{Liberty and Lace}

Baby must haves

2010-02-11T23:08:00.004-06:00

Okay all you expectant moms.......

I know a lot of us are second time Mommies, and most of us aren't due for what seems like 10 years but I already have running in my head all my must haves so I thought I'd share!

Nuk Orthodontic Pacifiers

(the orthodontic shape is better formed to the mouth and in my experience falls out less that the straight designs like the soothies)

Swaddle blankets or just the good ol swaddle technique

These are great b/c they can't wiggle out of them as easily, wonderful for bed time.

Then there's the always trusty swaddle method that Liberty is already learning!

http://www.swaddlebaby.com/how-to-use.html

An inclined breathable sleep positioner

This one is the The First Years™ Airflow™ Wedge with Sleep Positioner by Learning Curve™

Liberty loved this! The incline was always great if she fell asleep while eating and she slept longer with the sleep positioner. Of course this is only good until they start rolling over!

A waterproof mattress pad and lap pads for the crib

I would put the lap pad down under the sleep position when she was really little so if she spit up I didn't have to change the sheets. I also put in in her bassinet a lot of times. Seriously the last thing you want to do is change the sheet every day!

The crib waterproof mattress pad is a must, imagine poopy leakage soaked through to the mattress.....nasty.

For all you Breast feeding Mommas

The Medela Special Needs feeder

(Haberman)

Don't let the name fool you. I got one of these nipples in the hospital because she was in the nicu and it was great. It's designed to be most like the nipple and has different flow levels. So you start out on the shortest line and the rotate over to the longest after a bit to simulate your let down. With a normal bottle they will get the same amount the whole time and can become frustrated when they go back to you. Daddies and grandmas love to have a special time to feed the babies and I didn't want to deny them that!

These are just a few, and obviously not everything you need....but they were some of my must have on hand items.

Love you all!

Jenny

My heart will double in size this year

2010-01-18T10:52:00.003-06:00

I was a little scared to have a second child. I didn't know how I could love anyone as much as I love Liberty. I realize now my love won't be split in two for my children, but double in size.

This is baby Waldrop at 14 wks 3 days.

Due July 8th, 2010

There is such a baby boom this year! These babies will have lots of friends and lots of love around them! Our child is especially lucky because he/she will have the sweetest big sister anyone could wish for.

God. is. good.

Much Love,

Jenny

Can't live without.....

2009-09-16T14:48:00.006-05:00

Borax, seriously this stuff is amazing. Even Tedd loves it!!!! He looks forward to cleaning becuase we have something that actually works well, and that I make myself! Here's the recipe for my clean all....and I mean all. I use it on counter tops, carpet, bathrooms, floors, clothing stains, glass, dining room table....basically anything I can spray it on I do!

All Purpose Cleaner

Mix together 1 quart warm water, 1 tsp liquid soap, 1 tsp borax and 1/4 C white vinegar. Put in a spray bottle!

I mix it all in my spray bottle, but put the water in first! If you add the other ingredients first you'll just have a bubble mess everywhere.

I tend to add just a tiny but more borax and little bit less vinegar you don't have to, I just

always worry about the vinegar being to harsh on something.

I also add a 1/2 Cup of Borax to every load of laundry. It's cheap and works better than oxyclean as a laundry booster!

p.s. I buy mine at Target or Walmart it's the cheapest I've found

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Okay, don't judge this next one.....

The Twilight Soundtrack, I know lame....but I actually LOVE it!

I listen to it in the car, working out, whenever I need a pick me up! I bought mine on itunes (CD cases are such a waste of space to me)

I really probably just wanted an excuse to blog about twilight without looking like a freak. I don' think I accomplished that though :(.

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My Jane Austen: The Complete Novels

In one handy book I have all of my Jane Austen Favs at hand whenever I need a fix. I take this book everywhere.

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And lastly, my Library Card......

This little rascal brings me hours and hours of enjoyment. Not only to I get to read books for free (granted if I had the amazing built in bookshelves that I have in my dreams I would probably spend entirely too much money on books to fill them), but Liberty gets to take books home that she loves too! I've also started renting a few movies (mostly masterpiece theater ha). Go check out your local library today if you need something to do on this rainy Nashville, almost fall (yeah!!!) day.

