Two Attached

Unless you have been living under a rock somewhere you have probably seen the Time article that came out about a month ago featuring a mom on the cover nursing her three year old son.

Photo found Here

I am happy that Time decided to cover Attachment Parenting (AP) however, like most other people who practice AP will tell you, this cover does not portray the average AP lifestyle. I think that Time did a great job of catching readers attention and then quickly made mothers/fathers/guardians feel like they were not doing the best for their kids if they are not practicing AP.

A response to Time's question "Are you mom enough?"

Before Everett was born there were a few things that I knew I wanted to do, for example I knew I wanted to breastfeed him and I knew that I wanted to be with him as much as possible.  I didn't expect to really change a whole lot after Everett was born but as soon as that little boy was here I would never be the same.

NYC breast feeding advertisement 

"Milks favorite cookie."
Pretty clever

I definitely did not expect that I would breastfeed Everett past twelve months or co-sleep or wear him every where but there was something deep down inside of me that made all of those things feel so natural. 

Benefits of extended breast feeding

I love boobies!

I have never been one to "go by the book" and I usually have a pretty relaxed and laid back outlook on life and I think that this has also crossed into my parenting. I try not to get caught up on what percentile Everett is in or if he is keeping up or passing his peers. I just let Everett be Everett and the rest will fall into place.

I would love this bed!

I love baby snuggles.

For another post on my thoughts on motherhood, check out this post.

For more information about attachment parenting visit the Dr. Sears website, the Kelly Mom website, and the Attachment Parenting website. 

Open for Business

Everett's got his lawnmower all tuned up and ready to go. Let me know if your lawn is in need of a trim and I'll be sure to send him over! ;)

Get Out There

I love getting out and exploring my local community and I love that Fredericksburg has such a great programs to offer.  This past week we went to Picnic in the Park at Hurkamp Park in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  I went with my friend Christopher (you can see him in this post), Lilly, Everett, and two of Christopher's friends.  We packed a lunch and a blanket and had a great time hanging out under a tree at the park.  The music was great and it was so cute to see all the kiddos dancing around. 

View of people taking in the music, dancing, and hanging out

Just relaxing

Checking out the water fountain

Lilly meeting Sergeant Pepper at Horseshoes and Hand Grenades a Vintage Shop downtown

Fredericksburg Parent Magazine had a photographer there taking pictures

Christopher and Everett

Fun times

Mmmm lunch

Lilly and I

Some of the vendors that were at the park

See the T+L on the tree above my hand?
This is the tree that Tyler proposed to me under at Hurkamp Park!

What have you been up to lately? Is there anything that you do around your town? 

My Sister the Superstar

If you know Tyler and I you probably know that we are huge Washington Capitals fans. We have been going to games together for the past four years and really enjoy getting into the games.  

Caps Playoffs 2009

What's up Ovi?

So what does this have to do with my sister?  Well, I am proud to "announce" that my sister is a Washington Capitals Red Rocker cheerleader!  She auditioned for this team this past weekend and made the cut! I am so excited for her and to have one more reason to go to more Caps games!

One of the newest members of the Red Rockers

Aunt Becca's biggest fan

The 2012-2013 Red Rockers

Congratulations Rebecca, I am so proud to be your sister!

Dear Mother

Dear Mother,

I think I realized today that you really truly are gone and my heart is broken. Each time I think about you I smile and then I realize that our time on earth together has ended and I can't stop the tears from coming. I hold it together most days but alone with my thoughts at night I can't hold the tears back anymore. I know you are at peace and are watching over us but I can't fight the selfish part of me that wants you back. I want you to come back and see what Everett is doing this week and next week and the week after that. I want you to come back so we can spend just one more day together. I don't know how I will ever be able to think of you as just a memory. You were my second Mother. You taught me many things but most of all how to be patient and how to love everyone.

I miss you.

Love,

Daughter

Daily Happenings: 6/25/12

Not too much to report today. Here are the highlights:

- Went for a walk with "Aunt" Karita

- I got a lot of work done (wahoo) while the kiddos played and napped

- Mowgli got a much needed haircut

- Closed out my Thirty One party

- Play date fun

- Visited "Aunt" Tonya

- Dinner with Aunt Krystal, Uncle Aaron, and Colt

- Walked down the street with Gran and PigPaw

- Set up the pool so it will be ready for swimming tomorrow

- SLEEP! :)

Pool Time with Gran and PigPaw

Everett had a great time yesterday in the pool!  He even had some special guests, his Gran and PigPaw!  It was so nice out and we figured why not take a dip in the pool?  E loves being in the water and especially loves splashing!

Ohh splashy!

Torpedo!

Yay!

This is awesome!

Super fast!

Gran AND PigPaw in the pool!

Cool, a bucket!

Lovins!

I got a turtle on my head but don't call me a turtle head!

Girls Night

Yesterday night I had a lovely bunch of ladies over for a Thirty One Party!  My good friend Emma sells Thirty One and showed us almost all of the awesome products that Thirty One has to offer.  They have some seriously cute stuff!  We had a great time and enjoyed being able to see all of the bags as well as hang out and have some girl time (plus Everett and Colt!) 

Mmm food!

Simple Sangria (Like the "wine charms"?)

My beautiful sister

Cookies!

Getting his chow on before the party started!

Gran getting ready for the party!

Sylvie, Brittany, Julie, and my mom

Colt, reading about jury duty

Yes?!

Brittany, Sylvie, my mom, Julie, Sonja, and Jackie

Yes, Everett can fit in the Large Utility Tote (which is on special this month!!)

Emma showing us the bags!

Karita and my mom

Gina checking out the catalog

Mom! Don't put me in the bag anymore!

Love Mrs. Karita

DOG!

Emma totaling up the order

That's a wrap!

If you are interested in ordering any Thirty One products but couldn't make it to my party please check out Emma's website here! Make sure to click "My Parties" and then "Laura T's Party"! The party will close out tomorrow morning (6/23/12)! Happy shopping!

Note: I was not paid or perked by Emma or Thirty One for writing this post. I love the products and know some of you do too! :)