Suzy Q Homemaker

Timothy’s new onesie pretty much sums up our entire household.  And you see that little scratch on his head?  He’s fitting right in around here, what with all the bumps and bruises the others (including my husband) receive on a daily basis.  Oh, let’s not forget the constant fighting and pretend Final Fantasy or Lord of the Rings battles that take place when I let them play with swords. Read more…

Remember back in February when I got my hands on a custom Ooga Booga from Barrel Full O’ Monkeys?

Well…

I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but squeal whenever I look at this picture.  Isn’t Timothy the cutest?

The answer is YES.

But what about the diaper?  The organic bamboo velour is so incredibly soft, which is great for a newborn’s skin.  Not only that, it is super absorbent.  Timothy is already a super-soaker, so the absorbency issue is key.  The diaper also has a snap-down front to accommodate a healing cord.  Timothy’s cord already fell off, but I snapped it down to see how it would fit.  Verdict: it’s the perfect rise!

I highly recommend Barell Full O’ Monkeys if you’re in the market for a well-made, not to mention, ADORABLE custom diaper.

Hey guys!  Thanks for all the great feedback on my Oliver’s Labels post.  I’m glad you all like them as much as I do. 

The nice people from Oliver’s Labels are offering you all a 10% discount on all your orders!  Enter the code “Oliverslabels” at checkout.  Yay!   It expires on May 31, 2009, so hurry up.

My children have a hard time sharing their things.  I suppose that’s normal!  Not too long ago, the older boys had the exact same toothbrushes and because I didn’t label them, a holy war ensued whenever one used the other’s toothbrush.  It was ugly. Read more…

Have I mentioned that I have fabulous friends?  If I haven’t, then I shall surely sing their praises now.  One of them noticed on my blog that I have been in the market for a new diaper bag.  Last night after choir rehearsal, they presented me with this glorious specimen of diaper bag gloriousness:

No more diaper bag giveaways for me!!  I’m now the proud owner of this beautiful Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack and I could NOT be happier.  I wanted to bring it to bed with me last night and snuggle it, but I don’t think Jamie would’ve appreciated that.  Here is what I adore about this bag:

• Detachable dirty diaper pouch  (a must for cloth diapers!!)
• Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad (note: DETACHABLE=WASHABLE)
• Handy key clip (I am constantly losing my keys in the bottom of my purse & old diaper bag)
• Backpack and shoulder straps

The last feature is especially wonderful since I will need to have both of my hands completely free to wrangle all four of my kids when we are out shopping.  Not that it will keep the kids from running in and out of the clothing racks at Goodwill or tearing down the aisles after their favorite cereals at the grocery store, but it certainly might help in parking lots when I need both hands to grab the inevitable runaway shopping cart or toddler.

I want to cry whenever I look at my new bag because it is just SO PRETTY.

I love you Beth & Mary Ann!!