I'm New Here...

     The place I came from was so dark and cozy, it was the perfect temperature all the time, and when I wanted something I jst sent an order via the umbilical womb service and you knew just what I needed! I spent a long time in there, so when I came out and it was bright and loud and I had to wear these "diapers" and "clothes", well, it was weird, because, you see, I'm new here.
    The word is, that some people will tell you not to hold me too much, and not to tend to me every time I cry. Don't listen to them, I'm not used to this place. And your smell, sound, and touch are the only ones I know. You can't spoil me, and you can never love me TOO much, so please hold me when you can, I really need you, because I'm new here.
    I know that there are times I will cry a lot, and there are times I won't want to sleep. But be patient with me, I don't have all the words that you do, so I have a hard time telling you what I need. And even though I'm small, I'm still a human, just like you, sometimes I don't feel good, I'm cranky, my belly hurts, I'm just not tired yet, or I just want you to hold me, don't forget, I'm new here.
     And just know that I love you everyday, not just on the days you have make up on, or the ones when your clothes are clean. Even on the days when we are cranky together and cry together, I love you those days too. And just know that I will love just as much and need you just as much for the rest of my life, just in different ways, even when I'm not so new here.

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Bug Off Spray

Okay, I made it, and our first 2 nights were a success! Outside time, with no bites! For those of you who have reactions (or kiddos with reactions) to mosquito bites, you know how awful and itchy they can be. So the options are to use chemical laden sprays to avoid bites or get the horrible bites and have the itch and fear of west nile and the slew of other yuckiness associated with the blood suckers, no win situation! I did a lot of research on some of the essential oils that were suggested on the Facebook page and others I found that help bug repellent properties and came up with this recipe! Easy ratios, and easy to obtain materials!

2.5 oz. boiled water (distilled if you prefer)
2.5 oz. witch hazel
2.5 mL eucalyptus, tea tree, lemongrass, and lavender essential oils

Put them all in a spray bottle and be sure to shake before you apply each time, as the oil will rise to the top. Also, if you prefer not to use a spray, you can also place a stack of cotton
rounds in a container and pour the (well shaken) mixture over them for ready to use wipes.

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