The life of a new mom

The other place we spend too much money is on diapers. Right now we are doing disposable diapers and wipes. Not only do we spend about $200 a month for two in diapers, but Jaxon’s diaper rashes are getting out of control. I went to a class today and got some education on cloth diapering and cloth wipes. I think this is a switch I want to make. The upkeep will be a little more, but it’s money that will live through all of my children! Instead of flushing money away each month, I could spend a total of $600-$1,000 on diapers with all my kids. I know there will be things to replace here and there, and it will take an adjustment. I’m a stay at home mom, so I don’t think that there are any other obstacles at this moment.  It’s another change in our every changing lives, but hopefully one day I will figure everything out. ;)   and not to mention, this will be way more eco friendly!! 

Here’s a few photos to see how much to boys have grown! They are starting to act more and more like brothers and not just two kids who live together. Jasper is always just a big help to his brother, it’s so great to see him growing in to a loving, sweet boy! 

On a side note, I know that a lot of my previous posts may have been a little dark, agitated, and negative... I believe that every since I had Jasper, I had been battling with post partum depression, but I have been doing a lot of work on myself and I haven’t had those thoughts in a while. I still have so many things to work on, but I’m glad that I am enjoying life and loving those around me. I wish to live and to make a difference in this world!   Hopefully I can keep this blog up and going again, to log a very rare adoption of a Japanese baby. If it is the Lord’s will. 

This years Halloween costumes! Our church was doing a trunk or treat so our community group decided to do a star wars themed car. unfortunately we are all sick and I’m not sure if we are contagious or not, so we didn’t go. Originally the costumes were switched, but Jasper wouldn’t even let me put the jedi costume on him, so I made some alterations... It broke my heart though... I spent two days working on his costume and he didn’t even want to try it. =( Jaxon loved it though, so I guess it’s still a win. We didn’t want them to miss the festivities so we went down our small street. I figured that we wouldn’t be around anyone long enough to spread our germs. Jasper had a great time and only one house scared him. There were a few that he was wary of, but one had a scary looking guy sitting in a chair holding a bowl of candy and he wouldn’t even go up to the house. It took an hour, but he had a blast! 

Here's a small project I just finished for jasper. When we drop him off at nursury people are always confusing kids cups. With this, they won't have to wonder! I used my button maker for the first time. It seems to be a rather fragile balance to snap and unsnap the buttons.

Besides selling amazing books for kids, my goal is to get us debt free (with the exception of the house that we don’t even live near). After we get debt free, I want this to be what I use to buy my crafting supplies and presents for people. I have worked since I was 15, and at that point I no longer asked my parents for money to go hang out with friends and see movies. I quit working right before I had Jasper (almost two years ago) and ever since then, Jeffrey’s money has become our money. He works hard at a job that he hates, and I would love for us to have extra money for him to be able to do what he wants with the money he works hard for. He is so selfless, he only spends $50 a month on fun things for him. It would be nice for me to have fun money too... I’m hoping that we will be free in two years. Free to save money for travel, another car, any kind of an emergency fund, and to be able to help our boys go to college, trade school, or whatever they choose to do. 

Jasper really likes his dad's hat! He thought it was so cool, he wore it to bed.

Her kids guitar fell out of their car in the move and I didn’t think it looked fixable. Her kids love playing music and it was their only guitar. I know it’s something little and silly, but I would be so sad if something I loved broke, amongst everything else.  So I’m giving them my acoustic. =( Jeffrey bought it for me and I’m sad to part with it but I think they need it more than I do. Some times its the little things.  

Jasper is about 22 months old, has 12-14 teeth (two are coming in). He is working on potty training, wears size 4 pull ups, has his crib rail off, and is an amazing eater. He is starting to babble a lot, but very few actual words. He understands a lot, but I can’t get him to say anything... He is really good at animal noises though! 

I was asked to stop drop and selfie.... I'm not much of a selfier, but here ya go! I look like a mess because I took a grumpy 22 month old to the mall today, then my 5 month old was mad when we got home and throwing up, then spent 3 and a half hours at church playing music and getting used to a new drummer and weird ear buds... We are ready for bed!

Jaxon is 5 months old!! He weighs about 15-16 pounds already!! I’m not sure how tall he is. He rolls like a champ and makes his way all around his crib while he sleeps. He is practicing sitting up and really wants to crawl. He isn’t a big eater, but has milk cereal for dinner. He is learning to eat from a spoon. He is started to be asleep in his room by 9 every night, and is always in a good mood. He really wants to play with his brother. The teething process has started with small fevers, drool, and the desire to chew. He wears size 3 diapers and 6-9 month clothes... Happy five months son!! =D