Well, we live in Wisconsin now. It was a long and winding road to get here but we made it.
The path-
End of May, Joe left for River Falls and Joe and I began my last week of work and 2 weeks total sans Joe. Lame. June 13th Z and I made the drive to Manassas, VA for Hannah's graduation. Highlights of the trip include:
- Z yelling at me to stop once an hour for the first 4 hours.
- a monsoon in PA/MD that flooded the road and considerably slowed us down
- about that time the check engine light popped on
- when we finally got into VA and breathed a sigh of relief, we hit stand still traffic. Z was not amused.
We finally made it and it was worth the harrowing journey to see Miss Hannah walk across the stage. I felt so proud and so amazed to think of what a little girl she was when I first met her and what a young lady she is now. Astonishing.
We had two days in Syracuse to wrap everything up, which was pretty overwhelming and directly led to me sleeping maybe a total of 8 hours in three days. But! We were so thankful for our friends helping us out. Not only did they get the truck all packed up but it was just a relief to see their friendly faces. We miss everyone a lot.
On June 19th we embarked on our separate adventures- Joe driving our moving truck and Z and I flying for the first time together. Joe's trip was long and exhausting (his second time driving from Syracuse to River Falls in 2 weeks), but thankfully was also uneventful. Our flights were not as long, but probably equally exhausting (for me) and unfortunately, not uneventful. My trend of having all of my flights out of Syracuse delayed continued which led to me running through the Philly airport with a sleeping baby strapped to my body only to discover they had given away my aisle seat and I now had to sit in the middle seat with a very wide awake and curious 1 year old. I was completely sweat drenched and disheveled by the time I plopped down in my seat but was thankful we made it onto the flight. I was also lucky to have very kind seat mates, one of which even put "Planes" on for Z to watch which was a very nice gesture even though Z didn't care about anything except trying to type on the guy's laptop. Overall, Z was good, just extremely squirmy and wanted to socialize with every person in his general vicinity. He literally did somersaults in my lap multiple times trying to look at everything. By the time we landed I was so tired I felt drunk. Apparently, Z was also tired because he passed out as soon as we started walking through the airport. Dang kid just refused to sleep on the planes.
But, HUZZAH! I landed to friendly faces when my brother Aaron and his wife Becky met me at the gate and helped me get to our car. We're so grateful that they came to help us move and just be with me those first few days so I wasn't alone in a new place with a baby while I was waiting for Joe to arrive with the truck. Their presence made everything a lot easier and more fun. Joe also picked up his brother Zac on his way, who in turn enlisted the help of a buddy of his who lives nearby to help us unpack. The siblings, I am very thankful for, like I said, but Justin I had maybe conversed with once at Zac's wedding so it was pretty above and beyond for him to drive out and help two strangers unload their moving truck.
So! We are successfully moved. Our to-do list is still super long but every day I get at least one thing done and I see a light at the end of the tunnel. Boxes are still everywhere but they are slowly decreasing and at least we are all sleeping in our own beds and have food in the refrigerator. So far I really love River Falls. It feels like my kind of town and reminds me of my hometown a bit. It's beautiful and I legitimately have sweet little birds chirping outside my window all day like I'm Snow White or something. I've met some really friendly people while exploring the downtown and basically everything I could need is in walking distance. The only downside so far is that I woke up Monday morning with a terrible cold which is making unpacking so much harder. Bah!
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
May Check-In
Now that Z is a year old, it's time to make a change to the blog. It will be a little more family-centric and instead of 13, 14, 15 month etc. updates for Z, it will be monthly check-ins for the family and random posts should we do something interesting. I figure that will be jolly for all of you to know about our new adventure moving to and settling in WI.
The Family:
Joe has wrapped up his last class teaching at SU. The staff of Newhouse has been very kind wishing him a fond farewell, along with students and well, basically anyone who he came in contact with because he is awesome. (Since his wife is doing the writing, I get to be braggy. It's my right.)
