What's in my Mommy bag year # 2

As I approach JStarr's 2nd birthday, I thought I'd take the time to write down those things that I've learned to keep in my bag, which help to keep both Mommy & baby happy- so here it goes:

1} Baby Wipes. I once thought that wipes were just cleaning baby's face, hands & bottom- but NO! Wipes work to clean not only face, hands & bottom, but also spills on either Mommy's or baby's clothes, or baby seat/stroller-basically wherever you need a quick clean up- Baby Wipes will work in a pinch.

2} Always have snacks in your bag, Even if you think that your little one will not get hungry while on a errand, 'cause they ate before you left, or you won't be out that long- think again! There has been more than once where I've been caught out there w/o snacks & it was not a pretty sight. So, I've come to learn to always keep some of those toddler snacks or even those cracker packs that you get from restaurants in my bag. I now carry a little Cheerio snack bottle with either Cheerio's, toddler puffs or snack crackers- like Goldfish.

3} A change of clothes in a plastic "ziploc" type bag. I know this a given, since a change of clothes have been in the Mommy bag since birth, but I've learned to keep these changes in a plastic "ziploc" type just in case something spills in the bag the clothes will stay dry. Or if you need a sealable way to take the messy clothes back home.

4} A sip cup. There's bound to be a time when my little one suddenly wants a drink, so having a sip cup on hand makes the drinking a lot less messy.

5} Toddler fork or spoon. I've come to bring JStarr's spoon or fork along for eating, at any given time we can stop for something to eat & the adult size utensils are typically too big for her to use. Keeping a plastic spork in my bag just in case I forget her regular ones is a good back up.

6} Hand Sanitizer. This is self explanatory- it comes in handy when you encounter grimy places.

7} Toy/Books for distraction. Trust me, in those moments when the little one gets bored, having a book and /or toy- to engage & distract the little one. I recently read some where that blowing bubbles while the child is getting a shot works. I'll give that a try at our next immunization.

8} A little notebook. I like to keep a little notebook to write down my thoughts, questions, insights- whatever my hit me during the day that I want to remember later.

Ok, that's all for now.

So Much....So Much

Wow! It is Fall~ the temp is dropping,, the days are getting chillier the time has just flown by. So It's been awhile since I've posted my thoughts & views-- So much to Say!!
Let's begin with the change of my view of Beyonce- as a result of her Classiness at the VMA's I have a new found respect for her. Kanye, Kanye, I don;t even know what to say.... It's all been said by now anyway, so we'll just leave it at that.
I loved the Jay Z Alicia Keys performance. I got his new album for that song alone! PINK was amazing! I love that song: Sober & for her to sing it while performing acrobatically- well that was just... It just blew my mind!!! Back track to the Opening of the VMA's I adored Madonna's soliloquy about her & Michael was just priceless! And JANET- wow how Great was it to see her perform Scream?! I LOVED IT!!!!

And then it Rained and rained here in Atlanta. The devastation, the ruined homes and schools- I couldn't believe my eyes. I am so Thankful that relief is coming quickly for those effected. This state has shown it's true big heart. I'm also very Thankful that neither I nor my family were flooded out. I do believe that the drought was wiped out by the seven straight days of rain.

Soul Bro D has given me a few things to think about & put into practice. The first is to to "Thank You" each time I use money or whatever form of currency I am currently using to pay for things. He read an article in "Aquarius", and then relayed it to me and I though t it was a great idea. I already try to remain grateful for having money to pay the bills even when its late or it depletes the available funds. So when he told me of this I thought it was right on target for me, and then when I read the article myself- I really knew it was on target. I don't always remember to do it at the actual time that I'm paying for something. But I do say it as soon as I remember- even if it's the next I day. Then he had an Epiphany last week- and he decided that he was going to dictate how his day would be every day. He will approach each day with happiness and laughter. I thought that this was another great idea. I used to have a little post-it on my monitor at the old office which said some thing like "Today I will chose what kind of day it will be" "If I have a bad attitude I will get over it & start again" So I am so in groove with that notion as well. In fact I've been feeling anxious for most of last week, having that crazy something bad is coming turning in my stomach, to which I tried to remind myself to change my thought pattern into something positive. That anxious feeling went away. I know that it's because of the very tight financial situation and my professional projects have been very slow these past three months. But I'm confident that things will pick up & I am determined to get back into my Bath product business as well as doing other creative endeavors and selling them on ETSY.

My Beautiful little Girl will be 2 this month!!! Oh myy.... sometimes I look at her with such wonder. She started out as this little 5 lb. long legged gal and now she is this ever growing toddler getting bigger & smarter, and still long legged Gal! I love her soo!!!! Soul Bro will be taking her pictures next week some time, and Auntie Rell will be coming down to help us celebrate! Still trying to work on a theme. It will be a small affair with LOTS of Ballons! So I've got a ton of things to do. You'll forgive me if my postings are sparse or none existent, won't U? Thanks ~ S