We're getting there!!

Parenting is a process!! We're learning each day a little more!!! It's tough sometimes though. Max is doing better napping. We're reading a ton of books and looking at all the theories.
Our current read is Babywise II. I know it's controversial-but it has given me some confidence and a little hope!! At some point I'll do a review of all the books we've read and what we like!! We do need continued prayers-but we're getting there!!!
Oh-we bought a jogging stroller!! Its great and I love it!!! Since we've had it we've been walking tons!!! I feel healthier every day!!!
And we've been trying to eat healthier too!!! We went to Whole Foods (which was fun BTW) and got some veggies and frozen fish which we grilled out. Yum!!!! And Jason has converted to brown rice!!! Yay!!! Again-it's all a process but we're getting there!!!

Naptime stinks!!

My boy sleeps through the night like a champ! But he just doesn't want to nap!! We were trying a modified sleep training. It's not working. At all. It's making me physically ill!!! My poor little boy!!! He is so tired and gets so crabby/fussy!!!

If anyone has any thoughts or suggestions-please help me!!! Otherwise keep us in your prayers!!!

the Market today

Well-Melissa and I did go to the North Market today and I had a great time and learned tons from her!! We first went to the coop and it was pretty much what I expected. She had warned me that it was quite crunchy:). She showed me several different kinds of grains that would be great alternatives to white rice-none of which I can remember right now. (Jason and I eat a lot of white rice and I'm hoping to convert to some sort of healthier side dish-maybe a whole grain). At the coop there was everything possible organic and wholesome. Even interesting books about Vegan eating (which I do not at all do-but it intrigues me in a bad accident kind of way). I did see a lady wearing her child (which is pretty much my limit in crunchy-ness). It was nice to see someone "babywearing" in a practical setting. I mean-I wear Max around the house-but I haven't tried it out in public much. I watched her to see if I could catch any tips or hints in how she was doing it.
Then at the Market Melissa showed me the places where she buys local eggs, milk and meats. I was impressed that in the downtown of a major city you can find local products. There was also many organic vegetables. This is where I'm confused and need to make a decision - which is more important to me - organic or local? I need to do more research but right now I'm leaning towards local. I like the idea of really knowing where my food is coming from. I have though learned about the Dirty Dozen and what actual foods I should look for in organic. It's all very confusing and tough and if anyone has any insight-please comment!! It seems like there is so much more to it-like what it takes for a farm to be "labeled" organic and how much it costs to get that label. At the same time-how can I give Max peaches when I see on my handy shopping guide (click that above link to find it) that peaches have some of the highest pesticide content!! I just want whats best for my family!!!
In the meantime-I'm in the market for a new stroller. I don't want to replace my current stroller-I want one in addition to it!! I want a jogging stroller (a cheap one) so when I walk daily (as I have been) my current stroller (this one only green) stays nicer!! It's funny that I want a new stroller right now-I'm trying to get fit-but in the morning I get to go to Bible study and the lesson for this week is about contentment and greed. Do I need a new stroller? Probably not. Am I rationalizing my desire for more? Maybe... Again-the balance of being a mother....ugh!!!

Reflections

I'm going to try to mix in what is going on now with a little backtracking talking about the pregnancy. There are so many things I wanted to remember about the pregnancy that I failed to write down. Luckily, with friends that are pregnant right now, a lot is coming back to me in the form of their questions and experiences!!!
So here I go-trying to track my pregnancy-remembering as much as I can!!!
Erin recently asked me about leg cramps-OH THE LEG CRAMPS!!
I can remember waking up at night thrashing in pain asking Jason for help. I tried everything to get rid of them. I ate bananas, drank OJ, and stretched before bed. Nothing. They just happened. All the time. I can remember getting to work one night not being able to walk because my calves hurt so bad!!! I tried to ice and heat them while at work (not the easiest thing to do).

Max is sitting in his swing right now while I'm typing. I keep forgetting to use it. He's almost too big for it. He usually whimpers when I put him in it-but whenever Jason puts him in-he is fine. Hmmmm.

Today I'm heading out for a day of fun with another Mom. She works as a Nurse where Jason and I work. She has twin 2 year olds!!! She's gotten me turned on to a little bit greener living. She's taking me to the local Market and is going to show me the ropes. She's also gotten me turned on to the books:
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
and
Square foot gardening by Mel Bartholemew

Yes-I'm dabbling in hippy-ness!!! Don't worry-just a little bit. It's amazing how being a parent changes you!!!
I hope to update with my finds today!!!

Another Blog

As I said in the description-this will be more my blog than Max's. I still may post some pictures of our family-but it's mainly a place for me to collect my thoughts and share things that I've learned as a mom (and maybe some recipes and products I've liked!!!).

And since my favorite color is pink and I of course can't use that for Max-this is my PINK blog!! (at least for right now!!)
Enjoy. I'll start posting as soon as possible!!!