Joe also had his last improv show here in Syracuse. That was a really emotional night for all of us. Our very best friends in Syracuse have come to us through Joe's involvement with improv. Joe never gave up on the improv community and built what we hope will be a lasting foundation here. My heart almost burst with pride while watching that show and I also was incredibly sad to think about leaving this wonderful, welcoming, loving community behind. It's hard to believe we will ever find something like that again.
I am wrapping up my time at work after 6 years with my company (on and off, mostly on :) ). Crazy! It's been a roller coaster ride but I've been so thankful for the work experience I've gained and hope it will serve me well as I hit the figurative pavement in search of new employment.
An era ended for me when I sold my Saturn. I know everyone thought it was crappy and couldn't believe I was still driving it around, but it was a good little car and I've loved driving it the last 9 years. We had good times and we drove on almost every mile of interstate 90 from Massachusetts to Washington as well as through 29 states. We've literally crossed deserts and mountain ranges together. Farewell my faithful companion.
Finally, we've been packing like insane people, trying to sell stuff on Craigslist, barely sleeping, and squeezing in as much hang out time with all those we love before we go. Moving is the worst and June is going to be rough.
The Boy:
Likes - Things that are round, especially screws (in furniture) and knobs. Things that he can twirl. Not waving on command. Eating infinity coco pop cakes. Doing things he knows he shouldn't so we will tell him no (this is hilarious). Screeching as loud as possible to express the following emotions: glee, pride, anger, frustration. Throwing things out of his crib. Hippos Go Beserk. His bead mazes. Untying the knots in the string tying his bumper to his crib. Milk.
Dislikes - TEETHING. Being made to go to bed. Not being allowed to stand in the bathtub. Things that don't allow him to stick magnets to them. Learning to walk (apparently, it's very scary). Not being picked up while Mama is cooking. Having his teeth brushed (He now has 12).
New tricks - Down dog, 24/7. Climbing on and off the futon (before we sold it). Trying to climb the couch. Sliding off the bed by himself. Standing alone (until he notices, scolds us for letting this happen, and promptly sits). Saying "Mama" consistently. Waving good-bye when he feels like it. Putting things into buckets and placing things on tables, shelves, beds, couches, with extreme care and then removing them with equal dexterity.
The Family:
Joe has wrapped up his last class teaching at SU. The staff of Newhouse has been very kind wishing him a fond farewell, along with students and well, basically anyone who he came in contact with because he is awesome. (Since his wife is doing the writing, I get to be braggy. It's my right.)
Joe also had his last improv show here in Syracuse. That was a really emotional night for all of us. Our very best friends in Syracuse have come to us through Joe's involvement with improv. Joe never gave up on the improv community and built what we hope will be a lasting foundation here. My heart almost burst with pride while watching that show and I also was incredibly sad to think about leaving this wonderful, welcoming, loving community behind. It's hard to believe we will ever find something like that again.
I am wrapping up my time at work after 6 years with my company (on and off, mostly on :) ). Crazy! It's been a roller coaster ride but I've been so thankful for the work experience I've gained and hope it will serve me well as I hit the figurative pavement in search of new employment.
An era ended for me when I sold my Saturn. I know everyone thought it was crappy and couldn't believe I was still driving it around, but it was a good little car and I've loved driving it the last 9 years. We had good times and we drove on almost every mile of interstate 90 from Massachusetts to Washington as well as through 29 states. We've literally crossed deserts and mountain ranges together. Farewell my faithful companion.
Finally, we've been packing like insane people, trying to sell stuff on Craigslist, barely sleeping, and squeezing in as much hang out time with all those we love before we go. Moving is the worst and June is going to be rough.
The Boy:
Likes - Things that are round, especially screws (in furniture) and knobs. Things that he can twirl. Not waving on command. Eating infinity coco pop cakes. Doing things he knows he shouldn't so we will tell him no (this is hilarious). Screeching as loud as possible to express the following emotions: glee, pride, anger, frustration. Throwing things out of his crib. Hippos Go Beserk. His bead mazes. Untying the knots in the string tying his bumper to his crib. Milk.
