new mommy night time routine..

I think being a mom we need some daily routines to take time to make ourselves feel good and take care of our selves and my night time routine is one of those things I look forward to it most eveinings.  So I though I would share what works for me.Okay having a new born I don't wear make up everyday but at least half the week I make the effort to put on something just because I feel better and more put together when I do.  So that being said the first thing I have to do in my routine is remove my make up and I do that one of two ways.  

Option one is cold cream.  I love this I can't believe I haden't started using this years ago. I learned about on dulce candys channel (I don't add the avacado seed ).  I rub it all over and wipe if off with a wet wash cloth.  It even removes waterproof makeup!  It is great for dry skin also. 

Option two is my norwex make up remover cloths.  I love these they just require water and they scrub off your makeup.  If I have had a long day and am super tired I can lotion and stop after this step.

Next I wash my face and the current face wash I am using is this one by cervea.  I can't tell you how much I like it because it has only been a few days but so far so good.  After this I will remove left over mascara with what ever generic brand dupe for neutrogina eye makeup remover I have and a cotton round.

Anther option I add some nights is exfoliating my lips.  I am many ways I do this but my current fav is the elf lip exfoliator.  It is awesome non messy doesn't taste gross and is in a lip stick form. 

I then moisturize and I am using a cerave one that seems to be doing well.  (I am not sure this is the exact bottle because mine is blue but it has a pump)

On my way walking to bed I smooth a layer of this over my face and neck also.  It is 5$ for a giant tub and it works just as good as anything I have tried so far. 

Last but not least I have a little thing of this sitting on my night stand and I put a little on my lips to moisturize them over night :) 

Upon occasion there is a microdermabrasion or a face mask or eye cream but this was my low maintenance new mommy routine not my full out pamper routine.  What are your die hard products you use and swear by and can't skip.  I would love to hear.

long time no see..

 Well Guys I am sorry it has been forever since I posted!!  The time has just flown by.  After the big scary mess that happened with Max's home coming.  I have been really staying home as much as possible and just taking care of and enjoying the little monster boy.  He was pretty colicky for a while there but he has come around.  He has his first cold right now but seems on the up swing and is in good spirits. He is now today 2 months old!!  He has started to sleep a good 5-6 hour stretch at the first half of the night which is heavenly.  I attribute it to a great (longggggg) bed time routine.  We give him a bath if it is bath night, then it is a baby massage to help with the tummy,pajamas and swaddling into a sleep sack,  then two to 3 bedtime stories, and a good feeding then bedtime.  He has really started to turn around since we started this nightly.  Plus I make sure he gets in some tummy time and enough exercise to get strong and wear himself out

Here are some recent pics..

Him rocking his dinosaur hat.

 His sweet little hands..

 Him enjoying his bumbo.  He loves it!!  We tuck a blanky to help stabilize him and I stay right there the whole time.  But it is good for him to build his muscles and he thinks it is hilarious.

 Playing with his mama..he is really starting to like to play and smile and even giggle or squeal every now and again.

 His reaction this morning when I was making monkey noises at him..lol it was a big hit.

 cutest dimples ever!!

This was him headed out to the drs the other day to get his cold checked out.

He is sleeping in his rock and play beside me right now (he has been in there all week to help elevate him due to his cold) but since we are up doing extra feedings and steamy bathrooms to help the cold that means less sleep so I am off to sneak in a nap before the girls get home.  :)  I will try to get better about posting.

max's newborn photos

 Today me and my g.f. Amy spent the morning torturing Max and sticking him in all kinds of weird places and naked and taking pics of him.  I though I would share the newborn pics we came up with :)

He was a bit fussy because he is going through a growth spurt but he we had fun and got quiet a few good ones we could use.  We must have worn him out because he has been sleeping pretty much all afternoon.  :)  Hope you guys enjoyed I am off to feed the monkey and cook dinner for the rest of the crew.. Have a good one!

max

When I had Max I was lucky enough that my gf Amy was there to take picture of all the special moments you might forget or want to cherish when going through the wonderful day of your babies birth. I picked some of my favorite moments she caught to share the story of the day with you.

This is the moment that they said I was at 10 and ready to go.

 This was the monitor we watched all day.

This was me and my hubby when they started to get things ready for me to have max.

 He was such a great support. 

This is me pushing.

Here is the moment the dr caught Max.

Here is the little guy with my dr.

Here is the example of a great moment I would have forgotten.  This is the first time I held Max.  Clearly I would never forget that but what I did forget was..

Them trying to get the monitor unstuck from his hair lol.

Such  sweet little guy and such a great moment.

 

He is just soo sweet

Our first family photo both a bit choked up.

Here is the screen saying he weighed 8pds 2 oz.

Here is daddy cutting his cord.

Holding daddys hand while he got cleaned up.

Waiting to hold his little man.

Max's feet crossed waiting in the little crib thing.

Daddy holding his baby boy for the first time

Love this.

 

Daddy had to try his football hat Amy knit him on.

 

Here is when the girls came to meet their baby brother

I know one thing...this was love at first sight for sure.

So excited to meet her brother.

Could hardly wait her turn to hold the little guy.

Soo in love with baby brother.

So those were a few of my favorite special moments that got caught.  I am soo happy that these were captured. 

I hope you guys enjoyed seeing the moments when this little guy entered our world and changed our lives forever.  :)