Quick returns

The mall was super crowded today but luckily I was able to get in, return or exchange and get out. I was wrong a few days ago when I said I didn't have any Christmas returns, clearly I did and didn't realjze it at the time. Oh well

Central heating

It's cold!! Central heating is keeping us warm today in all parts of the house. Thank god!

Ergo

Seriously the Ergo is so useful. I get to clean up or do things around the house while putting Chloe to sleep without the crying and fighting. Amazeballs!!

Ergobaby

When I'm feeling 'lazy' and don't want to fight Chloe to sleep I use the ergo. I can usually lull her to sleep while in the ergo and I'm walking around.


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- Cher

No returns

I'm glad I don't have any gifts to return and I don't have to fight the post-Christmas crowd. 

APAP

I *think* Chloe is teething again which is causing her to wake up every other hour in pain or irritation. She's inconsolable for 8 minutes then will fall asleep in my arms for the next 2 minutes. But when we give her Tylenol (APAP) she'll sleep for up to 3 hours at a time! Not the best but significantly better than 45 minutes at a time!

Mary

Being a mom and having given birth makes me thankful for all the mothers in the world and today especially thankful for Mary, Jesus' mother. Without her we wouldn't be celebrating Christmas!

Fireplace

Using the fireplace during the winter really puts me in the Christmas spirit. Even though it may not warm up the living room too much it definitely warms my heart.

girl time

Tonight is my gift exchange with my girlfriends!  I'm so excited bc it's been so long since we got together and I definitely want to just hang out and be with my girls.

Ramen to go

It's hard to go out to eat when Chloe goes to sleep early so it's nice when restaurants will package up the food to go.

3 day sales

$1 macarons at Whole Foods!  All bc there was a 3 day sale this weekend!

Extended family

Today was our extended family Christmas party and it was lots of fun food family and presents!! Since Chloe is under 18 she gets gifts which made it even more fun bc we got to participate in the gifts this year. It's always nice seeing everyone and watching the kids open their gifts. 

My trooper baby

Chloe had her first venipuncture today and she took it like a champ. She is so amazing. I love my little girl. 

In store pick up

I'm glad there is still an in store pick up option because sometimes you can't wait for standard shipping. 

Amazon

Some items are just cheaper on amazon and when you add Prime shipping it's a no brainer to order from them!

Last minute meals

It was one of those 'I don't know what to eat' nights and somehow Alex & I magically got fed.  We ended up eating left overs and turkey chili which wasn't so bad.

Parking lots

I had brunch in dtLA today and the restaurant said it was 'street parking' but I drove around and around and couldn't find anything!  There was a $5 flat fee lot super close to the restaurant so I ended up parking there.  Not having to walk far and knowing that my car was (relatively) safe was definitely worth the $5.

Open areas

Today we had our annual Troy Phi Christmas party which was held at Kat & Chris's house.  In addition to seeing everyone and having lots of fun, it was nice that there was a large open area that was carpeted!  Chloe was able to crawl around and climb and she had lots of fun playing with the other kids.

The power of the boob

6am Chloe wakes up and won't go back to bed. 8am she starts rubbing her eyes but won't stop crying when I try to put her to sleep. 805 i try to breastfeed her 815 she's full and asleep. 820 I'm asleep. Sweet!!! 11am we wake up again. Thank you boobies!!!

Coupons in the mail

Today I got an oil change at the Toyota dealership for $24.95! All thanks to the mailer coupons my mom kept. The service associate said, 'The whole time I've worked here that's the lowest coupon I've ever seen. Good job'

Gas < $3

It's been a long long time since I've paid less than $3/gallon of gas. I'm quite content with my gas purchase today. 

Hospital food

When I don't pack lunch and I'm not craving anything in particular i often go to the cafeteria at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital. It's close, quick, cheap and I actually like the food there. It's a good fall back place when I need something to eat. 

1 MA

Today didn't go as horribly and I thought it would bc there was 1 MA who was vitalling all my patients. Hooray!! I am always thankful when we have that kind of help. 

Christmas spirit

I'm glad that at least once a year people show their holiday spirit.  Usually people are happier, more friendly and more giving during this time so regardless of which holiday you celebrate, it's a great time of the year.

Breastfeeding bond

There are definitely times when it's hard and tiring still breastfeeding but whenever I feed her I cherish the bond that we have. Time goes by so fast and she's only this small for a short period of my life so I'm lucky that I get to be part of these moments with her. 

All the small things

I'm glad there are people who think of and solve the small problems in this world. It's always great to think 'big picture' but it's the small things that make it all work. 

No rain today

I know we need rain but today I brought Chloe to the doctor to get her cough checked out and I'm so glad it wasn't raining on the way there. 

12/3: Saran Wrap

I forgot the caps to the bottles so I was worried I wouldn't be able to pump at the day conference I was at but then I thought of asking for Saran Wrap to put between the bottle & the pump part. It worked!!

God

I was merging onto the 5 freeway today and I turned my wheel a little to match the curve of the road and I spun out!! I had to think about what to do but wasn't able to actually do any of it. Thankfully I ended up facing the right way in the road and didn't hit anything at all. I can only thank God for keeping me safe during those scary seconds. I know we need it but I HATE THE RAIN!

12/1: ginger

I felt so gross yesterday and I think the only thing that helped me was the ginger and chicken broth that Alex made me. 

12/1: ginger

I felt so gross yesterday and I think the only thing that helped me was the ginger and chicken broth that Alex made me.