Mommy Time Out!

I just look innocent!
Today I had to give myself a mommy time out. Eliza did NOT want to sleep at all. I tried putting her down three times with no luck! She would not cuddle with me at all. She was squirming, arching her back and crying. I knew she was tired but she just wouldn't budge. Every once in a while she does this and I just get so frustrated. I start to foresee years of her and I battling it out to see who has the stronger will. It was about 3:30 and I just needed a break. I needed a little bit of silence and calm. So I put her in her crib and went in my bedroom to call Pete for some support. I don't even know what I wanted him to say. I just want him to be there when I want to pull out my own eyelashes one at a time in frustration. Little E was crying in her crib but mommy needed a break. After about 4 minutes I went back in and picked her up. She fell asleep in my arms. I brought her into my bedroom and we took a nap together for about an hour. AAHH the silence that ensued.

She does has one cute tushy butt. Check out her soft Kissaluv's cloth diaper. Super comfy!

Tomorrow we go to swim class again. I needs to pack my bag so I am not running around like a mad woman tomorrow morning. Translation: I will probably not pack a back and end up being a stressed mess tomorrow morning.

My Triple Threat Approach to Battling the Rays!

We are going on our first family vacation to Hatteras in a few weeks and I have been really worrying for a while about how to protect my fair skinned beauty from the sun. I did my research and ordered some Trukids Suntan lotion which I absolutely love. If you are looking for a safer suntan lotion for your kids you should most definitely check out this product.

Unfortunately, I think we all know that lotion alone is a far from perfect solution to hazardous rays. So I am attacking this issue with a triple threat approach.

1. Applying suntan lotion that is non-toxic and paraben, SLS and phthalate free
2. Avoiding the midday sun

3. Using swimwear that provides UPF 50+ protection * more info on UPF Ratings

I remembered seeing swimwear that provided sun protection on TV back in January. I did an online search and found an amazing product called Sunbusters. As I have stated before I am a big supporter of business started by moms. The company behind Sunbusters, DaRiMi Kidz, was founded by two moms, one from Australia and one from the U.S. They have worked together to ensure that American moms can get hip protective swimwear that was previously only available in Australia. I was to extend a big Thanks to these mommas for making this possible.

All of the Sunbusters swimwear provides sun protection factor (SPF) of 50+ and blocks over 98% of all ultraviolet (UV) rays. How awesome is that? Using this swimwear, keeping Eliza out of the midday sun and diligently applying suntan lotion will give my little angel the protection she needs. I have no intention of doing the mom walk of shame with a sunburned infant.

Here is Eliza wearing her All in One long sleeve in Bella Blue and Rosa Pink. Doesn't she look just like a little surfer chick? This is only one of the many styles they carry.




Sunbusters also makes matching hats to accompany the swimwear so your little one can be totally coordinated and safe.This swimwear is absolutely adorable and in my opinion a must have for parents who plan to have their little ones in the sun this summer. I swear if they made these in my size I would have one already. Can't you picture Eliza and I in matching swim wear? OK! I would get Pete some matching board shorts too. :)

DaRiMi Kidz also donates some of their profits to organizations working to prevent skin cancer worldwide.

The summer is still young so check out the site or use the store finder to find a store near you that carries these awesome products and keep your little ones sun safe this summer.

Capturing the Moment

I am skipping traditional posts this weekend and putting up pics instead. ENJOY!

Pool Play Date

Swimming, Swimming in the Swimming Pool

Eliza had her first swim class at the local YMCA! I was so excited when I woke up in the morning that I felt like a kid on Christmas morning. It was so much fun and I THINK she had a good time. She was the most distracted baby there by far and was looking all around at the people and the lights. She could care less about mommy blowing bubbles and singing. She is considered a shrimp because of her age and that cracks me up. I don't know why but it does. I mean what is smaller than a shrimp-maybe some krill. All of the babies in our class were adorable and their smiling faces really made my day.

The class lasts for six weeks ans is every Saturday morning for 30 minutes. I had a ton of fun and I can't wait until our next class on Saturday. Some skills we practiced were splashing, kicking and blowing bubbles. Now I know all of the songs and motions so we will be old pros. Here are some of the songs that we sang in the class:

• The Hokey Pokey


• If Your Happy and You Know It


• The More We Get Together


• Ring Around the Rosy


• Motorboat

Here is how the motorboat song goes...

Motorboat, motorboat so so slow

Motorboat, motorboat go so fast

Motorboat, motorboat step on the gas Vroom!

She really likes so vroom on her belly and glide across the water. Most times she managed to continue sucking her pointer finger while completing this song.
Motorboat VROOOOOM!


Here are some more pics from our class. I think Eliza looks very fashionable in her swim diaper and bathing suit.

Jump off the lily pad little froggy.



This finger sure is good. What is my crazy mommy doing?

She just looks like she is intently paying attention.

Hi Daddy!

She just loved the part when I threw the ducky and she had to reach for it.



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