Wordless Wednesday

April at the Adams & One Month Favorites

April at the Adams...Cam's first month of life!  This has definitely been a month I will never forget.  Late nights, early mornings, emotional rollercoasters, returning back to school, getting a new car, leaving the masters project behind, getting A JOB INTERVIEW (yes that's right!) conditioning Penny to her new brother...  Oh, and that new little responsibility called being a mommy?  YEAH...THAT!  I'm sure I can think of more as soon as I hit the post button...but as you can tell - this month has been pure craziness.  In some ways it feels like it lasted an eternity, and in others it feels like it happened all too quickly.

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In honor of Cam's first month of life, we are going to share our favorite things so far...

DISCLAIMER:  I'm not going to recommend anything that we don't absolutely love!

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One Month Favorites 

Boppy: This is ESSENTIAL.  My sweet friend Samantha brought hers to me and I wondered just WHY I didn't already have one.  ABSOLUTELY a MUST for breastfeeding and also great for tummy time, naps, laying in laps, etc.  LOVE

Snoogle:  Ok I've already bragged on this pillow in the past...BUT I have to again.  I still use it (and probably always will) because the Camster will rarely sleep anywhere other than on me.  So to do this safely I sit up in bed and wrap it around us so we aren't going anywhere.  Yeah...not much sleep for me but at least he is happy and that's what matters!

Bouncer/swing set: I use this bouncer ALL THE TIME.  The bouncer can be removed from the swing, and when he's not swinging I take the bouncer where ever I am.  It vibrates which is kind of an amazing thing for a crying baby- we just tend to go thru a D battery a day.  Sure I want to hold him all the time, but then I think of how SPOILED he would be if he isn't sat down sometimes...so here is where the bouncer comes in handy;)

Gap Favorite Bundler:  My sis in law (aka Auntie) got Cam these before he was born.  The poor thing lives in them BUT he is comfortable, it is easy to change diapers, AND it covers his little hands which keeps him from scratching himself (something he is notorious for so far:/)!  Not to mention...they are adorable!  He looks like a cozy little worm with paws.  I know that's kind of a bizarre description...but it's true!

Stroller: this stroller is the bomb.com.  It is so cute and easy to stroll-AND it has an Ipod dock!  I absolutely AM IN LOVE with it!  It has made walks (and hopefully jogging in the future) easy peezy and something to look forward to!

Marc Jacobs Eliza Diaper Bag:  Absolutely love my diaper bag.  I love all the pockets.  The fact that it will pretty much hold ANYTHING.  The comfort.  Easy clean.  Chic look.  I just LOVE it.  No regrets!

Pacifier Wipes: if your little one loves pacifiers like mine does these are a must!  He tends to spit them across the room (especially when mad) and if we don't have one of these handy...let's just say NOBODY is a happy camper.  Soooo these are somewhat of a lifesaver.

Cam's Favorite Passy's-MAM:  Cam's little friend Kynadee gave him her "favorite" passy's at his baby shower and let's just say she KNEW what she was talking about.  He LOVES these pacifiers.  He will not take anything else!  Big thanks to Kynadee;)
Graco Pack and Play:  The thing I love about this is that you can stick it in your room and not have to travel all the way to the nursery to change a diaper in the middle of the night.  The little sleeper on top vibrates and plays music/noises, it has a blue light...lots of cool features!
Boon Lawn Countertop Drying Rack & Accessories:  This is the cutest thing.  I've never been into drying racks by the sink, but with baby stuff and all the little parts and pieces...I figured we had better cave and buy one.  Not only does it do its job well, but its adorable while it does its job!  The tree branch accessories are a must as well.  Great for pacifiers, nipples, and pump parts. 

Do you have any one month favorites I haven't mentioned?  

Things a Mother Should Tell Her Son

I came across this the other day on Pinterest (what else???) from the blog, "Werdyab," and it just came across as something I want to keep close by to refer back to for the years to come.  This is adorable and very sound advice to pass on to our little men:)  I better start memorizing so I can fluently spout this stuff out when it's needed and appear to be full of wisdom and whit!  

What would we do without Pinterest?

1. Play a sport.  It will teach you how to win honorably, lose gracefully, respect authority, work with others, manage your time and stay out of trouble.   And maybe even throw or catch.

2. You will set the tone for the sexual relationship, so don't take something away from her that you can't give back.

3. Use careful aim when you pee.  Somebody's got to clean that up, you know.

4. Save money when you're young because you're going to need it some day.   

5. Allow me to introduce you to the dishwasher, oven, washing machine, iron, vacuum, mop and broom.  Now please go use them. 

6. Pray and be a spiritual leader.

7. Don't ever be a bully and don't ever start a fight, but if some idiot clocks you, please defend yourself.

8. Your knowledge and education is something that nobody can take away from you.

9. Treat women kindly.  Forever is a long time to live alone and it's even longer to live with somebody who hates your guts.

10. Take pride in your appearance. 

11. Be strong and tender at the same time. 

12. A woman can do everything that you can do.  This includes her having a successful career and you changing diapers at 3 A.M.  Mutual respect is the key to a good relationship.

13. "Yes ma'am" and "yes sir" still go a long way.

14. The reason that they're called "private parts" is because they're "private".  Please do not scratch them in public.

15. Peer pressure is a scary thing.  Be a good leader and others will follow. 

16. Bringing her flowers for no reason is always a good idea.

17. Be patriotic.

18. Potty humor isn't the only thing that's humorous.  

19. Please choose your spouse wisely. 

20. Remember to call your mother because I might be missing you.