Heroes of the City Baby App

Once again I have been impressed by my friends over at Heroes of the City! Last time I posted about them I was sharing an app for ages 3 and up, this time we have one for babies and toddlers. My youngest is a year and a half and is really in love with this app! He has gotten to the point where he can find and access it all on his own. Even better, this app is FREE!

The app includes:

• 3 animated short movies (Language: English and Swedish )
• Music Panel with two different themes
• Color and shape game
• Magic coloring game
• Balloon Game

If you are interested in downloading this fun new app, you can find it for both itunes and Google Play. There really is no risk and its super cute!

App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/heroes-of-the-city-baby-app/id860084935?mt=8

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rutaett.HeroesBaby&hl=en
  
 While your at it, you can also check out some of the videos that are included in the app on You-tube!

30 Before 30: Seventeen

17. Return to a somewhat normal sleep pattern.

I. AM. DONE. MISSING. SLEEP. So, will someone give my boys the memo?


As I sat here too tired to remember the good ideas I formulated to write about yesterday, I decided honesty was best. I am tired! Although my husband has gladly taken on many hours a night with our youngest, I can't seem to catch up. The months of missed sleep have caught up with me. Someone tell me this gets better... please.

Day Twenty-Nine: My box arrived!

I was so excited when my box from Gwynnie Bee came today. I practically tore it open to get a glimpse of the clothing inside. I have to admit, I was very impressed with the packaging and personal touches that were included. The clothing was all nicely wrapped and clean. I look forward to showing off these new additions to my wardrobe, starting tomorrow.

Today was a delightful day off. I got several things done, I enjoyed a picnic with my children, and my package came.

 My little cutie was so brave today and climbed all the way up!

My Outfit

My outfit today reflects the fact I went to the park and had a picnic, as well as ran errands. Its casual and perfect for a cool Spring day.

From bottom: Snake print loafers, purple cords, Powers sweatshirt, sunglasses

I have to admit that my pose is not the very best to flatter my figure. Then again, neither is wearing a sweatshirt. The sweatshirt I "borrowed" from my husband. It came from some kind of catalog that makes clothing with your name on it. The glasses are from the dollar store. Yes, I think they look cool! Why spend $30 on the same pair somewhere else? The snack skin loafers are from Lane Bryant. I'm sad because they are kind of wearing out and Ive really grown attached to them.

Looking Forward

I'm starting to get excited about starting the new theme next week! I went shopping today and picked up the supplies to make my special dishes. The fridge and freezer are ready for my fun filled week of cooking.

I'm open to some feed back:

1. I'm looking for a good lotion for itchy skin and a decent product to strengthen thin nails. I plan on testing and reviewing products until one does the trick.
2. I am about to start potting training my two year old. Any ideas?
3. My five month old is still not sleeping through the night. I'm considering doing Babywise like I did for my oldest. The only difference is he is sleeping in the same room as me, while my oldest had his own room then. I may have to hop over to Chronicles of a Babywise Mom's blog. Her blog helped me out a lot when Ben was young. Do you have any ideas? My youngest will be sharing a room with his brother when he moves out of my room.

Additional Info: If you are interested in additional information and another perspective on that type of sleep scheduling, you can also read Secrets of a Baby Whisperer.

I have read both books and they contain a lot of useful information. I would not take them as strict rules but as very helpful guidelines to helping you build healthy sleep patterns in your children.

"I want to stay home and..."

   ...bake cookies with you! No, really. I want to stay home and cookies don't sound too bad either. Going back to work after having my son is so much harder than I thought it would be. I miss my long days with him, now that they are gone. I'm so busy all the time, I have no real time for anything or anyone.
    I'm considering going back to school. Doing so would put my school loans on deference and allow my husband and I to buy a home. It will be pretty tough working two jobs and going to school, but in the long run I hope its worth it. Perhaps my husband will get one of those great jobs he has been applying for and I can let my second one go. Hey! Perhaps I can even let them both go and stay home with my little dude until he goes into preschool in a few years. That would be the high life.
   If I do go back to school, I think I've finally decided on what I should get my masters in. I'm thinking of getting another useless degree. This time in Asian Studies with a focus on Japanese culture. Sounds exciting, right? I think so, although I have no clue how I'll use it. Other than missions, what could you use it for? Anyway, Ive found myself missing school terribly. I didn't think I'd miss it until I was living the "adult" life. Not that I will be able to go back to being the "college" student again. I miss being in classes, writing papers, and taking in new things that interest me. Not to mention, I had girl friends then too. If I apply in the summer and get in by fall, Hubby and I can be looking at houses by September! Who knows?
   As for now, I'm stuck working my two jobs.  I'm blessed my son is sleeping pretty well at night. I dont get much done at home, I'm so tired most nights that I cant barely think. I do like my jobs, I'm just worn out. I assume that this gets easier in time. Although, you know what they say...
   I also spoke about cookies! Losing the baby belly is exactly what everyone warned me it would be, hard. My coworkers and I are starting on the South Beach Diet on the 15th, and I need to get my sweet cravings out now. I don't think I even have much food that works for the diet in my house. Hopefully I will find something until Hubby gets paid. Otherwise, we are going to be pretty hungry. We couldn't start the diet until after Valentine's day. Almost everyone had plans. Sadly, I wont be getting any chocolate or special reservations this year. Babies are also expensive. I spent over $35 dollars on diapers and wipes the other day! At least I have two very good looking men as my valentines this year.
   I miss my family. I miss family time. I really miss couple time with Hubby. Living a double life of work and home (especially when you work a lot), can drain the energy out you. Not just physically, but emotionally too. I've only been back two weeks and I already feel like a I need a break. I just want to catch up and "fill" my family bucket. I'm sure I'm not alone, every new mom has to feel this way to some extent. The question is, how do they get past it?