Much love,

Jenny

Current loves

2009-09-03T12:43:00.011-05:00

.Here are some things I'm currently loving.

Radnor Lake on a rainy day = lots and lots of wildlife

We encountered lots of deer very close up, even walking across the path right in front of us and a fawn taking a rest next the the trail. Squirrels and chipmunks scurried up trees as we passed, but allowed Liberty to take a look at them before they went.

{Honest to goodness fawn nestled in some leaves 10 feet from us, didn't phase him at all!}

{Curved tree trunks seem imperfect, but how perfect are theses?!}

{Hard to see, but there was a deer ahead just munching away right next to the trail}

{I need a tree that has heart shaped leaves}

{I love that something dead can become something so beautiful}

Caution: must be 21 to enter

{Yard Dog Red Wine $11 YUM}

If you love Jane Austen movies....

{Seriously, try and get your hands on this, I used Netflix}

{I laughed, I cried, I couldn't stop watching}

{4 episodes BBC style, doesn't get much better, oh BBC you have my heart}

Much Love,

Jenny

New Love Birds

2009-08-23T22:15:00.008-05:00

I have a few new pieces for the Liberty and Lace collection! I love sitting down not knowing what I'm going to make and then voila there's a new member to my family sitting in my little hands! Well here they are, lovers in love.

{Catherine and Heathcliff}

{Rosalie and Emmett}

{Lois and Clark - Yellow}

Hope you enjoy! Have a beautiful and blessed day my loves.

Much Love,

Jenny

A night of lovely music and ultimate awkwardness

2009-08-20T10:04:00.013-05:00

Last night Melissa and I went to see by Bobby Long at 3rd and Lindsley. It was actually a very lovely show! He co-wrote a song that Melissa and I love {love is not even really strong enough to describe how we feel about said song} and thought we would really like his style. It was a one man show with one amazing guitar and a harmonica......not to mention the youthful brit with the shaggy hair. Anyway, we had a great time. I was more awkward than I expected myself to me, but his fans were insane! I almost felt like I was at a young Elvis show or something. They actually terrified me and I kept my eyes on the floor the whole night. Enough words here's some pics!

{Laid back one man show by, as far as I can tell, an alien}

{fav shot of the evening}

{Fake hugs because I was too scared of all the crazed ladies to ask for a real picture}

All in all it was a night of laughter, heartbreak, lovely music, and of course taco bell.

2009-08-06T10:58:00.009-05:00

Good day lovely friends! This is my first official post(in my head a crowd is cheering, I know this is only in my head though ;) )! I want to start by saying how much I love and adore all of my family and friends. This weekend I had the great joy of spending time with some of my best friends in the whole world, and if I do say so myself we had a grand time!

The stunning Lori Welch graced us with her presence from the big city of Chicago. My tried and true besty Melissa Prevost balanced out the weekend with her motherly ways. The radiant Jill Hickmanstowed away every minute she could with us. While Mrs. Katie Belle opened up her home so we could all enjoy little Lori while we had her. Marshmallow fights, boom-box kitchen dances, lots of coffee and some yummy Noshville sum up the parts of a whole wonderful weeekend!

Have a wonderful and blessed day!

Adoringly,

Jenny

2009-06-26T16:24:00.007-05:00

I feel like I'm the new kid on the first day of school! {HELLO} My name is Jenny. I just hope you all love my ramblings as much as I love you. For now I will just introduce you to....well me!

So that's me, Jenny Waldrop......hi. This is me and mon bebe! Her name is Liberty Eden Waldrop and she is 2 years old.

So getting a family photo is really hard, I'm sure you all know. Here's the best I've got. The Hubs name is Dustin Tedd Foxx Waldrop (unofficial middle name of course). He has the immense pleasure of looking just like Liberty.

So, the gist of me is...I'm 25 (and have recently decided to stay this age for a while so no 26th bday this year folks!) I am a wife, of almost 5 years! Crazy. I'm a Mommy to little Liberty Eden Waldrop who will be 3 in a few months. I'm a Jesus lover, and a dreamer...sometimes I forget what is real and what is just in my dreams! Hope you all like my blog and are not to awful bored of it.

Much love,

Jenny