RagaBabe Love

I've been introduced to the cloth diapering world. At first, when my mom suggested it (when Drake was first born), I told her she was crazy. Now, when I first thought about cloth diapering, I thought about the gerber white cloths and the plastic pants. Yuck. But, the cloth diapering world is so different now! Now fast forward to 1 year later. We are cloth diapering. My absolute favorite is the Ragababe. This diaper is like magic. And they are so cute to boot! Granted, I have to shake poop into the toilet now, but it's so worth it if it's going to save us money. The upfront cost of cloth diapering is expensive, but will save us thousands in the long run...especially if/when we have more kiddos. We have 6 AIOs and 6 2 Steps. And, I just ordered 2 more AIOs! AIOs or all-in-ones are just like disposables. The 2-Steps are the shell of a diaper and it has inserts that you snap in. So, if Drakey Drake pees on the insert, I can just put the shell aside and reuse it and throw the insert in the wash. I am so excited for this! Fingers crossed that it goes well!

A Merry Fluffy Christmas from Lauren's Little Lovies!

I'm quickly becoming a HUGE fan of cloth diapering and Lauren's Little Lovies is participating in a giveaway from my favorite cloth dipering family - Ragababe! They have AWESOME diapers...the best I've tried. I am so excited about this! Even if I don't win, I'll be glad that someone out there will be able to try Ragababe! If you are curious, you can visit Lauren's Little Lovies - A Merry Fluffy Christmas at http://laurenslittlelovies.blogspot.com/2010/11/amfc-sponsor-spotlight-5-ragababe.html.

Go Long! Go Green! Giveaway!!

A new blog I'm following is doing a giveaway with Go Green Pocket Diapers...Awesome! I am trying cloth diapering and can use all the help I can get! I have tried it and love it so far...for all of you out there considering it, please try! Amazing how one can become a diaper snob :)

Long road ahead...

It's been about a month and a half since I last blogged. I was spending every spare second with my husband, who is now gone. That sounds ominous. He's not gone for good, just until the middle of September. AIT for the Army. 10 long weeks without him. I took him for granted. I didn't realize how much I needed him until he was gone. You would think I would know, since we went through this last summer, but it's amazing how much a year can make you forget. Forget the longing. Forget the pain. Forget the heartache. Now it's all back. I miss him terribly. I wake up in the morning and look beside me at the empty bed where he used to lay. I know he is waking up in Missouri, doing the same. Sometimes, it hurts to breathe. The loneliness is stifling. Family and friends try to make it better, and I am so grateful for them, but it's just not the same. My best friend is a thousand miles away...16 hours. We can't even talk on the phone right now. Thoughts of him consume me. Is he doing ok? I can only hope. I guess at this point, no news is good news. I just thank God everyday for him and that this isn't a deployment. My heart goes out to those whose spouses are serving overseas. God bless each and every one of them. I love you Charles.

My First Mother's Day!

It was wonderful! I took full advantage of having the hubby home with me all weekend. This was a first in many weeks. Guess what I wanted to do? CLEAN! I had every intention of cleaning all day Saturday so I could enjoy the actual day on Sunday. Well, that didn't go as planned because Drake came down with a cold on Thursday. And that meant I came down with a cold on Thursday. So, all day Saturday, I sat my happy hind end on the couch and watched reruns of One Tree Hill. The hubby and Drake slept in the chair for 3 hours! 3! I loved it. After lazing around all afternoon, we got up and went out. Where, you ask?? Why, to Wal-mart, of course! We bought Drake a mess-proof bib! He started eating green beans on Saturday, his 5 month birthday! What a big boy! After feeding them to him, we realized cloth bibs do not cut it. Then, we ate at Zaxby's. It was a good Saturday. Sunday, I woke up feeling even worse, but trucked through some cleaning. We decided to eat at Cracker Barrel for Mother's Day. Delish! But, I still felt like yuckliness. So did the hubby. Drake was fine. We headed to Wal-mart (shocking!) and then to the in-laws, then finally home. Thankfully, I feel much better today, however, I was a little disappointed that on my first Mother's Day, I was sick. Boo.

3 weeks!

No, I'm not three weeks pregnant...I think I would pass out instead of blog. What I mean is: 3 weeks until my sweet sweet husband is home with me for summer vacation! I cannot wait! June will be an outstanding month! I am so ready to spend day in and day out with him for an entire month. I intend to occupy his time entirely. It is so bittersweet. I've waited all year for June to roll around so we could be together with our baby, but at the same time, I've been dreading June. Because once June is gone, so is he. For 3 months. 3...long...months...It's the hardest thing ever. Being apart. Waking up from a dream about him and realizing your best friend is not beside you. Walking into the kitchen to fix coffee and knowing he won't be there to share a cup with you. Eating alone, whether at home or at a restaurant. Taking the dog for our evening stroll without him. Taking care of our sweet baby, wondering if what you're doing is right and wishing you had his opinion to help you out. The loneliness. That's the worst. It's so hard having your best friend with you everyday, then having him ripped from the fabric of your life for 3 months. I really shouldn't complain since it is 3 months. At least it's not forever...I love you hubby! You don't know how much you will be missed.

Getting to Know You

My friend from college does this on her blog and I love reading it! It's a lot of fun, so I figured I would do it to and let my 4 followers know all about me :) Thanks Amber!

The questions..



1. If you could star in any movie genre..what would it be..romance..horror..comedy..suspense or action?
Well, I used to say horror, but now I'm such a chicken. Overactive imagination! Definitely comedy because there is nothing like laughing to make you feel better.


2. Do you recycle?
Nope. I'm so lazy.
3. Have you ever been to a strip clup?
Yes. A real one and a rinky dink one in Carrollton. Why? I'll never know. I guess just to say I have been, although that's really nothing to brag about.

4. Do you have a nickname?
Juliebean, Jules, Julio
5. What's a name you can't stand to be called?
I don't really think there is one I absolutely can't stand to be called...unless it's obnoxious...
6. What are your Summer staples?
Tank tops, flip flops, diet coke, Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Chesney
7. What was the last thing you bought for yourself?
Breast milk storage bags and nursing pads. A real treat, right? Oh, and a book. That was a real treat!

8. Are you happy with your boob size?
No! They are too big at the moment! I just want to lay on my tummy again! It has been over a year since I've done that!