Well, I am just sitting here waiting for Conner to go to sleep and realized how disgusting I must look so I thought I would share one of those oh the joys moments. Let me start with I have worn 4 shirts today (probably none of which looked good, and after having worn them just a little while did not smell good either!). We went to the Dr.'s for Conner's 4 months and he got 3 shots (not so fun). All of his previous shots didn't really bother him, but he has had a fever and just a not so happy baby 'tude (completely understandable). For the fever and general pain the doc told me to use infant tylenol, well infant tylenol makes cute little Conner puke! So I have changed a few times, and I have puke down my back, and tylenol in my hair...oh the joys. I have chocolate pudding on my arm from Leigha and fhe treat that has kind of plastered itself to my arm hairs. And I have been sick and have been good to cough into my arm, and my elbow creases have taken a mucus beating. So, look good? NO!!! Too tired to shower? Yes!!! Oh lucky Don gets to sleep next to me... he'll have an oh the joy moments too.
Hey everyone! I found this really cool thing that I just wanted to share with all you moms, it’s called ICE Stamp (in case of emergency). A little background first. In March we are going to Disneyland (yay!) and I was getting a bit worried because Leigha is notorious for running off, (especially when she is excited) so I was looking for something for those just in case moments. Well as I was looking I found this Ice Stamp website, it is awesome! It’s a stamp that has your contact phone number on it, but it keeps your identity safe. It just says mom or dad and then your phone number.
As I was looking I really thought this was the best solution. I looked at those bracelets that have contact information and thought they were pretty cool, but Leigha can get them off way too easy (and if she were abducted it could just be cut off, and not used as an identifier). This uses FDA approved ink, and you only need one for your whole family.
I keep mine in my mommy kit in my purse, it is really small and portable, and I can use it wherever I go. My sister, Juli also has one that she uses for her boys (5&7) at their hockey practices. She is also a shopaholic and it comes in handy when she is out running errands too…all the time (if you know what I mean). She also uses it for birthday parties and play dates so they can call her if they need to without the hassle of looking for her number. It is way handy! (hahaha because you put it on their hand)
It really can make any stressful situation a lot easier. I had a friend tell me of a time where she lost her 3 year old daughter in a Wal-Mart, it was horrifying. They take you to the front of the store, and you are not allowed to look for you own child. With an ice stamp you could at least know that you had done something to aid in the search.
We put the stamp on Leigha’s outer fore arm so it is easy to see and thankfully we have not had to use it yet, but for the cost it is totally worth it (and we can use the same one with Conner).
Also, just as a side note it is runned and operated by members of the church, which I think is cool to support. Well, I thought this was neat so I thought I would share it with you all. Here is the website (below), and if you are willing I think this idea deserves to be shared with all the moms we know to keep our kids safe. If you would like to order in person, or want to know more they will be at the safe kids fair in Salt Lake Feb. 27&28, I am going to go and support them. They are really quick at filling orders, so if you need it soon you can get it within 2 weeks. I encourage you too look into it because who knows, if your kids are like mine, you just might need it (or atleast the added peace of mind)! Love you all!
Love Always,
Sarah
www.icestamp.com
Please let all you mommy friends know about this too! thanks!
The primary in our ward this year has challenged the kids to read the Book of Mormon, so we have been trying to do it with Leigha. It has been an interesting blessing and challenge, but I am proud to say that we are doing it. Everyday at 11 is scripture time. Today we read 1 Nephi 16 & 17 (94 verses, but we made it through). When we are done with a chapter Leigha gets to color a square or two, etc. on her Book of Mormon Chart that we keep on the fridge. Today was funny because we read about the Liahona, and sometimes I really don't think she is listening or paying attention but something is getting through. When I read about the Liahona, she said "I'm not a hona, I'm just Leigha!" I thought that was so funny, and it was a great time to tell her what a Liahona is, and that it is not a Leigha-hona. Funny girl.