Dislikes - TEETHING. Being made to go to bed. Not being allowed to stand in the bathtub. Things that don't allow him to stick magnets to them. Learning to walk (apparently, it's very scary). Not being picked up while Mama is cooking. Having his teeth brushed (He now has 12).
New tricks - Down dog, 24/7. Climbing on and off the futon (before we sold it). Trying to climb the couch. Sliding off the bed by himself. Standing alone (until he notices, scolds us for letting this happen, and promptly sits). Saying "Mama" consistently. Waving good-bye when he feels like it. Putting things into buckets and placing things on tables, shelves, beds, couches, with extreme care and then removing them with equal dexterity.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
One Year Old!
Well. It happened. Z turned 1. (smile/tear)
His party was a lot of fun and turned out very cute. I went with a woodland animals theme like his nursery and everything looked great. My friend Crystal's mom very generously made the most adorable cookies for the party and my parents helped put together the owl goody bags to hold them (as well as helping prep the food). We were very touched by the friends who took the time to come and celebrate with us and had a good time.
Now. The round up.
Stats (as of May 2 doctor's appointment)
Height: 32.5
Weight: 25.12
The Good!
Z loves being mobile. He crawls all over the house, usually throwing a toy in front of him or pushing a ball. He babbles all the time and clearly has a lot to say. I see him understand when we talk to him more and more each day. He does well with his sippy cup at meals but still loves his bottle very much. He loves to be tickled and for us to crawl around the house after him or in front of him or really just be on the floor with him. His favorite toy is his bead maze. He is completely obsessed with it and will play with it for long stretches of time. I'm hoping it will be my friend on long car rides. He eats like a champ and is rarely picky. He pulls up on everything he can get his hands on and started showing interest in learning to walk on his birthday. He loves to go outside and generally sleeps well. He now has 9 teeth, including 1 molar.
The Bad!
His party was a lot of fun and turned out very cute. I went with a woodland animals theme like his nursery and everything looked great. My friend Crystal's mom very generously made the most adorable cookies for the party and my parents helped put together the owl goody bags to hold them (as well as helping prep the food). We were very touched by the friends who took the time to come and celebrate with us and had a good time.
Stats (as of May 2 doctor's appointment)
Height: 32.5
Weight: 25.12
The Good!Z loves being mobile. He crawls all over the house, usually throwing a toy in front of him or pushing a ball. He babbles all the time and clearly has a lot to say. I see him understand when we talk to him more and more each day. He does well with his sippy cup at meals but still loves his bottle very much. He loves to be tickled and for us to crawl around the house after him or in front of him or really just be on the floor with him. His favorite toy is his bead maze. He is completely obsessed with it and will play with it for long stretches of time. I'm hoping it will be my friend on long car rides. He eats like a champ and is rarely picky. He pulls up on everything he can get his hands on and started showing interest in learning to walk on his birthday. He loves to go outside and generally sleeps well. He now has 9 teeth, including 1 molar.
The Bad!
The molars. Yikes. That made for a cranky baby. There have also been many spring colds, which is gross for us due to the runny nose of death that accompanies them. Shockingly, our son doesn't like to have the snot wiped off of his face. I know, right? How weird.
The Awesome!
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| Always curious |
Z is a real boy now. I feel like we're really getting to know our son now. His likes and dislikes and feelings. It's pretty amazing. I can't believe it's already been a year! It seems like the longest time and the blink of an eye. Z went from a little, squishy bundle to a vivacious, cheerful explorer. We love him so much and are excited for the next year, terrible twos and all.
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| Finally ready to try this walking thing |
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| Birth Day |
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| My Birthday Boy <3 |
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
A big move for the Blums
Surprise! We're moving. You probably already knew but I'm just going to put together a quick fact sheet here for reference.
