The great debate ( big kid panties necessary)

Today was a long day. Not saying all my days are long. Some times they just fly by. The boys really seem to keep me on my toes. Im either wiping a butt, a nose, cleaning up some kind of bodily fluid, picking up the play room, or making pb & J's. My days are pretty full. Kids are demanding little creatures. Today was just one of the hard ones. From the moment we go up, it was an all out scream fest. Elijah was gassy, poor thing would have probably shot off like a rocket if I hadn't been holding him. Ryder was just, well,Two. It took me forty five minuets to even figure out what he wanted. He kept yelling for "Ass-pee-ble me" which translated into Despicable me in English. On top of all the crankiness I had to take poor Elijah into his two month well check up. Which for us seasoned mommies means shots, and an afternoon full of screaming, fussy baby.
                       Well the appointment came and went. Poor little guy got a total of five immunizations. One oral and four injections. I don't know about you but I'm Pro vaccine. It really gets to me when I see fellow mothers chatting about how anti-vaccine they are. Seriously, vaccines are the greatest medical breakthrough in the history of medicine. They have saved billions of lives, and have eradicated several deadly diseases. Those of which would still be killing our children today if we hadn't of made a medical intervention. So WHYdon't some mothers choose to give their children this amazing gift of health? I'm completely mind boggled, and the whole " it causes Autism" or " developmental delay" is quiet simply bologna. Even if their were a risk associated with vaccines, I would rather have an Autistic or developmentally delayed child than a dead one.The entire study this whole argument is based on has been proven to be fake. It just really irks me. To be frank I don't want my children who will be fully vaccinated, in the same peids waiting room as children who aren't. For example. I have a two month old. We go to the doctor. In the waiting room another mother brings her child in for a fever and a cough. Now it could be just a simple cough. This child may not even be exhibiting symptoms. No big deal right? Nope. What if this child is part of the new anti vaccine fad, and is carrying Pertussis (whooping cough). That parent just exposed my tiny baby to that fatal (to infants) disease. That is what makes me so nervous about this whole things. A recent study out of California just found a connection to the recent Measles out break to the rise in non vaccinated children. Insert appropriate DUR-DUR-DUR. Now don't get offended. I did not write this blog to bash other moms. I have a right to an opinion just like every other mother. And if you are getting offended go put your big kid panties on. If you really think vaccines are to big of a risk. well you might as well stop driving a car, taking plane rides, or even swim. Seriously people. There are risks to everything. That's just life. That's really all I have to say. I'm just an ordinary momma looking out for her kiddos. I want what I think is best for them. My little creatures are my whole world. I love them to pieces. Well I guess its time for me to attempt to put Elijah to sleep. I will post again as soon as I get a chance. Until then peace out.

New chapter, new blog!

Well here we go! It's been a long time since I last opened my blogger account. I guess I just got too caught up in my hectic little life. A lot has changed since I last posted on the old blog. We bought a home, a new car, and oh yeah i made another tiny human! We just recently welcomed our second son, Elijah Lee to the family. He is so sweet and perfect. I am probably just biased, but jeeze I make some cute babies! The sad thing is, I am only two months post partum and my ovaries are already screaming at me to reproduce again. Yeah nope! I say that now, but I do want a little girl. I am surrounded and outnumbered in my own home. I need some pink in my life! All in all things have been great. Its definitely been stressful, adjusting to having two little boys vs. one. It's been hard on Ryder as well. He is so used to being the center of attention. Now all of a sudden he has to share mommy and daddy. It has taken time but he is finally settling into our new routine and way of life.

I just recently got back into the groove of things. Elijah has been the polar opposite of Ryder. Elijah has mild colic and pretty bad acid reflux. Imagine the exorcist only smaller and way cuter. We just recently had to put him on acid reflux meds. Which thankfully seems to help. I also saved money and bough a Tula. For those of you who do not know what that is, you should. Especially if your a mother to little ones. It is a gift from god! I swear it must be stitched together by angels themselves. It works miracles. I was completley unable to get simple house hold chores done before. Elijah demanded to be held comstantly. Poor little guy just didnt feel good. My hands were never free to get anything done. If you have known me for any length of time you know I cant sit still. I have to be up and moving. I am a HUGE clean freak. I am constanly scrubbing, washing, or polishing somthing. It killed me having a messy house. I was grumpy and irritable, I am just one of those people who cant relax unless there surroundings are pristeen. Which let me tell you. with boys is hard to accomplish. That was all until the Tula came to live with us. A Tula is an ergonomic baby carrier. Its kind of like a baby back pack. To be honest I used to look down on moms wearing there children every where. I though it was ridiculous. I would think to my self, why on earth would they want there kiddos glued to them like that. I love my babies, dont get me wrong, but i need space. Or so I thought. I look back and oh boy do I feel ignorant. I was SO,SO wrong. Baby wearing is the best thing a mother like me can do! I just strap him in and im good to go! My hands are free to clean, prepare meals, and play with my two year old. It is seriously the best invention ever, and now im totally addicted. I ordered the spotted love print which is super adorable. Its black, grey, white, and yellow. It has the cutest smiling giraffes all over it. I am in love with it. I also have a stoney opal ring sling on reserve until pay day. Trust me fellow mommies. If you havent given baby wearing a shot you should. Dont knock it until you try it.