(I'll get back to using song titles as my blog posts in a short while, but the last few posts were exceptions...)
I'm Black. I have two Black parents. On my father's side, I had a great-grandmother who was half-White and half-Indian. I know this because I met her at the tender age of five and my first thought was, 'Who is this white lady?'. Over the years, I've had
Category: Yoda
I spoke about this issue before (See Could You Be Loved for a refresher). So here's my unadulterated and totally unscientific take on it. My honest opinion? The best way to cloth diaper is in conjunction with disposables.
Yes, shocking. I'm actually promoting both types of diapering.
We own seven cloth diapers - two Blueberries (though one is not in use due to size restrictions), two BumGenius, one Alva, one Kawaii, and
I figured since the last post was a little heavy, here's some lighter news. I'm sure this is the only reason why some of you come on here and honestly, I can't blame you. I have no qualms with my kid (or The Kid) being more popular than me.
The first two pics were taken during the July 4th festivities in Downtown L.A. The last one was taken I think
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I've always wondered why people get upset over a woman breastfeeding.
Before kids, I never had a feeling one way or the other. I was never 'Pro-Cover' or 'Anti-Cover'. I was never 'Keep at Home' or 'Find Somewhere Discreet if You Must'. I never really cared.
So now that I am a mother to an earth baby, I'm...well, tickled pink.
My reaction is to this article. For those too lazy to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd2B6SjMh_w
There's been a debate, not necessarily recently but it's been gaining traction, on immunization. Before I delve further into this topic, I'll state my views on it with this link.
For the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLcOz4EKrxg
Now that's out of the way, let's begin.
I have friends who vaccinate. I have friends who don't. The ones who don't, they have their reasons. Some choose not to for religious reasons. Some choose not to because
http://youtu.be/KWhMyOs0pCQ
School has officially started, pretty much across America. A lot of kids are either returning to their schools, starting a brand-new one, or entering the final year at the one they’re at. A very exciting time. I remember being excited it was my last year in fifth, eighth, twelfth years and my senior year at college.
Earlier, one of my April moms posted a picture of her daughter leaving for
http://youtu.be/UoPplpBPQxQ
Not all solids are created equal. In fact, some of them can be quite fucking disgusting.
Now, I normally try to scale back on the profanity for the sake this is a mommy blog (okay, I was totally kidding when I just said that), but really...there is no other description for some solids.
You see, originally I was going to make baby food and I did attempt once by giving Yoda
http://youtu.be/6uPWH3TziI4
This week kicks off National Breastfeeding Week and I'm about share my experiences with breastfeeding. I'm not going to lie - breastfeeding didn't just come naturally to me. In fact, I had to work really, really hard at it.
You see, many books, websites, and even some mothers, will sell a new mother on the idea that breast is best and that a woman should try every attempt possible to
http://youtu.be/Ay9BWM8lwOA
Lately, we've been starting solid foods on Bo. It's been a touch and go, as expected. Some solids, he's gung-ho for like rice cereal, sweet potatoes, and pears. Some solid foods are so far a definite 'hell, no' like apples, oatmeal, any finger foods.
Today, I went grocery shopping and I picked up about 15 jars of solid foods for Bo to eat and some to try. I even picked up
http://youtu.be/sL_BcaI0i0w
Each time I say I'm going to update, I never do. So you know what? I'm going to start saying I'm going to update sooner and just do it. Yay for everyone!
But you don't care about how I'm doing. You want to know how The Artist Formerly Known as Yoda Bear is doing. Let's check in...
Weight: 20 lbs.
Length/Height: 29 inches
Diaper size and type: Size 3, Huggies Little Movers.
Onesie size: He's still in