he ate it

So what many of you people don't know is that I am a huge couponer, it started in the last 6 months and I have been seriously addicted to couponing. Its like a game to see how much you can save shopping. well this morning I was gathering coupons and had a pile on the table. I was excited to come across some FREE product coupons and was anxious to use them, who doesn't like free stuff right??

Well, I was just finishing up lunch with the kids and noticed Hudson chewing on something, went over and saw it was paper, took it out of his mouth and investigated. It was my COUPON!!! Not any of the ones I didn't care about but one of my free product coupons.
I know, I know, your thinking, big deal right?? But it is a big deal, I expect this out of a dog or a cat, or even a bunny, but my baby??? He ate my freakin coupon and that doesn't make me happy. WHY DOES HE EAT EVERYTHING HE COMES IN CONTACT WITH? Maybe he has pica.
Those of you who dont know what Pica is:
Pica is a eating disorder that affects children and pregnant women.
Between 10% and 30% of kids ages of 1 to 6 years have the eating disorder pica, which is characterized by persistent and compulsive cravings (lasting 1 month or longer) to eat nonfood items.

HMMMMMMMMM.................


Oh and I really don't think Hudson has Pica but he seriously eats EVERYTHING!!!

 

What I didn't know about having a boy

So I was the youngest of 3 girls, and most of our family are females. Also, my first was a girl, Kailey, so I was sooo used to having a girl. I always wanted a boy, I love little boys and everything they have to offer. The one thing that people didn't tell me about little boys is their penis'.

What I really mean by that is why didn't anyone tell me about baby boners???? I didn't know this event happens so early in life. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against boners by any means, for God sakes I have 3 kids but when I am changing my little boys diaper I don't want it looking back at me. I understand the whole morning wood thing but it also happens in the middle of the day, at night, or anytime at that.

I had so many questions and so many things to think about, do I wipe it down, when you are diapering them does it go up, down or just leave it. How do I clean it? Do they clean it? So confusing.

Here are some facts I think every mother of a baby boy should know, which I have learned the hard way.

-a baby boner doesn't just happen in the morning!! It can happen at anytime of day or night.

-when a little boy gets up in the morning, its just best if you give them some time before changing their diapers.

-If you are changing a little boy if you can, put it down or they will pee up out of their diaper.

-with a newborn, be on gaurd at all times when changing their daipers because they will pee without any warning and they can pee FAR!!

-its ok, even at a young age, as soon as they find it they will play with it, diapering them, bath time, or when they watch tv.

-don't freak out when they start wearing underwear that you will see it standing tall. Its a whole lot of new feeling not having a diaper on, must be refreshing.

-they pee everywhere, as an infant they pee when you change them, as a toddler they pee when they don't have diapers on and when they are potty trained, they can't aim for SHIT!!!

There I said it, now more mothers of future little boys know, boys will be boys, and they will be fascinated with it!

Here I am with two little boys, I wanted 2 boys, but now knowing what I know, I'm surrounded by penis' and their love for it.

new playset

So this year we decided to get rid of our old swingset and upgrade to a newer model. I have always loved the big wooden playsets, so decided to splurge and buy one for the kids this year. I have been researching them for a year now. Prices, shipping, weight capacity and so forth.

I needed one that would accommodate 3-12 years of age and hold many children.
There were so many questions, how tall?? Should I get monkey bars? Sandbox? and so forth. After hundreds of websites, reading millions of reviews I have finally narrowed it down and just purchased the Patriot Adventure Playset. A "Patriot" just sounds like a really good sturdy swingset, right??

The Patriot has an awesome upper clubhouse with second level sun porch. Down below there's a two-level play deck / sand box and a picnic table. A standard ladder and solid rock wall allow climbing to be both easy or challenging. The spiral slide is a blast! There are two belt swings and a two-person glider so four can swing at once. (sand sold seperately)

I decided not to go with monkey bars since it seems too dangerous with the younger children. I found this the cheapest at Target, they had it on sale and with free shipping. Can't wait to get it and set it up, the kids are going to love it!! Will show pics when its all together. Isreal is going to be thrilled when we have to put it together!!