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Joel was helping Dan out installing the diaper sprayer (for easy poop removal from cloth diapers).

What a waste!

My contributions to the landfill. Okay, its recyclable--but still! What a waste! I had great intentions to use reusable and washable breast pads, but was startled by the overabundant milk production I was blessed with. So, to prevent certain health ailments and an never ending laundry supply, I was forced to switch to disposables. What I don't understand is why each pad must come individually wrapped! So wasteful...and annoying to open!

Real men wear pink!

....or is it salmon?

got milk?

Jump for Joy

At a mere five weeks old, we put Joel into the Jolly Jumper. This toy is supposed to be for children who can hold their heads up, which usually happens around 2-3 months. But Joel has had fairly good head control since birth, and can hold his head up by himself. So, we decided to let him have a go in the Jolly Jumper. Unfortunately, since he is so small, he can't reach the ground and needs some assistance from some lovely phone books. But he certainly enjoys pushing himself back and forth and jumping up and down.

In fact, he enjoys it so much, it tires him out.

Brand Loyal Baby

We're starting them off young! Let's be honest. Its not his first Starbucks. He had plenty in utero. And he definitely enjoys them!

Our barista, Jess, finally got to hold Joel (excuse the blurry photo). In fact, all the baristas love it when we come in with Joel. They also love the fact that we let them hold Joel and our boy sure does love flirting with them.

Life as a Mother

Sometimes, you feel as though the laundry will never end. You can just finish doing numerous loads and then, someone will drop off clothes or there will be an "accident" that needs tending to.


And then, even when you get on top of it, it can take hours to fold and put away, since the baby's needs comes first.

There seems to be a perpetual state of disarray at our house. Don't let the clean living room fool you, we just throw everything into Joel's room.

But perhaps the worst part about being a mom---this inevitable feeling that a baby store threw up in your house. You know-baby gear everywhere and the knowledge that it will be a few years before your house is back to "normal."

...Or will it ever return to "normal?"

Trip to the Pool

Today, Dan and I took Joel to the swimming pool for the first time. He was rather indifferent to the whole idea.

The pool was a bit too cold for his liking, but he put up with it to please his mom and dad.

We also took him into the hot tub, which was a bit too hot for him. Plus, the lifeguards kept giving us nasty looks. So our trip was cut short since there was no water that was "just right." Maybe in a few more months we'll try again.

JOEL!!!

Sleeping in his own bed!

Playing on his quilt from Auntie Sarah

Watching TV with mommy (he really enjoyed it!)

Too much play time with polarboob makes him tired. (Polarboob is the polar bear he got in the hospital. He seems to try latching to it every time he sees it. We believe he thinks its a breast, hence the name polarboob)

World's Biggest Onsie

Yep...we're just those kinda folks. We do enjoy subjecting our child to humiliating circumstances.

But check out Joel's smile! He seems to enjoy it! He knows that his parents are crazy...and he's just trying to fit in with the family.