Dizbaby Is Getting Festive!

This face makes me happy it's Friday.

A List of 7 Badass Bloggers

Sometimes I get lucky and stumble upon a fellow blogger that blows my mind, speaks to me, or simply makes me happy. In honor of these dreamboats I have decided to periodically share a list of bloggers that stand out. I hope you enjoy their sites as much as I do! If you have a favorite blog that you'd like to share with me, please do so in the comments and maybe they will be featured on my next list!

Jennifer - The Deliberate Mom   This is a feel good family blog from a homeschooling mother to two young daughters. I have taken numerous tips from her like a "treasure chest" box for Dylan to play with and she's a sweetheart. Jen reminds me of a delicate flower, she just spreads joy and inspires me to be more kind. 

Camille - A Sorta Fairytale    Talk about mother of the year! When one of her two daughters recently had a health scare that resulted in a hospital stay and a shaved head, this mother remained positive, strong and supportive, even going as far as to shaving her own head to comfort her daughter. I adore Camille.

Danielle- Life of a Full Time Mom    Danielle is a new mom from New Zealand who has the cutest little munchkin that is exactly one month younger than my baby Dylan. I have been following her journey through motherhood since she began blogging and it is so fun to watch her daughter grow right before my eyes. She's also a great baker!

Vanessa - Here Comes the Human  Vanessa has two kids and has fun posts like "So What Wednesday" that cracks me up every week and "Friday Letters" that I wish I would've thought of! Her posts are genuine and her kids are insanely cute. It's not really fair..lol

Amy - SewsnBows     Amy, Amy, Amy! Her blog is filled with sewing projects and tutorials. I don't even sew but I love reading her blogs because she is funny and has a familiarity about her that makes you feel like old friends.

Karen - Karen's Soiree    This is my go-to blog for visual inspiration. Karen can put together a party for anyone with any theme and make it look amazing! She is one creative mommy that has a knack for finding and bringing together everything you need to celebrate holidays, birthdays, etc.

Alison - Wishing Writing   I don't know how I found Alison's blog but when I did, I immediately knew it was a favorite. She is a mother of two boys and writes in such a way that speaks to my soul. Alison is thoughtful, funny and bright. She's the type of person you wish you knew in real life. 

A Helmet for Humpty Dumpty

Eons ago when Dylan was a fresh little newborn I noticed some odd baby behavior that shot red flags up in my new parent brain, like hitting his head with a closed fist, or holding his breath until he was red in the face. I've always believed that contrary traits are interconnected and you cant have love without hate, happiness without sadness, and light without shade, etc. The theme is yin-yang ya'll and lately it's been far too relevant in my world. Though Dylan generally has a happy go lucky disposition, he also has a dark side that's surfacing more and more, and it's freaking me the freak out. 

When I picked him up from my mom's house yesterday he became upset that I wouldn't let him pursue a dangerous exploration so he threw his body back in a fit of anger. Like true ninja fashion I swooped my arm under him and was able to save his head from humpty-dumpting on the hardwood floors. Recklessly throwing himself backwards with zero regard for what's behind him is his new thing when he's upset. But that's not all! Once he's down he likes to kick his legs in true textbook tantrum form. And if he doesn't feel like free falling, he'll resort to hitting himself upside the head. I don't know what to do. I cant save him from every fall nor can I prevent him from feeling disappointment or frustration, that's just life baby cakes. So what's a mom to do? Buy a helmet? 

 

How Long Is a Baby a Baby?

I cant help but notice the lack of clothing options there are for boys while shopping for Dylan. Little girls have all the fun with a plethora of adorable dresses and holiday attire to choose from. Most recently I've been on the hunt for something baby Dylan can wear on Christmas and in a picture with Santa. Though I did find the perfect button-up onesie, it wasn't available in the size I needed it. Go figure. This dilemma prompted my husband to ask me why I insist on buying a onesie in the first place, and how long do I actually plan on dressing baby Dylan like a baby. Huh? What? Is there a onesie age/weight cap? 

Quite frankly I don't have an answer for how long I intend to draw out the whole baby look aside from "as long as I can." I mean, sure- my little big boy is fairly large and despite being shy of 10 months he looks more like a 2 year old. But he's still a baby, right? Being that this is my first rodeo and it's already gone by way too fast, perhaps I am holding on for dear life. At what age/weight does baby clothes look like too much? I don't want to have a six year old with a pacifier in its mouth but I don't want to rush my little guy into big boy clothes either. Is growing up really necessary? Because all I hear right now is Mariah Carey singing "Always Be My Baby." do do doop dum...

A Holiday Weekend Photo Dump

I love long weekends and I'm sure baby Dylan appreciates them too. I get a chance to reenergize and he gets to have both parents all to himself. Life as a working mom will pick back up again tomorrow and I'm actually ready to return and knock out the rest of this year. It's hard to believe that 2013 is dwindling down with a mere three weeks left but I'm ready for that too. I am suffering from weekend brain so without further adieu, here is a photo dump.

My beautiful twin sister

My beautiful older sister and her husband

I want to relive this plate

Our turkey

My gorgeous and smart niece

Grandma and Dizbaby

Daddy and Diz

Grandparents lunch 

Pointing at my obviously amazing nephew

My little family