Why: making it (helper)

Like helped too. He doesn't really like veggies... So he mostly supervises.

Why: Making it

There are many reasons that I make my kids baby food. It's cheaper, better for them, easy, quick, and I simply feel better about it. Also, please note that Hannah's carrots are orange.... And fresh. Same with these peas! I also know exactly what is in the food. I simply feel better about it. I try to make one fruit or veggie per week. It takes about 15 minutes to cook, purée and put in the container to freeze. I would spend at least that on the grocery aisle picking it out.

In my opinion... Worth it.

Dirty Food

Another great article

http://www.babble.com/babble-voices/grow-your-own/the-ten-most-toxic-fruits-and-veggies-the-produce-most-commonly-eaten-by-kids-from-apples-to-potatoes-is-also-the-most-chemically-treated/?cmp=SMC%7Cbbl%7Csoc%7CFB%7CBabbleMain%7CInHouse%7C062313%7CToxicFruits%7CLink%7CfamM%7CSocial&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SMC%7Cbbl%7Csoc%7CFB%7CBabbleMain%7CInHouse%7C062313%7CToxicFruits%7CLink%7CfamM%7CSocial


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Why: organic

When Carson was born I made the decision to go organic for him. In the past 2 1/2 years I have received lots of questions and judgement. I guess I receive judgement for lots of things that I do. So this is going to be the first of a series of why I make certain decisions that I do. Right wrong or indifferent these are my choices.

There are lots of reasons I decided to go organic with Carson. It is my belief that in the past 15-20 years the quality of food has gone down. The fertilizers, pesticides and hormones are not good for the development of a small body, in my opinion. My husband and I do not really eat right. That is our choice. My kids are not able to make that choice yet. Until then I will continue to do what I believe us best for them. If I want to eat McDonald's (which I don't) that is my choice but it is something I will do on my own. Not with them.

I saw this great article come up on baby center which helps to outline the benefits of organic. I hope this helps you understand why I choose to go mostly organic for my kids!

http://www.babycenter.com/0_why-choosing-organic-food-matters_3652375.bc?scid=fb_wallPost

I also decided to make my kids baby food. That will be a different post all together.

Crazy Carson

This week has been extremely trying. Carson has managed to work at pushing all my buttons at once. He doesn't want to eat, listen, walk holding my hand, mostly he doesn't want to do anything I want him to do. He will Insist on running to play chase everywhere he goes. Life is a game to him, I am exhausted and with Hannah on my hip I just don't have the patience I need to have. I am writing this post for me mor than anyone. He is only two. He loves life, and he should. I want to give myself something in writing to remind me why it's not his fault. Tis is a mommy issue. He's just a little boy. He just needs to be loved by his mommy.

January 6, 2010 my entire world changed in just 3 minutes when that second little line came across the pregnancy test. A few months before I had experienced a miscarriage. I was devastated, scared and determined not to let it shape me. I spent my entire pregnancy terrified every time I went to the bathroom. It was amazing being pregnant but I just waited for every little movement to assure me he was okay. It seemed easy enough for others to tell me just to relax, but I wasn't. August 27, he came into the world in a very graceful way, emergency c-section. We were on cloud nine. He was absolutely beautiful and absolutely perfect. My world changed a lot that day. Every moment since has been better. I am so grateful to have my little man. He really is an amazing little guy. Within minutes I was over any previous grief I had. I knew that if I had that first baby, I wouldn't have him. I wouldn't trade his beautiful smiling happy face for anything. Pure love!

He was a great baby. He was a great sleeper from the very start. He gets this from his daddy because I work up every couple hours to make sure he was still alive for months! He ate great too. Loved food! He had a very mild temperament, and only fussed when he needed something. He smiled like crazy and was happy to hang out with anyone who would pay attention to him. He stayed on schedule on his own, he knew when it was time for sleep with very few exceptions. Really he was a great baby, and even a very good toddler. The extent of his biting phase was him getting bit, repeatedly. He's kinda small and doesn't really rock the boat too much. The bigger kids took advantage of this sometimes and would bite him if he didn't comply. He learned other ways of getting what he wanted. He would take his toy to the other side of the room and stay quiet so they wouldn't take it for him. Pretty smart little guy!

He really does have the sweetest most perfect smile. His spirit is beautiful. I have never seen a little boy who loves his sister so much. If anything he loves her too much. He always makes sure she has a toy, or is okay. Anytime we go somewhere without her he asks where she is. I am so grateful that he is so great to her. I work hard to proceed cautiously if I think he might hurt her because I never want him to be afraid to hug or love on her. He has never shown aggression, and is so sweet on her. Growling like a dinosaur or hissing is as close to straight up ugly as he gets. Over all he's a pretty good guy. Today, I was so ready to get you to bed. Now, I'm sitting here wishing you we're cuddled up next to me.

Carson, my sweet little love of my life. I love you so much. Every single day with you in my life has been better than the day before. You're sweet, caring, loud, happy and beyond amazing. Your smile can turn any day around. I love spending my time with you. I am so blessed to be your mom. Please always know that I learn so much from you every day. I am amazed by you and I am a better person for having you in my life. I love you, I love your face. Your laugh. Your walk/run. Your hugs. I love you.

Sweet Girl!

Hannah, you're so beautiful. You're looks are perfect. You look just like your Mimi, and that's such a good thing! You have your daddy's facial expressions, and his temperament, which again a good thing. I started this a few weeks a go but found Iten my draft folder.

Love you little bug!

I just love them!

That's all... Just love!