Why Diapers Are So Expensive

For the most part, I consider myself to be a pretty efficient person. But every once in awhile, I will do something that makes me realize that perhaps I am not as efficient as I like to think. We currently have 5 different types of diapers at our house. FIVE. What possible need could we have for all these diapers? ($70 worth, in case you were wondering)

1. Luvs--Because they are 4 dollars cheaper per box, and I was feeling poor one day and gave them a try. I didn't see much difference, so I decided to continue to save 4 dollars per box.
2.Pampers--Because marketing is very effective on me, and I just can't bring myself to trust the cheaper brand when out in public.
3. Huggies Overnight--Bought in an attempt to stop major leakage issues we were having, when else, overnight! (Not as effective as I would have hoped, by the way)
4. Little Swimmers--Because, for reasons I am not aware of and don't care enough to research, babies apparently need special diapers for the pool...Which Holden will be going in a LOT this summer if it ever gets warm enough.
5. Huggies Naturals--Because I had a freakin' AWESOME coupon, and, as my title suggests, diapers are EXPENSIVE!

As I stared at all these diapers today, I realized that this is probably not normal...I bet most people get by with just one kind of diaper and don't even think twice. But alas, that would be too easy for me.

To think, all this to cover this one tiny behind...

(Sorry if the PG-13 nature of this photo offends anyone)

The Pajama Diaries

So, I am in love with baby pajamas. I love how they are all stretchy and cozy. I love the little feet. Seriously, if it were socially acceptable I would leave Holden in his pajamas all day.
Don't you just want to smoosh this kid (in a good way)?

Note to self. Right before bedtime is not a good time for a photo shoot.

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary...

How my "garden" grows.



I have never had a garden. Growing up we never really had a garden. But for some reason, I decided that this year I wanted to have a container garden. Rightfully wary due to past domestic failures (see here , here , oh yeah..and here if you've forgotten said failures), this is what I came up with.

One pre-fabricated deck and patio specific grape tomato container (decorated with Disney stickers by yours truly for that extra special something)

And one "greenhouse" housing chives, parsley and basil that I can only assume was meant for a child to use.

For very obvious reasons, I am a big believer in baby steps lately.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Finally, I was so exhausted from my day of "planting" that this is what we had for dinner.

P.S. You know your attempts are doomed from the start when you have to use "quotes" multiple times in describing what you are trying to accomplish.

A Piece of Me Has Died...

I'm writing today to mourn the loss of a loved one. This person was always there, especially lately, to make me laugh. They always knew just what to say to make me feel better if I was feeling down. They were a comfort. They were a best friend. And now, they're gone...

Okay, so I am talking about a TV show. As you may have heard, Scrubs had their finale this past week. We had it on our DVR since Wednesday, but I couldn't bring myself to watch it until Sunday (you can ask Julie to verify this). Then it took me until now to gather the strength to blog about it. I've had a lot of favorite TV shows over the years: The Simpsons, Friends, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc. However, none of those shows were ever as good as Scrubs, at least not to me. There is no other TV show that I could watch the same episode so close together, sometimes just hours apart due to the gift of syndication, and still have me laughing at the same jokes.

It's now over and I'll have to enjoy it only in syndication and on our DVD collection. Unfortunately for Julie, I don't think it's finale will keep me from quoting lines from the show, or watching just about any episode that is being shown on TV. So farewell my friend, 'til we meet again (probably tomorrow afternoon on Comedy Central)...

PS - Just imagine this post ending with a soft, fading out version of It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday by Boyz II Men. It will add to the sadness of the situation. Thanks.

Paparazzi

I am getting the feeling that Holden thinks I take too many pictures of him. What do you think?

Overheard in A Gas Station

So, there is a website called Overheard in New York where people post random and amusing conversations they have overheard in New York City. Well, Bountiful isn't exactly New York but does give the opportunity to overhear funny exchanges.

Allow me to set the scene. I went in to the local gas station to get a soda while Julie and Holden waited in the car. While I'm filling up my soda, a mother and son walk up and the mother gets a drink beside me. Now, the mom is in her mid 40's and the son is probably 22. He's also wearing a Michael Jordan Bulls jersey with nothing underneath, sweat bands on his wrists, and "Ross Shorts" (which is a term Julie coined that refers to the oversized jean shorts, typically sold at Ross). I overhear the following exchange:

Son: Can I have this? (Holding up a pint of Ben & Jerry's)
Mother: No.
Son: It's only $2.89.
Mother: I only have a $10 bill. If we get that, then I won't have enough for cigarettes.

At this point I was walking up to pay for my drink, so the rest of the conversation was missed. However, I did spy the son leaving the gas station ice cream free. Rough day for him.