do it" "that's silly" "just get the epidural, just get the epidural." and in the mist of the most vulnerable time of my womanhood...I caved to those around me instead of relaying on the Lord for my strength. Because of the lack of support...I have really considered becoming a doula to make sure all women know that they can labor and deliver a child naturally.
Those are just two of the most "controversial" things that are most influenced by others and in 2012....things are changing for our family. We are going to do what we think is best for our family and pray about every decision that we make.
So whats next? I am always researching ways that I can work from home. I am currently looking into blogging (I know I will have to update more than every six months ;) ), a in home daycare, and becoming a certified Doula, and cutting expenses (more to come on that). We are praying over everything we do...and I mean everything, what we eat, how we parent, over our home, and finances...everything. We are getting closer to the Lord be doing devotions individually and as a family.
I will keep you posted on what the next adventure in the Jones home is....most likely next is going to be having a crawler. :)
Love,
Patty
Parson is nearly 10 months and is on the brink of being mobile! He can get on his hands and knees and then thinks "well now what?" I thank God every day for his and my Aaron's health and that he has blessed me with two wonderful boys (er men)!
To my dismay I am still working full time. But we make the best of it and know that God has a plan for us and right now this is it. We know that he has our interest in mind, even if its not what I think is best. I am still working on this part of my faith.:)
Speaking of contentment! A dear friend of mine sent me a email this week with some verses and quotes about being a content wife and mother. The email really got me think about why I am not content with my life and decisions. I came to the conclusion that I am trying to please others and not God in my life.
This whole ordeal made me re think everything I do and why I do it, past, present, and future. Here are a few instances that I thought out:
Why I want to be a stay at home mom
I have wanted to be a stay at home mom for as along as I can remember. Not because I think its the easy way out and not because I think it is glamours...because it is the exact opposite. SO many people have told me that it is not realistic and that "people " don't do that any more. I desire to be a stay at home mom so I can parent they way that I believe is right. So I can raise my son and build my family up on faith in daily life. So I can cloth diaper to save money and the environment. So we can eventually home school so we know our children are getting the education that we feel is best, based on faith and building character. So I not someone else can watch our children grow and nurture them along the way.
Why I believe and want natural child birth
I believe in natural child birth. Why? Because that is they exact reason that God built my body for. I was upset for a long time that the birth if Parson was not natural. Why was it not natural? Because I was not educated enough and because I was way to influenced by those around me. Everyone told me..."don't do it" "that's silly" "just get the epidural, just get the epidural." and in the mist of the most vulnerable time of my womanhood...I caved to those around me instead of relaying on the Lord for my strength. Because of the lack of support...I have really considered becoming a doula to make sure all women know that they can labor and deliver a child naturally.
Those are just two of the most "controversial" things that are most influenced by others and in 2012....things are changing for our family. We are going to do what we think is best for our family and pray about every decision that we make.
So whats next? I am always researching ways that I can work from home. I am currently looking into blogging (I know I will have to update more than every six months ;) ), a in home daycare, and becoming a certified Doula, and cutting expenses (more to come on that). We are praying over everything we do...and I mean everything, what we eat, how we parent, over our home, and finances...everything. We are getting closer to the Lord be doing devotions individually and as a family.
I will keep you posted on what the next adventure in the Jones home is....most likely next is going to be having a crawler. :)
Love,
Patty
Saturday, July 16, 2011
New Routine
That's right the big changed happened and we all survived. Thanks to lots of prayers from us, family, and friends. I have made the transition back to the work place and Parson is now a happy daycare baby.
The first day was terrible, I cried when I dropped him off at daycare and I cried in the car on the way to work after dropping him off. But I thought that the fact that I only called once to check on him the first day was pretty good. Poor Parson had a rough first day but each day has gotten better since. He naps at daycare which equals better nights sleeps and he greets his room teacher Mrs. Penny with a big smile every morning.
As a whole getting out of the house for a few hours each day is really nice. I really love my new position at my company and am so happy I was welcomed back with open arms. Not only am I a productive employee but my break from being wife and mommy make me a much better wife and mommy when I get home. There is no reward better after a long day than a big gummy smile from my little man when I pick him up from school.
I have truly understood the phrase "it doesn't get easier, it just gets harder differently" once we figured out the sleep through the night deal, we had to re figure out the nap at daycare deal. Now the teething deal, and the starting solid food soon deal. Mommy world is a challenge and a joy all at the same time.
