Some Things I've Learned

Holynd will be three months old on Saturday. I really can't believe how fast the time has flowen by. I wanted to share a few things I've learned since being a mom.

1. Say goodbye to ever having clean clothes ever again. Babies seem to have this sixth sense, in which, they know when you have something clean on. Matt went to Priesthood last week with puke all over his suit sleeve. (It just happened to be the day that he had to give the lesson.) Babies will always find a way to get you dirty and they don't always use puke.

2. In regard to item #1, baby wipes can clean anything including clothes, couch cushions, pillows, quilts, carpet, car seats, car upholstery and yes, even dry-clean-only suit sleeves.

3. The dishwasher is an awesome way to clean toys and binkies; especially when the dog thinks that the baby should share these things.

4. Baby products are the best beauty products. Baby wipes are the best make-up removers, baby soaps, oils and lotions are the best skin products and baby wash cloths are the best cloths to wash your face with.

5. The person who invented bouncey chairs was a genius.

6. The person who invented bouncey chairs was probably a woman.

7. It is possible to cook an entire meal and clean the entire house with a baby in one arm.

8. One baby equals seven more loads of laundry a week.

9. Never buy a baby outfit that would make you cry if it got dirty.

10. Spray'n Wash is your BEST friend.

11. All bouncey chairs, swings, high chairs etc. must have a removable cover that can be thrown in the washer.

12. Hello Kitty socks are the best socks! They STAY ON!

13. Always carry a spare. Especially bottles. Believe it or not you may be frazzled enough to leave an entire bottle (full of formula) on a bench in the mall.

14. It's totally possible to change your baby while they're in the car seat hooked to the grocery cart and not have anyone in the store notice.

15. When in doubt, call your mom. Do not call the doctor first. Most of the time your mom will have the answer and she won't charge you $120 an hour or make you set up an appointment. Your mom will know if the baby really needs to see the doctor.

16. All those baby books that claim to know everything about babies don't.

17. Don't get your baby all dressed up to go to the doctor. The first thing they have you do is strip them down.

18. If you are a "stay-at-home-student-mom" never leave anything to the last minute. The due date of that paper will turn out to be the same day your baby REFUSES to take a nap.

19. At the end of the day; even if the house is a disaster, dinner was burnt and the laundry is piled to the ceiling; as long as you and the baby are still alive and happy, it was a really good day.