Dear Lindsey,
My brother, sister-in-law, and their two children recently visited from out of state. They stayed with my husband and I for 10 days and during that time, their 8 year old daughter, "Sally" was always "borrowing" things without permission. It was made clear to both of the children that our bedroom and bathroom were off limits. One day I found her in my bathroom playing with my designer make-up which she pretty much ruined. She also took clothes out of my closet, went through my jewelry box, and even took money out of a savings jar I had stored in our closet. When Sally got caught taking each of these things, her mother made her give them back, told her not to do it again, and did nothing more to punish her. I tried to talk to my brother about this behavior and he just waffled and told me that his wife does the discipline. I can't believe they let Sally get away with this type of behavior and do nothing about it. I'm afraid she's going to grow up to be a kleptomaniac or partake in other worse behavior as she gets older. How can I get through to my brother and sister-in-law that their lack of discipline is unacceptable?
-Disappointed in Colorado
Dear Disappointed in Colorado,
It sounds like your brother and sister-in-law need a wake up call! This isn't the first time I've heard this type of scenario, and I don't understand why some parents are so lazy in the discipline area. Children need boundaries and consequences to their actions. Some parents want to be their childrens' friend and be a cool parent. Well, kids are going to have enough friends their own age. They don't need more friends, they need parents!
It isn't fair to you when your niece steals and destroys your things. You are trying to do your family a favor by letting them stay with you while you visit and this type of behavior should be unacceptable to Sally's parents. If they are unwilling to take action when Sally is acting up, then you have the right to discipline her yourself while she's under your roof. If her parents don't like it, then you can ask them to stay in a hotel during their visits.
Maybe during their next visit or over the phone you can have a heart to heart discussion with Sally about why she is being such a brat and pulling a Winona Ryder in your house. It may be an extension of something that is going on at home or school that your brother or sister-in-law hasn't told you about. Many times when children act out it's because there's a bigger issue going on.
Sally is not your kid so ultimately you can not make parenting decisions. All you can do is tell Sally's parents how you feel and hope they do something about it. For future visits, tell them they can either keep their kid in check, stay in a hotel, or don't visit at all. Maybe that will be enough to make them realize Sally's behavior is inappropriate and unwelcoming.
Lots of Love,
Lindsey
Question from Perturbed Parent
Dear Lindsey
I took all 4 of my kids (yes all 4) to a graduation. I brought books, treats, you name it I brought it...so my kids sat and played with their stuff and not one word was made the whole time. But across the way a woman had with her 1 child that screamed and cried the whole 2 hours. After the 2 hours were up this older woman came up to me and thanked me for keeping my kids under control, and then she walked over to the other woman and told her that she should take a lesson from me and keep her kid under control.
I felt really bad for the woman with the upset child. I don't think it is anyone's place to make a comment like that to someone. I am sure the mom of the screaming kid was plenty embarrassed and really did not need it pointed out to them that her kid was a disruption.
Dear Perturbed Parent,
It sounds like the old bag needs to mind her own business and not make an already difficult situation that much worse for a struggling parent. I think any parent knows that children are going to melt down from time to time and a parent can only try to do the best they can to diffuse the situation. The only time when a stranger needs to comment on another person's parenting skills is if it is a safety issue. I'll admit, I've told a child to sit down when they are standing in a cart in the middle of Target and the mom is two aisles over looking at clothes. That child could fall and crack their head and obviously no one else is paying attention to him. If it's a situation like a melt down or temper tantrum, I'm sure the parent is already frustrated and ready to flip out so just shut your mouth, put in some ear plugs, and suck it up.
With that being said, I think parents need to know when to draw the line in public situations. If your child is screaming for two hours straight, maybe you should have removed the child from the situation when you realized that there was no calming the child down. Sometimes a change of scenery or another distraction can help the child to calm down. If you can't make the child happy in the environment they are currently in, then you need to end the child's suffering and take them home. I think most people understand that sometimes a child just can't be comforted enough to behave, and they understand if you need to bail on an important event.
If I were that woman with the screaming child I would have told that lady, "Thanks for the advice. Next time my child has a meltdown, I'll find you in the crowd and let you handle it since you obviously know better than I do. Dumb ass!"