Are you scared?
Yeah, a little.
FAQs:
Where are you moving?
River Falls, WI, a small town in northwest Wisconsin, just across the border from St. Paul, Minnesota.
Why on earth would you do that?
Excellent question. Because Joe was offered a job there in a hybrid role of teaching/staff at UW River Falls building up their digital film and television program. It was not an easy decision to move away from Syracuse after living here for 6 years. We are sad to leave our friends and to move further from our home base of VA and our families. But, we feel that this is the time in our life to build a foundation for the future of our careers and, while I have done that in Syracuse, Joe has not and it's time to invest in his career and put that schooling to good use. We think this job in particular will be an excellent addition to his CV and will open doors for him in the future.
When is this blessed/tragic event occurring?
Joe will start on June 1. He will return for Z and I mid-June.
Did you know it snows there and gets cold?
Joe will start on June 1. He will return for Z and I mid-June.
Did you know it snows there and gets cold?
Yes, we are aware. Thank you.
But you'll be so far away!!!!!!!
I know. It's sad but we are doing what we believe is best for our family and we think that will lead us down the right road.
What about you, Sara, what are you going to do?
That's a good question. I'm going to be exploring some different job options. While I've enjoyed my jobs on the whole while we've been in Syracuse, I would like to try dabbling in a more creative aspect of my field and see if that goes anywhere. I will also be attempting to build a telecommuting career with the design that I might be able to stay home with Blum children part time. So, essentially, Joe and I will be trading places in the "earner" realm. (For the record, he's been a great PT stay at home dad)
What are you sad about?
Leaving good friends, food (Wegmans, The Mission, etc), the improv community, beautiful nature, moving further from family and did we mention good friends? We've really enjoyed our time in CNY.
What are you excited about?
New possibilities and adventures. New Glaurus beer, Trader Joe's and Ikea! Being within visiting distance of the Blum/Boyle extended clan.
Are you scared?
Yeah, a little.
Are you sure you want to do this?
Yep. It will be challenging, moving is the worst and starting over is very difficult, but sometimes it is for the best. It was really hard to leave our L.A. family 6 years ago, but we found a great home in Syracuse. We're choosing to hope and believe that Wisconsin can hold something special for us too. We will miss everyone very much and we so appreciate your friendships over the years. Stay in touch! You never know where we will land next!
Can I help you move?
Probably.
Can I help you move?
Probably.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Z Goes to Bed -4/13/14 edition
Bath time occurs.
Clean diaper applied.
Dinosaur pjs and sleep sack donned.
Papa reads 3 bedtime books.
Mama sings 2 bedtime songs.
Z is placed into crib. He is teething so he has the following items available:
- Three (3) pacifiers for chewing on
- One (1) bottle with water (also for chewing on)
- One (1) cloth teething rings (more chewing)
- One (1) Aden and Anais Musey Mate Elephant
- One (1) brown stuffed bear
- One (1) Gund baby huggy buddy by the name of "Duckens"
- One (1) set of teething keys
What Z proceeded to throw out of his crib while narrating the entire time and peering over the edge of his crib to see where the said items landed before eventually collapsing in exhaustion:
- Three (3) pacifiers for chewing on
- One (1) bottle with water (also for chewing on)
- One (1) cloth teething rings (more chewing)
- One (1) set of teething keys
I have no idea.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
A Year in Review
So I will write a "HE'S ONE!" post that will be all about the babe, but this one is all about Mama and how I have felt about being a mama for this last year.
The Good.
Yikes. Everything.
Seeing my husband be the father I always knew he would be and even more. It has made me love him more than I ever have before, which is amazing. I didn't know I had more love to give.
