Advice From One Mother to Another...

I know I am still considered a new mother, but in my short time as one, I have learned so much. I decided to put together a list of some things that may be helpful for another new mother. With so many of my friends pregnant now, this may come in handy.

• You can never love your children too much. 
• Don't be afraid to ask for help.
• Always bring an extra outfit (or two)
• Your kids will get on your nerves some days- It is OK!
• You will always know whats best for your own kid.
• Don't let your child's doctor make you feel dumb for asking questions. 
• Play with your kids.
• Get a routine with your kids, but be prepared, they usually don't last.
• Don't let anyone tell you how to raise your kids.
• Dance with your kids.
• Tell your kids you love them everyday- you can never say it too much.
• They will eat when they are hungry.
• Corn starch works wonders for diaper rashes.
• Always have Tylenol and Motrin on hand.
• Try not to get frustrated when your baby cries- That is his/her's only way to communicate with you.
• Teach your kids manners- There is nothing cuter than a kid that says please and thank you.
• Take pictures.
• Hold your kid's hand- It will become one of your favorite things.
• Laugh with them.
• Make sure you can handle embarrassment- They will test that out in public.
• Popsicles are wonderful with a sick kid who won't eat or drink.
• You will start to realize how you act when your kids start copying what you say and do.
• Make sure to get some time for yourself or you will go nuts.
• Say goodbye to bathroom privacy.

These are in no particular order and I'm sure there are a lot more to add, but this is all I could think of for now. Feel free to comment below and add your own advice!

The Very First Post.....

Here it is. I am finally getting into the "blogging business." My husband has been hounding me to do it for a while now. Since the computer is my only link to the outside world some days, I figure why not do it?! I'm sure as I start this process the only reader I will have will be my mom. *Hi mom!* You gotta start somewhere right?

Let me tell you a little about myself. I am a 24 year old wife and mother. My daughter is the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. You will not meet a prouder mom! I love my husband. We have been through so much together and I can't imagine going through it with anyone else. The most important thing to me is my family. I am very close with both my parents and my siblings. Music is therapy for me. There's not a day you won't catch me at my house with the music turned up all the way as I belt out all the words. I have no shame. I love to cook so its very possible you will get some of my cooking stories/ recipes on here. We go to the movies more than any family should. I only work on the weekends and have the most boring job, so I get a lot of reading done.

I have found a new obsession: freebies and giveaways. Any freebie or giveaway I see, I sign up for it. If I'm on the computer now days, you can almost guarantee I am looking for something free. My email has become flooded with different blogs and free sample sites. I will make sure to post anything I come across on here.

Its not the most exciting life in the world, but its mine and I wouldn't change it for anything. Thank for taking the time to read this and have a fabulous day!