Sagas...

The cloth diapering saga...
     So who would have guessed that I would love cloth diapering, so far anyway...  I am loving learning this whole new world and the new language.  From AIO to covers to pre-fold and flats it all interests me and I feel like I just want to know more.  My primary reason for cloth diapering is to benefit my household economically.  I am blessed to be a stay at home mom, but I have a job too.  My job is to keep our expenses low by budgeting, couponing and putting in a little elbow grease to make our finances work.  Of course that is all after the parenting, cooking and cleaning and most of all after the loving.  I really do think that loving is what actually makes it all work.  Back to the cloth diapering...it would be so easy to spend a fortune on this stuff.  Cute fabrics and patterns call your name as you search through websites.  I love reading what other moms have to say on what methods they use and why.  Sure, there is more wash to do and the changing time takes a little more effort, but it's not as difficult as I thought and Liam thinks it's very interesting.  I also think it is inspiring to really go for the potty training thing.  Before Liam was born I wanted to totally do elimination communication or diaper free baby.  I guess I just didn't prepare for it or go into it like I should have and in fact never really got there.  Now, I have been diapering Liam for 2 years and want to stat potty training.  With Finn, I am planning on doing a mix of CD & EC.  Having 2 potty trained little boys would really help our financial situation.  In the meantime, I will keep myself in check and not overbuy, but will throughly enjoy learning and getting the best deal in cloth diapering.
For those of you who are interested...
So far, I am using primarily pre-folds & flats on Finn with Thirsties & Flip covers.  I also have some small size gDiapers and both the disposable inserts as well as 3 fleece inserts.  On Liam I am using Flip cover with Flip inserts.  I am also beginning to use training undies with either a Rikki Wrap or perhaps Dappi cover as well as the Flip cover and maybe even a Happy Heiny.  I purchased several of these on diaperswappers.com from other moms...oh yeah, I am also getting to meet a new CD mom by picking up a small cover called wiggle worm tomorrow.  Very exciting...maybe I will have a new friend.

The education saga...
Okay, so this one may have a little to do with politics which I try not to mention too much, but feel in this case that I must say something.  As I learn about the things that are no longer being taught in our schools I am deeply saddened.  It seems like our history and the foundation of the country is being lost.  It is really important to Jordan and I that we and our children learn the truth of our heritage.  It is important to learn what gives us American Exceptionalism.  I have already started to teach Liam to recognize pictures of our founding fathers.  Tonight I was learning about the spiritualism of the signers of the declaration of independence.  Pretty amazing stuff.  I know our Father God has his hand in the beginning of this country and I know His hand is still upon it. It is important to breed love of this country and a spirit of duty into my children.  Jordan and I are praying for wisdom and guidance on what we need to do in regards to our children's education.  We live open to His suggestion.  Right now, I am learning alongside Liam.  I know what John Adams looks like...do you?

The gallstone saga...
Oh the pain.  I'm done.  I am pretty much uncomfortable all the time.  I have wanted to keep my gallbladder for so many reasons like if God put it there than there must be a good reason for it and it's not infected, couldn't I just clean up my lifestyle and eating habits.  However, I have reached the end of my rope.  During this last pregnancy I had a really rough road and know I can NEVER go through another pregnancy like that again.  I thought once Finn had made his entrance that maybe things would be better, but I have had several attacks since then and am just not what I want to be.  In talking with my RN this week she was telling me that the only natural way you can really go about stopping GS pain is to eat a NO fat diet.  She said her daughter had managed to avoid having her gallbladder out for 20 years by eating virtually no fat...as far as i am concerned why would I want to live that way, especially if you eventually have to get it taken out.  So, I will be meeting with a surgeon on May 3rd.  Little nervous, little excited...

The co-sleeping saga...
Okay, so I have no problem with co-sleeping and although I'm okay with my baby sleeping in my bed with me, overall, it isn't my most favorite thing.  I love the cuddle time.  I love the sweet smell of baby head.  I love the warmth of shared body heat.  The thing is...I'm tired.  I need a little me sleep time in order to really get rested.  With my little boy cuddled up next to me I don't have the freedom to move around as much as I would like and let me just tell you, that my new little darling is noisy.  He is a squeaker.  Sleeping with a squeaker doesn't make for the most restful sleep for a light sleeper like I have become.  Not really sue what to do at this point.  Perhaps I would be okay if I was more willing to accept co-sleeping.  For now though, I am just aiming to get a good night's sleep.

That's enough sagas for now.  I have a few more I will expound on another time.  For now I wish you a good night...