UGH!!!

Jared started a new job the day after we got home from the hospital with Kerrigan (I won't even go into the kind of emotional trauma that it caused me to be left alone with her so soon- that is not the point of the story).

It is down in New York City, really close to Grand Central. He is doing awesome and loving it. In fact, just last night he got an email from the head guy on one of his projects really praising him on a job well done. I couldn't be more proud of my hubby...HOWEVER, as I mentioned the job is in the city.

As of right now his commute goes as follows: bus to train station, train to Grand Central, walk to work....and then do it all again on the way home! He spends about 3 hrs commuting EVERY DAY!!!! So....

Once again we are moving (hence the UGH title), actually a couple of blocks away from our original CT apartment. We are excited about the new apartment, and with the shuttle that goes straight from our apartment to the station and correlates with the express train his commute time is cut almost in half! HOWEVER, I am in the process of packing up our belongings (once again) for our move tomorrow- DOUBLE UGH!!!

For those of you who have been keeping track, yes this is the 8th move in less than 3 yrs of marriage- TRIPLE UGH!!!! I really can't complain, because Jared has once again done most of the grunt work since I get to use the baby as an excuse- again (last time I was 7 months pregnant) : )

Here are some pictures of our moving process (please note the Idaho boxes, thank you Johnsons):

It's ok, sis, I hate packing too!

A side note, but very much worth mentioning: Cynda took K for a few hours to help me out today (THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH- I was able to get so much done). Seeing how Kerrigan blew out of her diaper in ALL 6 outfits I left unpacked for her (for 3 days-you would think that would be enough), this was the only spare outfit I had. It is the outfit Jared put into the diaper bag when I asked him to put a spare outfit for church. Lucky Cynda got to see the outfit up close and personal when Kerrigan blew out of yet another outfit while she was there.

In case you can't see, she is sporting a pale pink shirt with bright pink bows. As an accent, her pants are a pale pink with bright pink, brown and ORANGE stripes...doesn't she look LOVELY!!!

Love you Jared : ) And now I return to packing!!!!

Brooke...I hereby dedicate my header to YOU!!!!!

Chillin in the Bumbo

Her pediatrician told us this thing was worthless and we should return it...HA!!! Kerrigan loves it and thinks she is the coolest girl when she sits up on her own.

*Please note the line of drool on her chin...a recent, yet frequent, visitor in our home*

I am Officially a Believer...

...in jinxes! Over the past week, I have done a lot of bragging about Kerrigan. How well she is sleeping at night in her own crib in her own room, how well she is napping during the day, how well she is eating, etc. I am really proud of my little girl and have shared it with quite a few people.

However, not once during these bragging sessions did I take the time to knock on any wood...and now I am being humbled. Last night we spent 2 1/2 hrs trying to get her to go to sleep in her bed, before giving her up and (GULP) letting her sleep with us. My deep sleeper has been replaced by an impostor who wakes up at the slightest movement (i.e. lowering her into her bed). Today's nap schedule has been a joke. To add salt to the wound, she is doing this strange thing when she is eating where she grunts/snorts and buries her head in my armpit (not sure if that makes sense, but it is as weird to watch as it sounds).

OY, she is lucky she is so darn cute!!!!

Dont You Hate It When...

..you buy shoes the wrong size. I bought these cute shoes the other day & I LOVE THEM!!!! Unfortunately, they are a little too big and my heels slip out when I take steps (any suggestions?)

So I was trying to find a solution to this pickle I was in, and I googled something like "shoes too big solution". I found a couple of sites with tips, but found one really strange. All of the women who commented had unusually big feet, but had some good suggestions. I wondered how all of these big footed women had found each other, but didn't really think too much about it.

Well, this morning I got my answer as I got on my computer and noticed the URL: crossdresssers.com

That's right, I was seeking shoe advice from a bunch of men dressing like women....hmmmm!

Just Because...

...she is TOO cute....



...and who doesn't enjoy a good Glow worm picture!!!

A Little History Lesson

Diapers have been around since poop has been around, so forever. I did a little research of the disposible diaper...and found this:


Diaper Evolution Time Line
1887
Cloth diapers were first mass produced by Maria Allen.
1936
Paulistróm develops an absorbent insert made of tissue.
1942
First reference of a disposable diaper made by PauliStróm in Sweden.
1946
Marion Donovan patents "the boater", a waterproof cover with snaps.
1947
George M. Schroder invents the first diaper using nonwoven fabrics.
1947
Valerie Hunter Gordon develops a two piece disposable diaper in England.
1948
J&J introduces disposable diapers in the United States.
1949
Stanley Mason patented the first disposable and pin free diaper.

1950
Paulistróm introduces "roll diapers" made of cellulose wadding.

1956
P&G begins research work on disposable diapers.

1961
Pampers test marketed in Peoria, Illinois.
1962
Pampers test marketed in Sacramento, California.

1964
Pampers introduced in St. Louis.

1966
Billy Gene Harper and Carlyle Harmon filed the first patents for superabsorbent.

1971
Pampers introduces the tape system.

1975
Pampers improved newborns is introduced.

1984
Pampers changes to hourglass shape and single refastenable tapes.

1986
P&G and KC both introduce diapers with Super Absorbent in the U.S.

1987
Pampers and Huggies both introduce new tape systems (Frontal tape).

1993
Pampers Ultra Dry with "Curly Cellulose Fiber" is introduced.

2002
P&G introduces Pampers Baby Stages after launch in Europe.

2006
P&G introduces new Pampers Baby Dry with new reduced chassis and elastic ears.

2006
KC launches Huggies Supreme "Gente Care" and "Natural Fit" baby diapers.

2008
KC launches the new Snug & Dry: Stop Leaks diaper

So how is all of this relevant to my life? I have here 122 years of people who have dedicated their lives to research/discover ways to improve the diaper. I wonder how all these people would feel to know that thier efforts have been in vain when it comes to this little stinker's (literally) sweet little tushy! Poor Maria Allen would be devastated!

Kerrigan Rose can blow out of any diaper known to man...it doesn't matter if it is a super cheap no name brand diaper, or a super expensive pamper swaddler. To her, they are all the same. This is how we spend a majority of the day:


I am constantly changing her soiled clothes, and our bathroom sink is always full of said soiled clothes soaking in soapy water! I never know such a tiny being could produce so much waste. Please tell me it gets better when I introduce solids to her diet.

P.S. How angry will she be in 10 years when she reads this...I will probably never be nominated for Mother of the Year after this post! : )