This Unfamiliar Road

Even though I was home with sick babies this week, we made the most of it! Here's what I'm loving this Friday!


{ONE} Good checkups.
Yesterday, I decided to run the kiddos to the Pediatrician to get their ears checked. Especially since this is Eliza's first cold, I wasn't sure how she would do. Good news- both girls have clear ears, noses, and throats and have been diagnosed with: the common cold. So happy for the health of my two babes!

{TWO} Bacon in the Oven.
Y'all...how did I not know about this? I love bacon, but really despise cooking it in the skillet. Making it in the oven is easy and clean! I use this method and it's perfect. Life. Changing.


{THREE} Special Delivery.
That time when the baby is fussy, the toddler is being sassy and there's a knock at the door. Solicitors? Nope...a "just because" flower delivery from the husband. All is well.


{FOUR} Amazon Prime.
For years, I hesitated spending the extra bucks on this premium service. But wow, I am so glad I finally caved and signed on! Two day free shipping? (Plus lots of other perks) Worth every penny.
{FIVE} Jane.com
Have I been living under a rock? I just discovered this awesome site around Christmas and have been racking up on the goodies! This week: adorable printables to finally finish Peyton's big girl room and some precious matching leg warmers for the minis.


**I realize that # 4 and # 5 make me seem like a shopaholic, but that is definitely not the case! I just love a good deal!

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I'm a self-proclaimed germaphobe. I'm not sure if it's my OCD tendencies or the nurse in me. It's probably a combination of both, because nurses....aren't we all a little bit OCD?

Things got way worse once kiddos arrived. No, we don't live in a bubble. We go out and enjoy life. We go outside when it's cold and windy. We go places- even germy places. I know my kids need to be exposed to germs to develop a healthy immune system.
But we DO practice good hand hygiene. Yes, I'm that Mom who is wiping down the restaurant table, highchair, grocery cart, and any other surface my child(ren) might come in contact with. I have hand sanitizer bottles everywhere. I add apple cider vinegar to juice, and raw honey to oatmeal. And do you know why?

Despite my best efforts, some germs slipped past us. Not bad, considering it's been 6 months since our last cold. Now we've entered the world of saline spray, vapor rub, and humidifiers. Because guess what? You can't give cold medicine to children under 6 years old. How are they supposed to get through the day and actually sleep at night when they can't breathe?!

Which leads us to...
Yup, our second victim. Welcome to 20 minute naps and waking every hour at night. Not to mention how absolutely pitiful my babies are. They just don't feel good.

I get it- a cold is definitely not the worst illness out there. In fact, I would take this one over any others. And I know that part of childhood and parenthood involves dealing with illness. We definitely can't escape it.
But if hand washing, sanitizing surfaces, and homeopathic remedies decrease the frequency of illness, then it's worth it to me.
And if anyone gives me a hard time about it, you are welcome to come over and spend the night with us ; )

Sincerely,
 One Tired Mama