Mommy Favorites

Eleanor is just over a month old and in the three weeks she has been home I have found a few a things that I am incredibly lucky to own.

Matt and I received a Keurig as a wedding gift about two years ago.  We are big coffee drinkers.  My preferred drink is a no foam sugar free vanilla latte. A few years back, while working two jobs (one of which required me to be at work at 3:00 a.m.) I invested in an espresso machine.  My lattes have taken a back seat to the Keurig for the simple fact that I can operate the Keurig with one hand.

Anything with a handle makes the list.  Again, the importance of doing things with one hand is underestimated.

Our cloth wipes warmer also makes me pretty happy.  E has been unfortunate enough to have had diaper rash for over a month, the kind where a layer of skin has worn away exposing the under skin.  A warm wash cloth is gentle on her skin and having it on demand means less tears and crying during changing. Plus, who would want a cold wipe on their bottom?

Car seats are a necessity, buy E really enjoys hers. Last night I needed more sleep and decided to put Eleanor in her car seat, which was secured in her stroller and placed at the foot of the bed. 

Last night also introduced us to the value of this owl. It is available only at Target and is possibly the best $12 Matt and I have spent recently. This little guy has two vibrating speeds, providing comfort for baby, and runs for 5 minutes before shutting off automatically.  It came with two AA batteries that are easily replaced by way of a zipper on the back. I was pretty exhausted last night, but I believe I heard my husband utter the words, "I love that owl."

My wonderful husband also makes the list, but he is always at the top despite this placement. After a day at work he comes home to a messy house ready to cook dinner, wash dishes, get bottles and materials ready for pumping, and more. He often takes an overnight feeding so I can get a bit more rest, which is a gift that makes a HUGE difference in my day.