My favorite things

My list will be less impressive than Oprah's, but here's what I've discovered this past year that I like, can't live without, or makes my life easier. In no particular order:

1. Intuition razor I know this product has been around awhile, but I don't like change. I only tried it because I got a free sample and I absolutely love it. It's so easy and quick to use that it's perfect for busy moms. Now, unfortunately I don't have an excuse not to shave my legs. This will be the first winter in a long time (before I was married and had to impress) that I will have smooth legs.
2. Steve and Barry's I love this store. It's like Old Navy, but Walmart prices. And anything fashionable that is associated with Sarah Jessica Parker has to be good.
3. Blogging I wish I had more time for this because I'm addicted. I'm constantly writing down notes to myself for when I do have the time to blog.
4. Craftster I am addicted to this website. As soon as I'm done blogging I'll be checking out what's new there.
5. Retractable roof stadiums The game at Miller Park was so much fun. Since it was a cold spring day the roof was closed. I don't understand why Minnesota isn't getting one.
6. 3 in 1 cribs I bought a new crib for Cordelia that converts to a toddler bed and then a day bed for when is older. Another, why didn't I think of that product.
7. Charlie and Lola This is my favorite cartoon to watch with the kids. It's also the best thing to put on when I need to take a shower or have a few minutes alone.
8. America's Most Smartest Model I haven't watched reality TV in a couple of years, but this one is worth watching. Some of the models are really dumb, but surprise there are some really smart ones. The girls keep getting kicked off, which is good. That means the cute guys will be around for at least one more episode.

Sleep

I've been lucky in that Cordelia sleeps really well at night. Still I feel dead tired at night and it takes me awhile to get up when she cries the one or two times at night. I guess after a full day of taking care of her and running after her two brothers is what wears me out. Normally I am a light sleeper. Now I sleep through anything, but Cordelia's cries. She usually wakes up about 3am. As I get up I notice two little bodies in my bed. I didn't even hear them come in, which doesn't help my plan to walk them back to their room everytime they get up so they can fall back asleep in their bed. That plan was working too. I now sleep through my husband's snoring too. This sleeping through everything is kind of scary too. I'm used to the boys coming into bed with me, but not my husband. Since he works overnights I only sleep with him two nights a week. One of his work nights, he came home early and I woke up in the middle of the night and noticed this man in my bed. For a moment I was really scared until I realized who it was. I find it so funny that I can sleep through all of this, but one little cry from my little girl wakes me up. It's a mom thing.

He's always watching

It's a shame that there is only about a two month period every year that we as parents can threaten the kids with the claim that Santa will not visit if they misbehave.

What they don't tell you before you have kids

If you read the books and magazines you'll always see things about how great it is to be pregnant. That pregnancy is this great time where you are one with your baby and it's a time to bond. Oh, and pregnant women have this glow about them. Let me tell you, it's a lot better not being pregnant. I mean I like being pregnant, but it's really nice not to be pregnant. And I'll tell you why. Today I got to lick out the bowl. You know. I made brownies and then licked out the bowl. I never did that while pregnant because of the uncooked eggs in it. Not that I baked much while pregnant because for most of the pregnancy I either couldn't stand the smell of food or was too tired to cook anything. So that's my point. Much better not to be pregnant. Although I don't know if I should have eaten that because I'm nursing, but I couldn't wait. Which is another thing. Life's better when nursing is done. I was watching a show last night and there were people drinking and that glass of beer looked so good. I almost detached Cordelia and ran to Walmart for formula. Of course it was three in the morning so that might have had something to do with it. I hardly drink, even though I have every reason to drink a lot. No I'm joking. Kind of. But these are the things we do so we can bring beautiful babies into the world. We are sick and/or tired for nine months, followed by months and months of sleepless nights and sore nipples. So magazines and books can dress it up however they want, but let me tell you, being pregnant and nursing is never as glorious as they make it sound. Although it is pretty great.

Cartoon episodes I'd like to see

"Dora's new family"- Dora's parents are charged with child neglect after Social Services discover that Dora often wanders far from home in the jungle and other exotic locales. Dora is sent to live with foster parents and begins seeing a therapist. The therapist tells Dora that there is no such thing as talking monkeys and encourages her to make friends with other children.

"The food chain"- In an all new Go Diego Go kids learn an important lesson about reality when the puma finally gets the tapir.

"Bob's secret"- After reading the bestselling book, Wendy finally realizes Bob the Builder just isn't into her. When the two have a heart to heart she discovers he's more interested in Mr. Ellis.

New baby must haves

1.Lots of onesies and sleepers
2.Desitin
3.DVR
4.Three hands, sometimes four
5. Pizza delivery on speed dial
6. Camera always within reach
7. Extra film and batteries
8. Grandparents nearby

Slept like a baby

The other day I watched "The Greatest Game Ever Played." It was a pretty good movie, I recommend it. Anyway, in one scene a golfer asks another golfer how he slept. He replies, "I slept like a baby... Every two hours I woke up and cried."