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I have 3 bentos to share this week! It's a little deceptive, because one is from 2 weeks ago but I just uploaded the pictures from my camera yesterday.
I think the shaped boiled eggs are soooo cute, but Little Sir still won't really eat them. Also, he didn't recognize the special sandwich pod in the third bento as a sandwich, so he wouldn't eat that either. DOH.
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OK, has anyone else been following yet another battle about formula marketing between two rather well-known feminists (one a blogger and one an author)? If you haven't, I am not going to link to either of them because COME ON, PEOPLE!! I already commented on this regarding the controversial Babble post about covering up when nursing in public, but I am sick to death of women attacking each other about how we feed our babies. This time the aforementioned feminists are arguing about whether formula companies should be allowed to market in certain ways.
If you are new to this blog you might not be familiar with the fact that I combo feed Little Lady and only made it to 6 months breastfeeding Little Sir. I would like to point out that neither of my babies would have thrived, or perhaps even lived at all, past 6 months without the help of formula since my boobs seem unable to keep up past that point.
I have never given birth in a hospital, so I was never marketed to by formula companies. I got a sample of Enfamil before Little Sir was born and gave it away because I didn't realize I would have breastfeeding issues. Formula is not the devil. Some mothers need it exclusively. Some, like me, just need it to help out. I am tired of the guilt and the mudslinging from bloggers. I can't wait until my children are finished with that stage of life because I am just sick of the entire issue and I want every to SHUT UP.
Thank you, lactivists, for taking away my enjoyment of this whole breastfeeding (or not) stage of life.
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One a lighter note, I am continuing to try to use the DivaCup. I am having the worst time of it! I seem to get a lot of opportunities since my cycle is really messed up right now. I am not going to go into detail, but let me just say that it isn't the best feeling in the world to have that thing pop out while you are dropping your kids off at Mother's Day Out. Um... yeah.
What are your thoughts on a whole post on my exploration of alternative menstrual products? Would you like the info? Or TMI? I have to say, if no one comments on this, I'm probably going to do it.
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In the scheme of work-life balance, I would have to say that somehow my part time work seems to be completely monopolizing all my free time so that I hardly get to spend any time with Christian and I never get to do things I want to do, like read a magazine or make snacks. Not sure how this happened because I'm not billing any more hours than usual.
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We are actually looking at houses again, here in Richardson and North Dallas. If you think of it, say a little prayer or send good vibes our way as we look at the options. We love our realtor!
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Green cleaning tip: Did you know that straight white vinegar makes a great carpet stain remover? While my kids were at Mother's Day Out this week I went to work with an old toothbrush and a small bowl of vinegar on several stains on our area rug that had been there at least 6 months. All it took was a little scrub on each one and the stains were gone! And no toxic chemicals for the baby to encounter as she crawls around on the rug!
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R.I.P. Steve Jobs. All the computers and phones in our house are a result of your invention.
We will miss you.
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Well that's all for this week, be sure to visit Conversion Diary for links to more 7 Quick Takes Fridays.