Baby snuggles, smiles, toes, and fingers. The first time he put his arms around my neck and really held on. When I came home from work to a crying baby and once he was in my arms he let out one last sob, snuggled into my shoulder and went to sleep. The first full night of sleep. The first laugh and every laugh since. Getting to know my son as the glorious, unique human that he is. Hilarious babbling. Seeing him learn and grow before my eyes. Sleepy cuddles and snuggly naps. Seeing him crawl toward me, laughing, and hold up his arms. Gummy smiles and toothy grins. Hearing him say "mama" even if he doesn't know it's me yet. It all fills my heart with such joy.
The Bad.
Of everything, the very hardest part was not being able to breastfeed Z. I had wanted to so badly, assumed I would be able to and, when I not only couldn't breastfeed but also couldn't produce enough milk to pump for him, I felt really shattered. My sadness has lessened but I still have twinges of jealousy or guilt. I definitely want to cry when the zealous supporters of breastfeeding unintentionally make me feel like a lazy, terrible mother for not going out and finding Z a wet nurse or spending a fortune on procuring human milk for him or call formula "poison". It's been difficult for me, even though I can see how formula feeding has had its advantages - Joe could fully share in the feeding which meant more sleep for me and more bonding for him. I didn't have to spend hours strapped to a pump for the last year, which made returning to work less stressful. Those are good things, but my heart still feels a little achy.
Working full time can be very hard, but I know that this is what is right for our family right now, so that brings me peace even though I hate being away from Z. I know that I'm helping to build his future and he knows his mama loves him. I'll be forever thankful that Joe was able to be home two days a week with our baby in his first year and that I have a job that let me be with him when he needed me and never miss a doctor's appointment or be away from him when he was sick.
Finding a child care provider was incredibly stressful, but I am extremely thankful for my friend Crystal who supported and helped me during that process and to Robyn and Luke for boldly pitching in and helping us care for Z during two weeks when we had no sitter and limited time off of work. You are rockstars. Very thankful for Maria, Crystal's sitter, who took on an extra baby while we searched for someone and that we found Kristina and her family.
The Awesome.
This last year I've been overwhelmed by my "village" so I want to thank some of them for being so awesome.
Thank you Katie Murphey for having some sort of sixth sense for the times in both my pregnancy and this last year of parenting when I was feeling the most frightened and defeated. Your phone calls of unconditional love and support were exactly what I needed at those moments and bolstered me up so much.
I appreciate Aimee Lalime, Amanda Massie and Kate Szrom so much for supporting me during my breastfeeding struggles and sharing your stories. They gave me a lot of comfort when I was feeling so terrible.
I can't even name all of the other working moms (for fear I will forget someone) whose comments on my facebook page and blog were such a blessing to me when I first went back to work. You all gave me courage and peace that I needed very badly. Thank you for responding to my call with so much grace and honesty.
Again, Crystal, my daily sounding board - thank you for listening to my moments of insanity and for your incredible generosity. The Stelicks are quite the blessing to the Blums.
To all of Z's aunts and uncles- you are all glorious. Thank you especially to Luke for being our go-to babysitter. We're so thrilled you're in Syracuse with us and your adoration of Z makes this mama's heart very happy. I can never make you enough meals to thank you.
And to my own parents, thank you for loving me always and forever. I wish it had been possible to really appreciate you before becoming a parent myself, but I just couldn't imagine this all-encompassing love I would feel for this little human. I wish I could go back and have more gratitude for all you both have done for me, but I hope just telling you how thankful I am now will help.
Thank you Mom and Vanessa for your own parenting stories and encouragement. Thank you Dad and Dave for being Z's number one fans and making me feel so proud to be his mother.
Joe, you have been the best husband, partner, and father I could have ever asked for. I am so thankful to have you and Z is blessed to have you for a father. You make me feel like I am being the best mother in the world and I could not have been so happy this last year without all of your praise, comfort and support. I love you.
Lastly, to my son: how am I so blessed to have such a wonderful, healthy little boy? Being your mother is too much joy and love, fear and awe. I don't even know how to express how thankful I am for you and all that you have brought to our lives. All I can say is, I love you always and forever, no matter what. You can always come to your mama and get love.
