June 22, 2012

3 Years Old

I can't believe that in about 2 weeks Sophie will be 3 years old. It seems like just yesterday Jared and I were watching "House" and my water broke. I think I have finally started to accept that she is indeed growing up and can't stay little forever. 3 years is a very long time. To be honest I feel like year 2 just flew by. It is amazing to see her grow up and watch her changing before my very eyes. She is constantly talking now, and we actually understand her! She is VERY friendly and super active. She will more than likely be our daughter that has to be in some form of sport to release all of her energy (just like daddy). She is very caring and always apologizes for things even if it isn't her fault. She is a very good big sister and is always willing to help even if she is oblivious to her most of the time :).
It seems like just yesterday she was in preemie clothes weighing in at 5lbs 13oz.
Now she weighs in at 26 lbs!

June 8, 2012

Lactation Cookies

Having supply issues or simply want to UP your supply. Try this yummy recipe for lactation cookies.
Ingredients:

1 C butter
1 C sugar
1 C brown sugar
4 T water
2 T flaxseed meal (no subs)
2 Lg eggs
1 t vanilla
2 C flour
1 t baking soda
1 t salt
3 C Thick cut oats
1 C Chocolate chips
2 T Brewers Yeast (no substitutions

Preheat oven at 375.

Mix 2 T of flaxseed meal and water, set aside 3-5 minutes.
Cream butter and sugar.
Add eggs.
Stir flaxseed mix into butter mix and add vanilla.
Beat until well blended.
Sift: dry ingredients, except oats and choc chips.
Add butter mix to dry ing.
Stir in the oats and then the choc chips.
Drop on parchmant paper on baking sheet.
Bake 8-12 minutes.       

June 6, 2012

Line Drying My Cloth Diapers!


Im pretty excited about this. I have been waiting all summer for a decent day to this! My hopes are that the lingering clouds go elsewhere..but other than that I am excited!

If I have a dryer why would I line dry you ask?

Well I have a couple reasons but number one being that it uses less electricity in your house..none! One of my main reasons for cloth diapering is for cost so to prove my point I try to find the ways to actually make it cheaper. When you are washing diapers every other day the cost could possibly add up over the years. Another reason is that it also suns my diapers at the same time. Breastfed babies leave hideous stains on diapers and the sun gets rid of them. I know it sounds crazy but I have done it a couple times already and all the stains are gone. Last but not least....I find it fun. I know that sounds crazy but I enjoy finding ways to be self-sufficient in my home.