Another Late Night List.

I had fully intended to write a new blog post tonight but then 38 minutes ago I got sucked into reading all y'alls blogs and now I am almost too tired to think. So here are my three random thoughts that went through my mind today but I am too tired to elaborate on.

1. Someone should warn all new parents that they have unknowingly agreed to not only raise their little tykes but to be a 24 hour a day jungle gym.

2. I am pretty sure that I could NEVER work in the medical field because I get grossed out by stupid things (ants, warts, spores on the back of ferns, anything resembling small dots, etc.)...I may or may not be heaving right now as I typed those horrifying things...but today I did surgery on my ingrown and obscenely infected toenail that got stepped on by children seven times today (I am a jungle gym I tell ya) and IT. FELT. AWESOME. Well, really, it was excruciatingly painful and I probably should have seen a doctor but it was very empowering to get 'er done by myself. I'm not only a cheapskate but a DIY surgeon.

3. I had this moment today while I was feeding Mabel when we were not only connected tiny mouth to nipple but also giant booger trail to mama's t-shirt. It was perfect. I am so grateful to be able to nurse my littles. And if anyone is in need of a new blog to read during nap time check out Jill over at Goodnight Mush. I kind of have an "I don't know you but I feel like I do through social media and I think I love you" crush. She is a babywearing, breastfeeding momma who tells it like it is and her family and her are drop dead gorgeous. Give her a read.

I told myself I am going to start running this week (insert eye roll here) so I had better head to bed. Goodnight.

A Few Of My Favorite Things.

As a new mom of three (say what?!?) I have found a few key items that make mommy-hood so much easier. 

These are those items:

1. Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara - Goes on smooth, great price, and doesn't get all smeary when your post-preggo hormones make you cry all the way home from SLC to Herriman.

2. TRESemme Dry Shampoo - I'm averaging three showers a week on a good week...washing my hair about once a week. This stuff is a lifesaver. 

3. My Placenta. In pill form. More to come on that later. A big thank you to Alisha from The Healing Group for preparing them for me. BEST BABY GIFT EVER, Thanks Mom and Dad!

4. MAM Binkies - I am very grateful Mabel takes a pacifier. Neither of her sisters cared for them very much but they sure do work wonders when the boob isn't readily available.

5. Perry Mackin Diaper Bag - Best diaper bag I have owned. Although I secretly wish I would have bought this color instead of the blue one. 

6. Bare Minerals Foundation - Love it. All you need is this and Cover Girl Lash Blast and you are good to go. 

7. My little green notebook. Purchased from Walmart for $5. It fits perfectly in the front pocket of my Perry Mackin bag and keeps me from forgetting everything. I love lists.

8. Pinterest - A nursing mother's dream. Makes those late night feedings pass by like a breeze.

9. Diet Coke. Enough said.

 

Things I Love About Today.

1. When I got up today Nora was waiting at the back door to play in the freshly fallen snow, thrilled to finally be able to wear her snow boots from grandma. As soon as Aaron left for school Nora put on her "pink marshmallow" and I put on Stella's "marshmallow" and we went out walking. At 8 a.m, with no bra and no place to go. We had a blast.
2. The thing Tootsie is most excited about this Christmas is leaving Santa milk and cookies. Apparently I haven't informed her of the whole Christmas Eve routine before, because when I told her that Santa leaves you gifts when you leave him cookies she about had a heart attack she was so excited. I think that being a mom at Christmas is even more fun than Christmas as a kid.
3. Aaron and I are going on a date tonight! (Pick up your jaw.) This is only the 4th date we have been on since Stella was born 8 1/2 months ago. Each time we go to the Dodo. I am salivating right now thinking about my smoked turkey w/ swiss and bbq sauce that I will get to enjoy in t-minus 4 hours. And even though I am trying to cut back on the caffiene I might treat myself to a D.C.

 The white marshmallow. (I don't have a pic of Tootsie in her pink one yet)

Nora's first time in the snow.