Let's keep them forever and ever

After admitting that I've saved the entire series of positive pregnancy tests from my first pregnancy, you confirmed that I am not insane. And then I read this, which confirmed that not only are we not crazy, but we are in fact within the norm.

Based on the poll, it looks like moms are split on this topic, but would you use a keepsake case for your positive pregnancy tests?

Found!

I finally found a great way to transport Roscoe's homemade baby food to and fro. I first discovered Innobaby's Packin' Smart dispensers years ago in one of my favorite Richmond maternity stores. At the time I thought the concept was a cool one and noted the brand for future use. The Innobaby line has since expanded to include a product called Packin' Smart Stack-N-Seal, which is designed to store items both dry and wet. They come in stacks of two or four and have the capacity to hold a volume of a half cup in each container--perfect portions for Roscoe's banana and mango fruit puree, cheerios, or even water.

I love their versatility. Each container can be used individually, or when more storage is needed, the containers interlock and stack into a neat tier. The lid on each container creates a natural dispenser great for sprinkling dry snacks out onto a surface, or pouring into another dish. Each lid can also be twisted off entirely and then you have a nice open-mouthed container from which to spoon out the contents. Oh! And they're dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe, as well as BPA, and Phthalate free.

I just fill 'em up and toss them into the diaper bag, and we're all set. No leaks so far, and they make for convenient portability of healthy food when we're out and about.

Keep'n Fresh Baby Storage is also made by Innobaby. The glass containers hold a half cup serving. These too are microwave, oven, and freezer safe. They are adorable in person--way cuter than I ever thought baby food storage could be--and they have lids that snap on to create an airtight seal to keep food protected. Leftover bananas, avocados, and apples always turn brown if I just cover them with saran wrap and store in the fridge. Not the case with these! Additional sizes offer smaller portion sizes for babies new to the foodie world, though they are not available in glass.

Both products have a long list of nice features. But what I love best is that they are functional, and make it simple and easy for me to feed Roscoe the way that I want to, even when we're not at home.

SUCCESS!

Before Roscoe arrived, our plan was to spend Saturday of Memorial Day weekend purchasing our new car. But since R decided to show up on Tuesday, we initiated Plan B.

After our pediatrician appointment on Friday, Jacqueline headed South with the babe and I braved the holiday weekend traffic heading North, final destination: Annapolis Volvo. After many trips to consider cars at several different dealers, Jacqueline's new baby mobile is a sick looking titanium gray Volvo S80, with plenty of safety features to keep the little guy well protected.


After I arrived home Friday evening, we loaded Baby R into his car seat, and Jacqueline and I took him for a spin to Babies R Us for some essentials. The ride was smooth and the baby was relieved to be out of his previous budget travel accommodations.

Roscoe in his car seat:

Dude, where's my diaper bag?

I am now the proud owner of a Diaper Dude man-bag. Connoisseur of fine things and former roommate Ronak finally stopped by last night to deliver my belated couple's shower present. It is great. Lots of pockets, clips, and the like for all of my gear and baby's stuff too! Nothing like style and function. So the next time we meet don't confuse me with Brad Pitt, we just carry the same diaper bag.

we. need. a. new. car.

We've been on the fence about this for the better part of a year, but with the little guy on the way it suddenly seems imperative. The car seat is in and while I love having Echo power, I think it is safe to say we could use a slightly larger (and newer) car. As you can see it is a tight fit for the car seat. If I were an inch taller (or Jacqueline was a foot or so taller) we'd be in trouble.

Exhibit 1.

Exhibit 2.