Creepy or Cool?

1. Is it creepy or cool to send a friend you like who you're not sure likes you (you like as in secretly pine over them and say to your husband... do you think this person feels the same about me? Yes, i do this, yes, i am aware that i am not in high school) a valentine that says "I secretly pine over you. I hope you like me the way i like you... which is a lot". Creepy or cool?

2. Creepy or cool: old people touching your baby in the super market. Even if its just on the arm?

3. Speaking of old people.... Saying to the person on the check out line behind you: "I HATE old people!!" (lady in front of me with two old ladies, who were- i think pretty cute). Creepy? Cool?

4. Saying to a student who tells you they don't like reading "Well, this is college, you're probably going to have to read stuff". This happened today, yes... i really dislike it when students whine about reading-- esp. since that's all i did in grad school was read till my eyes bled. Same student also tells me she doesn't want to read MS magazine and doesn't care about the $15-6 month digital subscription I am using as my class text. I told her to get it- that i didn't care much that she didn't want to read it. Its easy to be nice to Saturday students. Monday students I am mean to- don't give me lip.

This has ventured away from my creepy or cool theme.

Its a snow jungle out there...

Today was yet another snow day. I felt stuck in doors all day despite the roads being clear. I have dreams of going to Michael's and AC Moore and spending all my money on craft items.

I just went to Michael's mind you- Alone! But, a few days ago. It was interesting as I haven't been out at all in maybe a month alone. Reilly and I are partners. She goes to the store with me all the time. But, off to Michael's I went.

I got a few great items to make my husband a home-made Valentine's Day card. Including a very cool set of "locks and keys". I plan on sewing them onto a card with other fancy embellishments i purchased.

Tim Holtz: Lock & Key Set $9.99 

Reilly is on day two of beans. She had white beans with avocado and NY Cheddar today for lunch. It was interrupted by a needed diaper change.  She has been eating what i call "Big Girl" oatmeal each morning. As we have moved somewhat away from Earths Best powdered baby cereal. I still mix in the Multi-grain version to boost the iron.

My best friend and brother are both getting married this year. So, this has put me in a type of planning mode. I am constantly thinking about what new things I can do for showers. Hence, my further desire for crafting.

The second day

Lasagna always tastes better on day two.

a little review for babies bums.

We've been using the Bum Genius bottom spray! Thanks to Brooke our diaper service lady- who let us try it for free!

The clementine scent is so wonderful- it is super gentle yet i feel like it removes poop from the bum very well. Perhaps better than California Baby even. California Baby bottom spray works well diluted- as in i refill the bottle with water when its half way and keep going. I think it lasted me about 2 months before I was out at Target buying a new one. California Baby costs $9.99 for 6.5oz. Bum Genius is $8 for 4 oz. Both are made from natural and organic ingredients and not tested on animals.

Bum Genius Bottom Spray

Pros: smell, bum clean up and size. 

Cons: need to spray more than once. Also, not sure if it would work as well diluted. Not available at major retail chains.

California Baby Bottom Spray

Pros: availability, dilutes well, used it to wash my face once- not bad!

Cons: costly, bottle not the best shape for travel, bum cleanability ok.

http://www.bumgenius.com/bottom-cleaner.php

http://www.californiababy.com/non-burning-calming-diaper-area-wash-6-5-oz.html

http://www.naturespremiere.com/

The Beginning....

I used to have a diaryland page- where I wrote all about my college years. My exploration in what I like to call “self-hood”. In recent months my new self has emerged- One as “mom”.  My first baby was born on April 19^th of this past year. I was very thankful, as she is safe and healthy.

I have very often considered starting a blog. Not long ago I made one entitled “Lost keys and Love”. I don’t think I ever even posted on it. But, inspired by my former next-door neighbor, Ryan Darcy of “Waxed Red Threads” fame. With his help I have ventured into the blog scene!

So, I guess this first blog is to share a little about my self. I am nearly 30, a wife and mom to a cute, petite, golden haired little girl. I am an adjunct instructor at Suffolk Community College. I teach Mythology and a course on sexism.

A fire horn just blared and scared me nearly half to death! Thankfully, the little one slept through it.

So, this is my story.

I am hoping to share my explorations as I am now. Some tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way as a new mom; as well as how a woman, feminist, wife, daughter, former poet adds mom to her list of jobs.

Again thanks to Ryan who inspired me enough to really think about writing again and for his beautiful design. Great dad’s are made straight from great friends.