When I became a Mom about 18 months ago my whole life changed, yea I know people say that all the time, but it really does. There's so many things I thought I knew but I really had no clue. There are lots of complex topics that fit into that statement that I want to and will talk about but I thought I should start small...
When I become a Mom my interpretation of the word "independence" changed. I am my own person but I am also a Mom which means I usually have a little boy vying for my attention for what used to feel like 24 hours a day (and I'm sure some days it was) and now is more like 12 hours a day. When you have a child it's always about the next thing, first it was when are they going to sit up? When are they going to crawl? Walk? Talk? It just goes on and on. And then when it happens I always have a mini panic attack when I realize he doesn't need me in the same way he did before, he's growing up. On the bright side it means he's gaining independence and so am I.
When you are a new Mom it's the little things that help you maintain your sanity and your independence. I love getting out with Griffin (my son) even if we're just going to the park but I've always hated toting around a giant knapsack or baby bag. It sounds so silly but I missed just having a purse. About 6 months ago I decided enough is enough and I needed to find a solution. I was frustrated that the few times I went out without Griffin I had to switch bags or carry the baby bag, what a pain (who wants to carry diapers around on date night)... I began searching, I tried little backpacks and some various tote bags but everything felt like a baby bag or it just wasn't big enough. That was until I found out that someone I know, or should I say reconnected with on Facebook (Isn't FB funny that way) makes these bags called "wet bags":
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| 2 Wet Bags created by Made Just For You - by Lisa |
Here's a picture of a coordinated blanket, wet bag, and snack bag:
In honor of the beginning of Mom Mondays Lisa has generously offered to give a wet bag to one of my readers, ooooh! So here's all the info:
FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MadeJustForYouByLisa
(The majority of the fabric options are on the FaceBook page and if you'd like to place an order please just send a direct msg via the FaceBook page)
Etsy Page: http://www.etsy.com/shop/madejustforyoubylisa
Wet Bag Info
Size: 13" by 16" (custom sizes available, message Lisa for a quote)
Price: $25
The winner will receive one Wet Bag in a fabric of their choice!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Lisa also makes blankets and other custom items, here's Griffin modeling his new chevron minky blanket:
These sound so handy! I don't do cloth diapers, but I picture something like this being perfect for beach trips!
ReplyDeleteAlso, love the idea of Mom Mondays! I'm always trying to figure out how much to talk about motherhood on my blog, too. Don't want to be a bore, but it seems weird to leave out this massive part of my life. :)
You've gotta write about the aspects of your life that are important to you! Keep a balance, and it won't be " boring!"
DeleteI've been using my wet bags for years as everything BUT wet bags! I didn't cloth diaper for long but my bags are still my most used item - lunch bags, small diaper bags, wet swimsuit bags, spare change of clothes bags. They are simply awesome and every mom needs one!
ReplyDeleteHe's a cutie! My kids are 8 and 10, so they're just starting to be a little independent. It's funny that some days they don't want me around, and other days they're curled up on my lap and need lots of attention. I feel like I'm always on-call. It IS nice that I can do a bit more for myself now, like run (or take a nap!).
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until my child needs me less and less. We're working on potty training right now, so it'll be one more step in total independence. My son is cute and I love him and I cherish this time I really do, but sometimes its tiring.
ReplyDeleteAs my kids got older, it hard hard for me as they got more independent. One one hand, I wanted them to be able to do more for themselves. It's great to go to family functions and not have to watch them every second. On the other hand it's kinda sad when you realize they don't need you for everything like they used to.
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