Tricking Baby Into Kisses (Totally Mean, Right?)

It's the middle of the night. I'm tired. I literally roll out of bed for the hundredth time.

I swear I just fed this baby not even fifteen minutes ago. Of has it been longer? Ugh, I don't know; I just want some sleep! I think to myself.

I pick my baby up and lay her to rest on my chest. Maybe she needs to burp again.

Nope.

As I stand there holding her sweet, tiny baby bottom, I can feel her head bopping around. Up then down, up then down. She was searching for food. And instead of thinking the normal thing I think at that time of night: "Great. Feeding time again," I just smile. A wonderful sense of joy woke me up.

Here I am, holding this tiny little bundle of cuteness against my chest. She tends to cuddle up against me just right to make me feel an overwhelming amount of love.

I turn my face towards hers to give her a kiss on the cheek. And she kisses me back!

Well, not really. She was just simply searching for food, still. Probably thinking "Are you ever going to feed me, mom?" However, with her mouth open and looking for her normal food bank, it was like a newborns version of a kiss.

Aha! A newborn baby can be tricked into kissing you back! I have made this wonderful discovery of basically tricking my baby into showing some affection. But at what cost? This mean mommy right here is more worried about fake kisses instead of, oh I don't know, feeding that hungry little tummy. How cruel.

But I just can't help it. Especially when my baby has such soft, chubby, kissable little cheeks.

I mean, I can't be the only one... right??

Have you noticed this neat little 'trick' yet? Or have you made some other cruel and guilty little mommy-pleasure discovery? I MUST know them all!

I Can Not Believe It! #5

I Can Not Believe It!

I STILL can not get over this wonderful app that has taught my two year old to read.

Justin Timberlake and The Tennessee Kids concert on Netflix was phenomenal! We were all so into it, dancing and singing to the top of our lungs.

I apparently have the fashion sense of a middle school girl and can't get over these bow purses: this and that

The snowflakes in this hot cocoa are magical!!

What is something that has made you say "I Can Not Believe It!" this week? 

I Can Not Believe It! #4

I can not believe it!

We have had nothing but family visits for the past two weeks. It's wonderful how a new baby being brought into the world can bring family together. I am truly thankful!

I am seriously digging these pants!

I'm a sucker for comfy clothes and the price of this dress is seriously unbelievable!

When Parenting Is Hard, read this article. We all go through it, and it's ok.

What is something that has made you say "I Can Not Believe It!" this week? 

7 Things In My Toddler's Busy Bag

What's in My Busy Bag?

Zoo Animal Finger Puppets
Fun and educational! (Child can learn which animal is which and what sounds they make)

Lock and Key
Along with some other key ring items I'm not using.

Sticker Activity Book
I chose a pretty dancer book for my daughter and she LOVES it!

Coloring Book & Mess-Free Markers
Perfect for when we are in the car and I can not watch what she is doing.

VTech InnoTab 3S Plus Tablet & games
This is the last resort item in case my daughter gets bored of everything else.

Books

My daughter's current favorites!

Interesting Busy Bags Others Have Made

Airplane Bag by My Life of Travels and Adventures
Fun and Frugal Activities for on the GO! by Busy Kids Happy Mom
Create Your Own Anti-Anxiety Kit for Children by The Chaos and The Clutter
Restaurant Kit for Eating Out with Little Ones by blue i style
Toddler Travel Bags by Destination: Craft
No Mess Busy Bag Ideas for 2 Year Olds by Teach Me Mommy

What are some things you have in your busy bag? If you don't have one, what do you think you will put in yours?

DIY Rainbow Highlighter: Amazing School and Office Hack!

I am currently obsessed with planners and bullet journaling! If you are not sure what a bullet journal is, look it up on Pinterest. It's an amazing and creative way to plan, write your thoughts and much more!!

Anyways, if you're like me and love to write things down onto paper and plan your days/weeks/months in an actual handheld journal, this trick is for you.

Just watch.

Is this not the most amazing thing you have ever seen?

Do you have any other super cool tips or tricks to share? I want to decorate my planners with all the pretties!

I Can Not Believe It! #3

I can not believe it!

My sweet little baby was born October 13th! She is happy. She is healthy. And big sister loves to help and hold her. It's the sweetest thing to hear her ask "Can I hold her?"

The beginning phase of breastfeeding has been MUCH harder than I ever expected. But it's getting better and easier. Along with getting into the groove of having two children to tend to, now.

I've recently been obsessed with planners and bullet journals. So, I couldn't believe when I saw this great deal.

Clickin Moms has some great tips for capturing stunning photos this Halloween.

What is something that has made you say "I Can Not Believe It!" this week? 

Petrified of Boobies: My Fears of Breastfeeding

So. Let me just start by saying, I have Gestational Diabetes. And what that means is that I have to watch how much sugar and carbs I eat while pregnant. It's only during pregnancy and goes away immediately after.

However. Now that I've had that, my baby is now at a higher risk for diabetes later on in her life.

BUT! I can reduce the risk, under one condition: I have to breastfeed.

Fine, that's no problem. I didn't breastfeed my first for a few different reasons but I'm not totally against it. I am more than happy to give my baby a chance at better health by breastfeeding.

I'm scared to do it, though.

Pain

I am a Wimp. Yes, with a super capital 'W'. I know things are going to be so tender and sensitive. It is no help to hear that I am going to cry on the inside every feeding for the first couple of weeks. Joy. It's going to be hard, I'm sure. But in all honesty. That is at the bottom of my list of fears for this whole situation. In my opinion, the pain will be worth the health benefits. Those alone will definitely out way any level of pain or tenderness I may feel.

Modesty

I'm more worried about other things. For one, I'm already a super modest person. Sure, I wear skin tight leggings, but I never wear shorts. None of my shirts are low cut. I always layer up with a tank top underneath to prevent any chance of people being able to see through. Even during the Florida Summer days.

Shoot, I don't even walk around my own house naked. I'm just not that kind of person. It makes me uncomfortable to not be covered up in some sort of tee shirt and leggings combo.

So, to be out and about one day and have to whip out my boob is going to be quite the adjustment. But it will need to be done. My baby will come before ANYONE ELSE's comfort level. Including my own.

Judgement

And that leads me to my next major point. I am scared to death for someone to come up and shame me. I shouldn't feel that way! I shouldn't have to be scared of what people are going to say about something so flipping natural. But I know it's going to happen. It's bound to happen. And I need to mentally prepare myself for it.

It sucks that I basically have next to no choice on this and have to worry so much about everyone else. It's not even myself I am worried about. I am beyond excited to have made the wonderful choice to breastfeed my baby. But still so scared.

Do you have any words of encouragement? Or is this even a thing I should be worried about?! Leave a comment below of a good breastfeeding story you may want to share! It can be funny or heart-warming. I'd love to hear any good sides to this.