What do you think? Did I miss anything good? What are you hoping for this Mothers' Day?
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Mothers' Day Gift Ideas for Any Budget!
Mothers' Day is right around the corner, so I put together a little shopping guide for those of you who just can't think of what to get for your mom. (Or what to ask for from your kiddos). I have almost all of these items aside from the camera bag. But it makes me drool so of course I couldn't leave it out! And I don't have this exact dress, but I've got a number of similar ones, perfect to throw on and go to the zoo, Target, or even a date night!
What do you think? Did I miss anything good? What are you hoping for this Mothers' Day?
What do you think? Did I miss anything good? What are you hoping for this Mothers' Day?
new lens excitement
I got a new lens today! It's the new 50mm f/1.8 AF-S lens from Nikon (the AF-S is the key part so that the lens will autofocus on my D5100). I'm not sure if I love it yet (the lens, I mean, the camera I am head over heels in love with). The 50mm kinda feels too "zoomy-inny" (yes, it's a word) compared to my 35mm, so I feel like I need to take a step back so I can get more in the picture.
And also, "Daddy's HOME!":
And also, "Daddy's HOME!":
(this was taken with my new lens, see how I cut off the top of his head?)
FINALLY!
When I took Charlie in for his one year check-up a couple months ago as we were leaving his pediatrician mentioned something about me being able to turn his carseat around now. His pediatrician!! Now I'll be the first to admit that I'm a little bit of a carseat nazi, but c'mon, the studies are there...extended rear facing is safer. And I was appalled that a doctor (especially one who specializes in children's health!) wouldn't be up to date on those studies. Well finally, "the American Academy of Pediatrics now advises parents to keep toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they exceed the height or weight limit for the car seat, which can be found on the back of the seat". {source} And to those naysayers who argue that the toddlers legs may be too long to remain in their carseat facing backwards, I say, I'd rather have my toddler with a broken leg than a broken neck.
Our seat (the Britax Marathon in CowMOOflauge
--which I love, btw) can be used rear-facing until 35 pounds. Charlie is a smidge over 20 right now, so he's got a while.
I'm so glad that the AAP has finally changed their recommendations on this, and I hope that many parents will listen. It's not too late, even if you've already turned your toddler around (though I'll admit it may be a little more difficult once they've tasted that forward facing freedom).
Our seat (the Britax Marathon in CowMOOflauge
--which I love, btw) can be used rear-facing until 35 pounds. Charlie is a smidge over 20 right now, so he's got a while.I'm so glad that the AAP has finally changed their recommendations on this, and I hope that many parents will listen. It's not too late, even if you've already turned your toddler around (though I'll admit it may be a little more difficult once they've tasted that forward facing freedom).
Charlie, peacefully rear-facing for a loooooonnnnngggg time.
What about your little one?
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