May Bits

• I have a new addiction: Baby Tobin in cute cloth diapers.

Tobin loves them too, as you can see.

Here: Econobum one size cover, Indian unbleached cotton prefold inside.

It took me a while to figure out my cloth diapering style.

I figured out I'm a cover and prefold kinda gal.

I love Flip diaper covers.  I just got this Econobum cover in the mail today

and so far, so good.  They are super economical too.  (Thus, the name)

I think my favorite combo is going to be the Econobum prefold 

with a Flip cover.
I know you're all dying to know so I'll keep you posted.

Thirsties covers are a thumbs down for me.

Leakage.

(FYI: Cottonbabies is having an awesome sale on Flip covers right now!)

• These girls have great fun with each other lately.  When they're not hitting each other.  

Sibling relationships both delight and boggle me.  I was an only child most of my life and I love to see friendship developing between my kids - different from any other relationship in life.  It also boggles me as I figure out how to manage their disputes, concerns, etc.   I am completely inexperienced.

• My garden is growing so nicely.  I love the spring and the green that it brings.  A mix of sunny days and rainy days.  Just right for me.  

   

 

• I chuckled last week as I realized the things we congratulate each other for around here. 

For example:

Xochi from the bathtub: Mamaaaaa!!!  I have to go potty!
Me: Poo poos?
Xochi: Uh huh.
Me: Good job not going poo poos in the bathtub!
Xochi: Thanks Mama!

or

Xochi with the blocks: What color is this, Papa?
Justin: Red
Xochi: What color is this one, Papa?
Justin: Blue
Xochi: Good job, Papa!  You know your colors!

or

Me after seeing Steele pick his nose: Good job, Steele.  I saw you pick your nose and not eat it.
Steele: Thanks.  I was actually just scratching it.
Me in my brain: Yah right.