Diaper changing stations

So I just thought about this scenario and thought I should blog about it.  I recently (over Easter) traveled back to my home state of Indiana and spent A LOT of time in airports with an almost 4 year old and 3 month old baby.  So of course, while I was there we had to go and change diapers and use the bathroom.  In Indianapolis, there was this beautiful family bathroom, that even came equipped with a seat to trap a toddler into while you used the toilet.  LOVE it!  While I didn't actually use the seat, I can understand the need for it and am thankful that someone else thought to put it in there.

However, once in Baltimore, where I had a layover, I went into the restroom to change a diaper and the changing station was outside the stall.  So I change the diaper and go to throw it away, and the trash can is on the other side of the restroom.  Who thought of that?  Someone who doesn't have to change diapers, for sure!  While I applaud the airport for having the changing station outside of the restroom, because frankly what do handicapped people do when parents of young children are in their handicapped stalls changing a diaper, I still find it difficult to manuver with two small children.  The family bathroom is by far the best thought that someone in airports has ever had.  That along with family boarding.  I applaud that as well.

"Thank you for calling me back."

"Thank you for calling me back."  What?!?  "Thank you for calling me back," is what I said to someone this morning for returning my phone call.  Have we gotten to a place in our society where were have to thank someone for calling us back?  Granted I had called on Monday, and it is now Thursday.  Not only did I call on Monday, but called again on Wednesday and now it being Thursday, they finally called me back, and I thanked them?  Shouldn't they have been apologizing to me for not calling back sooner?

Granted, I am a self-described people pleaser.  I hate it when people are mad at me, I hate it when people might even possibly be made at me.  I sit there and stew and think to myself "are they mad?, should I call them or send them a note?, could I have done something differently?"  Even if I wasn't even in the wrong, I try to go out of my way to make people happy (although, I am sure my husband would strongly disagree).  So since I am this self-described people pleaser, I am saying "thank you" for calling me back. 

What do you think is the appropriate time for someone to call you back?  In this particular situation I was wanting some information which I believed to be time sensitive, therefore I called again two days later and left another message.  In today's day and age we are all busy, but how long does it take to make a return phone call.  Especially when it isn't someone that you know personally that isn't going to spend hours on the phone with you?  Are we so busy that we can't remember customer service skills?

My new diaper bag!

I LOVE my new diaper bag!  The best thing about it, is that is isn't even really a diaper bag!  It is actually a purse, but I would never carry a purse around that is this big, so it makes an excellent diaper bag!  It has the pockets on the sides for the bottles, it has the zippered part inside that I put my cell phone and wallet in.  It has small compartments inside for the hand sanitzier and other misc items.  It also has a little ring that I can attach my keys to so that I don't have to go searching in the bag for my keys.  I also love how the entire bags zips up, so I am not worried about someone stealing my wallet out of the bag!

WICKED

So hubby and I went to the see the show WICKED last night at the Murat and it was AWESOME!! The cast was amazing, the costumes were phenomenal, and the singing was inspiring! Galinda - the ga is silent was so hilarious! I really makes you think twice about the Wicked Witch of the West and if she was really misunderstood. If you get a chance, go and see it - you won't be disappointed!

One Step Ahead Catalog - LOVE IT!

I absoletly love my One Step Ahead Catalog. So much so that I wish it has its own store front so that I could have one stop shopping for anything I would need baby related. Recently I sent in a order to help with with my dd (now 2) potty training and some other essentials. See below my purchase and how much I love it!

This is the cushie traveler. I LOVE this little gadget. It folds up small enough so that it will fit in your purse and it is sturdy enough that the kiddos don't feel like they are going to tall through the toilet!

This is the dripstik - this is fantastic for when the kiddos have an ice cream cone or a popcicle. It doesn't drip all over them with this little gadget! Drips right onto the dripstik and clean up is a cinch!

Finally the juicepal. How many times have kids had a juice box only to figure out how to squeeze the life out of it? Not with this little device - the kids can squeeze, but the hard outside covering prevents that from happening. Plus it has handles on each side and give them someplace to hold onto. LOVE it!

Check out http://www.onestepahead.com/home.jsp?siteId=117 for other items that you could live without, but life is so much easier with these around!

Depressing Economy

These days I don't enjoy watching the news. Not to say that I ever really enjoyed watching the news, I typically turn it on to watch what the weather is going to be like. But living in the midwest, even these days I don't want to turn it on for that very reason since it has been snowing or had the threat of snow for the past couple of days. It is supposed to be SPRING! Where is the spring weather?

Otherwise, my husband works for AT&T and anyday now they will strike and walk off their job. They are currently working without a contract and the Union and AT&T can't seem to come to an agreement. In this economy I am greatful that he even has a job, while so many people do not have a job. But it is depressing to turn on the news and hear that the NASDAQ is down and the stock market is losing money and people's life savings are going down the drain. How did things get this bad?

Meanwhile we are trying to take one day at a time and be thankful for the things that we have: a roof over our head, food in our bellies and the love of each other to keep us warm at night.

Protective Sticker on your Cell Phone

Okay - the above picture is not something that I found on the internet but I picture that I took - just last night!! The sticker that they give you to protect the screen for your cell phone..........you aren't REALLY supposed to keep that on there. It is just supposed to protect your cell phone during transit. So why is this person still keeping hers on there, when it is already peeling off? Now I will cut some of you a break, and myself...sometimes you can't really tell if there is one on there or not. And I'm sure that I've gone at least a week or two with a new cell phone with a sticker on some part of it. Maybe even over the camera part of my new cell phone - but it is OBVIOUS that there is a sticker on this phone. RIP off the band aid people!! If you are that worried about scratching the cover, buy a case cover!!!