Today, I am trying to keep away from any images of Boston, but it's hard with the amount of social media we are all surrounded with. I've heard enough about it on the radio, and from co-workers to make enough pictures in my head.
In other news, Gideon's 2nd birthday is in one month and I have officially done ZERO planning. Uh oh.... and yet I'm totally not worried. We'll be parkin' it. As is party at the park with family....
Also, I found this from a blog I read. Really good insight for all of us who have boys. Not that it can't impact you if you don't have boys. But I encourage those who have boys to read and think about how to embrace a sensitive side of your son. If your son is anything like mine, he inherently loves "boy" things. Cars, trucks, trains, anything that moves or makes noise. He runs, jumps, climbs. He does other things you wish he wouldn't like hit, kick, scream. You probably dress him in "boy" clothes too. Maybe your son doesn't have long hair... but mine does. And when people call him a girl, I usually don't say anything to correct them because frankly it's a waste of my time. Anyway, if you feel so inclined take a peak...
http://www.girlsgonechild.net/2013/04/we-need-to-allow-men-to-be-sensitive.html
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
In the mean time....
I am the ghost blogger apparently. I guess I have trouble being dedicated to this blog. And as I am starting a new blog, I suspect my writing will become more sparse... if that's even possible!
I think it's because the check ups have become more spread apart. The next doctor visit isn't until the 2 year mark. Which is approaching rather quickly. D and I were just reminiscing about how this time last year Gideon was just starting walking, and talking.
Now, one month away from two (IknowIcan'tevenhandleitdon'teventalkaboutit) he's not just walking and saying words he's running, jumping, saying sentences, telling stories, counting, and generally cracking us up.
I mean, I know I'm partial, but this kid is awesome. He's hilarious.
Of course, nearing two brings other things.... melt-downs, tantrums, time outs, lots of crying and screaming. I keep trying to remind myself that he's just learning his boundaries, and asserting his wants, likes, and dislikes. But I wish he could do those things without the whining. Man, I can't stand the whining.
I have to say though, I still think he's awesome...
In other news, I'm hippifying my life even more. I've always tried to take the "all natural" route when it comes to my body. We started cutting out all the meat from our diet. I'll say we have vegetarian tendencies, but we aren't 100% veggie. In good conscience I can't buy and consume beef, chicken, and pork unless I know where it came from, how it was raised and subsequently slaughtered. We're buying organic, which we mostly always did. We are buying local. We're eating only truly sustainable fish. Staying away from the dreaded GMO's (how did that measure not pass by the way?). And now I'm taking it to another level.
For years we've used only all natural, plant based bar soap. D and I both switched to all natural deodorants without aluminum, which admittedly does not do a great job at keeping the stink away. And now I am using the "No Poo" method of hair care. I read about it probably a year ago, and just recently decided to try it, and let me tell you there is absolutely no difference in the appearance of my hair. It looks and smells clean. I also took the advice of my estetician and am using coconut oil as a moisturizer, and I also use it in my hair to calm the frizzies instead of using products with chemicals. I'm feeling great, and I don't think I look too crazy!
I think it's because the check ups have become more spread apart. The next doctor visit isn't until the 2 year mark. Which is approaching rather quickly. D and I were just reminiscing about how this time last year Gideon was just starting walking, and talking.
Now, one month away from two (IknowIcan'tevenhandleitdon'teventalkaboutit) he's not just walking and saying words he's running, jumping, saying sentences, telling stories, counting, and generally cracking us up.
I mean, I know I'm partial, but this kid is awesome. He's hilarious.
Of course, nearing two brings other things.... melt-downs, tantrums, time outs, lots of crying and screaming. I keep trying to remind myself that he's just learning his boundaries, and asserting his wants, likes, and dislikes. But I wish he could do those things without the whining. Man, I can't stand the whining.
I have to say though, I still think he's awesome...
In other news, I'm hippifying my life even more. I've always tried to take the "all natural" route when it comes to my body. We started cutting out all the meat from our diet. I'll say we have vegetarian tendencies, but we aren't 100% veggie. In good conscience I can't buy and consume beef, chicken, and pork unless I know where it came from, how it was raised and subsequently slaughtered. We're buying organic, which we mostly always did. We are buying local. We're eating only truly sustainable fish. Staying away from the dreaded GMO's (how did that measure not pass by the way?). And now I'm taking it to another level.
For years we've used only all natural, plant based bar soap. D and I both switched to all natural deodorants without aluminum, which admittedly does not do a great job at keeping the stink away. And now I am using the "No Poo" method of hair care. I read about it probably a year ago, and just recently decided to try it, and let me tell you there is absolutely no difference in the appearance of my hair. It looks and smells clean. I also took the advice of my estetician and am using coconut oil as a moisturizer, and I also use it in my hair to calm the frizzies instead of using products with chemicals. I'm feeling great, and I don't think I look too crazy!
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