The Good.
Yikes. Everything.
Seeing my husband be the father I always knew he would be and even more. It has made me love him more than I ever have before, which is amazing. I didn't know I had more love to give.
Baby snuggles, smiles, toes, and fingers. The first time he put his arms around my neck and really held on. When I came home from work to a crying baby and once he was in my arms he let out one last sob, snuggled into my shoulder and went to sleep. The first full night of sleep. The first laugh and every laugh since. Getting to know my son as the glorious, unique human that he is. Hilarious babbling. Seeing him learn and grow before my eyes. Sleepy cuddles and snuggly naps. Seeing him crawl toward me, laughing, and hold up his arms. Gummy smiles and toothy grins. Hearing him say "mama" even if he doesn't know it's me yet. It all fills my heart with such joy.
The Bad.
Of everything, the very hardest part was not being able to breastfeed Z. I had wanted to so badly, assumed I would be able to and, when I not only couldn't breastfeed but also couldn't produce enough milk to pump for him, I felt really shattered. My sadness has lessened but I still have twinges of jealousy or guilt. I definitely want to cry when the zealous supporters of breastfeeding unintentionally make me feel like a lazy, terrible mother for not going out and finding Z a wet nurse or spending a fortune on procuring human milk for him or call formula "poison". It's been difficult for me, even though I can see how formula feeding has had its advantages - Joe could fully share in the feeding which meant more sleep for me and more bonding for him. I didn't have to spend hours strapped to a pump for the last year, which made returning to work less stressful. Those are good things, but my heart still feels a little achy.
Working full time can be very hard, but I know that this is what is right for our family right now, so that brings me peace even though I hate being away from Z. I know that I'm helping to build his future and he knows his mama loves him. I'll be forever thankful that Joe was able to be home two days a week with our baby in his first year and that I have a job that let me be with him when he needed me and never miss a doctor's appointment or be away from him when he was sick.
Finding a child care provider was incredibly stressful, but I am extremely thankful for my friend Crystal who supported and helped me during that process and to Robyn and Luke for boldly pitching in and helping us care for Z during two weeks when we had no sitter and limited time off of work. You are rockstars. Very thankful for Maria, Crystal's sitter, who took on an extra baby while we searched for someone and that we found Kristina and her family.
The Awesome.
This last year I've been overwhelmed by my "village" so I want to thank some of them for being so awesome.
Thank you Katie Murphey for having some sort of sixth sense for the times in both my pregnancy and this last year of parenting when I was feeling the most frightened and defeated. Your phone calls of unconditional love and support were exactly what I needed at those moments and bolstered me up so much.
I appreciate Aimee Lalime, Amanda Massie and Kate Szrom so much for supporting me during my breastfeeding struggles and sharing your stories. They gave me a lot of comfort when I was feeling so terrible.
I can't even name all of the other working moms (for fear I will forget someone) whose comments on my facebook page and blog were such a blessing to me when I first went back to work. You all gave me courage and peace that I needed very badly. Thank you for responding to my call with so much grace and honesty.
Again, Crystal, my daily sounding board - thank you for listening to my moments of insanity and for your incredible generosity. The Stelicks are quite the blessing to the Blums.
To all of Z's aunts and uncles- you are all glorious. Thank you especially to Luke for being our go-to babysitter. We're so thrilled you're in Syracuse with us and your adoration of Z makes this mama's heart very happy. I can never make you enough meals to thank you.
And to my own parents, thank you for loving me always and forever. I wish it had been possible to really appreciate you before becoming a parent myself, but I just couldn't imagine this all-encompassing love I would feel for this little human. I wish I could go back and have more gratitude for all you both have done for me, but I hope just telling you how thankful I am now will help.
Thank you Mom and Vanessa for your own parenting stories and encouragement. Thank you Dad and Dave for being Z's number one fans and making me feel so proud to be his mother.
