My August Challenge Update

I used the dryer for the 4th and last time this month - whoohoo!! It was a bit tricky some days but I did it! Now I have to come up with a new challenge for September. Any suggestions? I am thinking about learning how to make my own soap...

Lullabies Diaper Review UPDATE

I did an update review

HERE

I recently bought a package of size 3 Lullabies diapers from Aldi. I do mostly cloth diapers but do use disposables for certain situations (camping, in this case) and at night when my babies are older. My go-to diaper thus far has been Parent's Choice from Walmart. PC are the cheapest I have been able to find and the diapers typically work well. I try to buy the cheapest disposables because I figure, why waste a ton of money when I am just going to throw it away? No point in paying $0.35 a diaper when I can get one that works for much less.

While we were camping I was in a quandary because there is not a Walmart any where near Waupaca and I know from previous experience that the diapers at Kmart are ridiculously expensive. Then I realized that Aldi had diapers, super cheap ones to boot, and decided to give them a try. I am so glad I did! Not only do the diapers keep poop in better than the PC brand, they are cheaper! Only $0.13 per diaper - for those of you who don't have a child in diapers or solely use cloth this is a very good price. The diapers fit nicely and appear to be comfortable as well. A has a sensitive little bum and cannot wear all generic brands. She has not had a single problem with Lullabies!

The only down side to these diapers is that they do not come in bulk sizes, just the smaller packages. Aldi also does not appear to carry smaller diaper sizes. I think size 2 or 3 is the smallest size they carry. However, I can live with these small problems for the amount of money that I will be saving!

From now on, I will be buying Lullabies.

Vacation 2012 - Ohio, Part 1

I love vacation, always have. I love it even more now that I have children! This year we took the three darlings further by car than they have ever gone - Ohio. The trip was long and stressful but worth it! With two barely potty trained children and one baby who gets hungry every 2-3 hours, we had to make several stops along the way. Here the kids are playing on a playground at a rest stop with their daddy. (I have come to love rest stops that provide more than just a toilet and maybe a vending machine).

Our first stop was Cincinnati. Great city with not nearly as much traffic as some of the larger cities *cough-Chicago-cough*. Speaking of Chicago, B threw up in stop and go traffic. Fun times.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Our first 'vacation-y' thing was to go to the Cincinnati Zoo with my parents, my brother, sister and her hubby. We had such a great time! It was so hot but still a lot of fun. W actually petted a goat, which is amazing for him. 

Out front, waiting for the zoo to open.

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Our lovely triple stroller. Comes in handy!

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My sis, her hubby, and Miss A in the carrier. You can just see my 'little' brother here too.

Grandaddy donated several pennies so the boys could watch them!

It was a very hot day. B is taking advantage of Grandmama's water.

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A is sleeping on Grandaddy :)

W loved the tiger!

Cincinnati Children's Museum

I think Children's Museums are great! I had no idea what one was before becoming a parent but now I would not consider a vacation complete without visiting at least one. The kids love it and learn so much every time they go! We went to this one with friends with their children. Since I didn't ask if I could post pictures of them, I just have my own children pictured :)

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The boys got soaked! Good thing I had extra clothes packed for them.

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B climbed through the maze all the way to the top. I think that was rather impressive for a two year old. He did get stuck coming back down and Hubby almost had to go in to fish him out. Which would have been problematic since it was made for very small, very thin children, not adults.

My little pearl! It is a bit fuzzy but she has such a great look on her face that I had to include it! That is a large oyster shell she is sitting in, thus the pearl :)

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My Challenge for August 2012

I have decided to try to challenge myself each month with something, well, challenging. Obviously life with three children ages 10 months to 4 years is not challenging enough. Haha.

Anyway, my challenge for this month is, dun dun dah! Only using the dryer once a week. I hate hanging socks on the line, thus the only once per week part. Should be fun! I have an outside line and an inside line already so I can dry my laundry, rain or shine.

Anyone want to join me? Or do you think I am just nuts? Either way, I am excited! I do so love a good challenge!