A pastor visited our small group on Wednesday and shared this scripture with the ladies and it really reminded me of the women I need to strive to be;
Proverbs 31:10-31
10[d] An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
11The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
12She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
13She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
14She is like the ships of the merchant;
she brings her food from afar.
15She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.
16She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
17She dresses herself[e] with strength
and makes her arms strong.
18She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
20She opens her hand to the poor
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of snow for her household,
for all her household are clothed in scarlet.[f]
22She makes bed coverings for herself;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23Her husband is known in the gates
when he sits among the elders of the land.
24She makes linen garments and sells them;
she delivers sashes to the merchant.
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
26She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29"Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all."
30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates.
Patty
The first day was terrible, I cried when I dropped him off at daycare and I cried in the car on the way to work after dropping him off. But I thought that the fact that I only called once to check on him the first day was pretty good. Poor Parson had a rough first day but each day has gotten better since. He naps at daycare which equals better nights sleeps and he greets his room teacher Mrs. Penny with a big smile every morning.
As a whole getting out of the house for a few hours each day is really nice. I really love my new position at my company and am so happy I was welcomed back with open arms. Not only am I a productive employee but my break from being wife and mommy make me a much better wife and mommy when I get home. There is no reward better after a long day than a big gummy smile from my little man when I pick him up from school.
I have truly understood the phrase "it doesn't get easier, it just gets harder differently" once we figured out the sleep through the night deal, we had to re figure out the nap at daycare deal. Now the teething deal, and the starting solid food soon deal. Mommy world is a challenge and a joy all at the same time.
A pastor visited our small group on Wednesday and shared this scripture with the ladies and it really reminded me of the women I need to strive to be;
Proverbs 31:10-31
10[d] An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
11The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
12She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
13She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.
14She is like the ships of the merchant;
she brings her food from afar.
15She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.
16She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
17She dresses herself[e] with strength
and makes her arms strong.
18She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.
19She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
20She opens her hand to the poor
and reaches out her hands to the needy.
21She is not afraid of snow for her household,
for all her household are clothed in scarlet.[f]
22She makes bed coverings for herself;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23Her husband is known in the gates
when he sits among the elders of the land.
24She makes linen garments and sells them;
she delivers sashes to the merchant.
25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
26She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
27She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
29"Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all."
30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
31Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates.
Patty
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Watch Out! More Change Ahead!
July 1st, July 1st, July 1st has been on my mind since I gave birth to my sweet boy. July 1st is a dreaded day, the day I go back to work. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my job and the company that I work for, but I also really love being a Mommy. BUT, like most American family's, Aaron and I both have to work.
I have been fortunate enough that my company and boss were very gracious and understanding about my desire to be a Mom and my need to work for pay. They are allowing me to work five 5 1/2 hour days each week. It eases my heart that Parson will only have to be in daycare for under 6 hours instead of 8. This also gives me time to come home spend time with my baby and husband and get things done around the house.
Parson will be going to a daycare that is very close to our home, and its right on my way to and from the office. We have spent time there and the care providers are FANTASTIC and the facility was always clean, organized, and clear about what went on. I was very impressed at this because I never made an appointment (on purpose) with the daycare, I just showed up at random different times of the day. They have a very clear scheduled day to keep the infants comfortable. Parson really liked all the care providers that he spent time with. This also eased my heart of my Mommy worries.
Not only will Parson be getting good care and affection but he will also be learning. I am super excited that they teach baby sign language! My Aunt used sign language with her son, and I loved how it made communicating much smoother. This of course means that I need to learn to, I will keep you posted on that. ;)
Patty
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Babies Make Life Busy!
So I was thinking, I will be on maternity leave, I will have plenty of time to clean, coupon, cook, and love on my baby. Instead my day is full of laundry, cooking , changing diapers, feeding, sleeping, and napping and I LOVE every second of it
Parson started giggling, smiling, and cooing at us and it is the best milestone ever! He is also starting to hold his head up on his own.
Balancing being a wife, mother, and home keeper has presented some hard choices for Aaron and I. We some things we would like to do and change. We will keep you posted on those prayers :)
I have been able to do a lot more now that Parson can play in his play pen or nap for a few hours. At 8 weeks old he dose not need me to hold him every minuet. I have been able to clean and organize cupboards and closets. Scrapbook a little, and keep the house in better order than when I was working.
I love being and becoming the wife, mother, and women of God that the Lord wants me to be.are learning to trust, trust, trust the Lord with everything. We are waiting and praying for his direction on
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