Joe, you have been the best husband, partner, and father I could have ever asked for. I am so thankful to have you and Z is blessed to have you for a father. You make me feel like I am being the best mother in the world and I could not have been so happy this last year without all of your praise, comfort and support. I love you.
Lastly, to my son: how am I so blessed to have such a wonderful, healthy little boy? Being your mother is too much joy and love, fear and awe. I don't even know how to express how thankful I am for you and all that you have brought to our lives. All I can say is, I love you always and forever, no matter what. You can always come to your mama and get love.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
A year of diaper changes
The states in which I have changed Z's diaper:
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts
- Ohio
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
The places I have changed Z's diaper:
- The floor of a train
- The floor of a commuter rail (that was horrible)
- The front seat of the car
- The back seat of the car
- Several state parks on the grass
- Countless public restrooms* of restaurants, train stations, breweries, service stations, rest areas, stores, etc
- The YMCA locker room floor
- The floor of the Oncenter lobby area by the war memorial**
*One time when Z was only a month old I was in a bathroom where the automatic lights would turn off after about 5 minutes, plunging us into complete darkness (no windows). I couldn't turn them back on from the stall so I had to decide between leaving my naked 4 week old baby on the floor while I ran to turn the lights back on or pick him up and pray he didn't pee on my dress (we were at a wedding reception). The first time I opted for leaving him and running. The second time I scooped up his naked tush, hoped for the best and finished changing him on a small table that had some sort of decor on it. For the rest of the wedding I changed him in the middle of the reception because I was convinced that bathroom was evil.
**This one was especially great because I was at my wit's end since Z had pooped his diaper basically as soon as we got downtown to our spot to watch Joe pass by during his half marathon. It was WAY too cold to try to change him outside and I couldn't find the elevator to get us and stroller downstairs to where I knew the bathroom was so I just decided to change him in a corner of the room. Which would have been fine except he decided that he LOVED that room and wanted to go check out the sights. Did the child not flip over and start crawling away with a poop covered butt? The answer is yes, yes he did. So now I am grabbing him while trying to not get poop EVERYWHERE, which is challenging since this was a doozy of a diaper. By the end of this process both he and I had poop on our pants that I tried to remove with baby wipes. Too bad we didn't get a picture of that for the baby book.
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts
- Ohio
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
The places I have changed Z's diaper:
- The floor of a train
- The floor of a commuter rail (that was horrible)
- The front seat of the car
- The back seat of the car
- Several state parks on the grass
- Countless public restrooms* of restaurants, train stations, breweries, service stations, rest areas, stores, etc
- The YMCA locker room floor
- The floor of the Oncenter lobby area by the war memorial**
*One time when Z was only a month old I was in a bathroom where the automatic lights would turn off after about 5 minutes, plunging us into complete darkness (no windows). I couldn't turn them back on from the stall so I had to decide between leaving my naked 4 week old baby on the floor while I ran to turn the lights back on or pick him up and pray he didn't pee on my dress (we were at a wedding reception). The first time I opted for leaving him and running. The second time I scooped up his naked tush, hoped for the best and finished changing him on a small table that had some sort of decor on it. For the rest of the wedding I changed him in the middle of the reception because I was convinced that bathroom was evil.
**This one was especially great because I was at my wit's end since Z had pooped his diaper basically as soon as we got downtown to our spot to watch Joe pass by during his half marathon. It was WAY too cold to try to change him outside and I couldn't find the elevator to get us and stroller downstairs to where I knew the bathroom was so I just decided to change him in a corner of the room. Which would have been fine except he decided that he LOVED that room and wanted to go check out the sights. Did the child not flip over and start crawling away with a poop covered butt? The answer is yes, yes he did. So now I am grabbing him while trying to not get poop EVERYWHERE, which is challenging since this was a doozy of a diaper. By the end of this process both he and I had poop on our pants that I tried to remove with baby wipes. Too bad we didn't get a picture of that for the baby book.
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