Lots of love,
Lindsey
Question from Annoyed at Work
Dear Lindsey,
I work with in a hospital department with a group of about 15 people. I'm not particularly fond of two of my coworkers, one male and one female who'll I'll call Joe and Janice. Don't get me wrong, they're nice people, but they're both a little on the bossy side and somewhat annoying. The thing that bothers me about these two is that Joe brings Janice gifts all the time and she's a married woman. He'll show up with chocolates, flowers, trinkets, and other small gifts. In return, she'll shower him with compliments and sexual innuendos. She claims it's just harmless flirting and she would never act on any advances from Joe, but I think it's crossing a line. Their obvious flirting bothers most of us in our department, but since both of them have somewhat overbearing personalities and we all want to avoid workplace conflict, no one will say anything to them. How can we end this inappropriate behavior in our workplace?
Annoyed at Work
Dear Annoyed at Work,
It sounds like someone in your department needs to grow a pair and just tell these two that they're acting gross and inappropriate. I understand not wanting to create an even more uncomfortable situation by calling them out, but if it's bothering you and the rest of your coworkers that much then it needs to end.
The best solution would be to let your supervisor know how you and your coworkers feel about these two love birds. It should be your supervisor's responsibility to resolve conflicts, especially ones that are making the majority of the staff uncomfortable. Just explain the situation and why you feel the way you do in a professional manner and let your supervisor know you'd like the issue resolved as soon as possible.
If for some reason your supervisor speaks to Joe and Janice and they still continue their inappropriate behavior, you can either try to talk to your boss again or start dropping some not so subtle hints that they are grossing you out. You could ask Janice how her husband feels when she brings home these gifts. That might make her realize that the gifts are inappropriate. You could tell her there's a rumor going around that she and Joe are having an affair (even if there is no rumor) and it's being fueled by their constant flirting. Maybe the embarrassment of being known as a cheater will knock some sense into her.
If subtleties don't work, then just come out and say it. It sounds like your coworkers would back you up. Maybe if a few of you confront Joe and Janice together you can tackle the issue. There's strength in numbers when faced with a difficult situation.
If all else fails, you can pull a total jerk move and let Janice's husband in on what's been going on at work. Maybe an anonymous email or phone call??? A pissed off husband can end this nonsense real quick.
Lots of love,
Lindsey
I work with in a hospital department with a group of about 15 people. I'm not particularly fond of two of my coworkers, one male and one female who'll I'll call Joe and Janice. Don't get me wrong, they're nice people, but they're both a little on the bossy side and somewhat annoying. The thing that bothers me about these two is that Joe brings Janice gifts all the time and she's a married woman. He'll show up with chocolates, flowers, trinkets, and other small gifts. In return, she'll shower him with compliments and sexual innuendos. She claims it's just harmless flirting and she would never act on any advances from Joe, but I think it's crossing a line. Their obvious flirting bothers most of us in our department, but since both of them have somewhat overbearing personalities and we all want to avoid workplace conflict, no one will say anything to them. How can we end this inappropriate behavior in our workplace?
Annoyed at Work
Dear Annoyed at Work,
It sounds like someone in your department needs to grow a pair and just tell these two that they're acting gross and inappropriate. I understand not wanting to create an even more uncomfortable situation by calling them out, but if it's bothering you and the rest of your coworkers that much then it needs to end.
The best solution would be to let your supervisor know how you and your coworkers feel about these two love birds. It should be your supervisor's responsibility to resolve conflicts, especially ones that are making the majority of the staff uncomfortable. Just explain the situation and why you feel the way you do in a professional manner and let your supervisor know you'd like the issue resolved as soon as possible.
If for some reason your supervisor speaks to Joe and Janice and they still continue their inappropriate behavior, you can either try to talk to your boss again or start dropping some not so subtle hints that they are grossing you out. You could ask Janice how her husband feels when she brings home these gifts. That might make her realize that the gifts are inappropriate. You could tell her there's a rumor going around that she and Joe are having an affair (even if there is no rumor) and it's being fueled by their constant flirting. Maybe the embarrassment of being known as a cheater will knock some sense into her.
If subtleties don't work, then just come out and say it. It sounds like your coworkers would back you up. Maybe if a few of you confront Joe and Janice together you can tackle the issue. There's strength in numbers when faced with a difficult situation.
If all else fails, you can pull a total jerk move and let Janice's husband in on what's been going on at work. Maybe an anonymous email or phone call??? A pissed off husband can end this nonsense real quick.
Lots of love,
Lindsey
Review of Mexican Everyday
For Mother's Day I asked for the cookbook Mexican Everyday by Rick Bayless. You may have seen him on Top Chef Masters on Bravo TV. He is AWESOME. He is basically the king of Mexican cuisine and I'm pretty sure he's not even of Latin descent.
Last night I picked the recipe for tomatillo-sauced enchiladas with spinach and mushrooms and embarked on my culinary adventure. I had read through the recipe before hand, but most of the time, when I'm using a famous chef's recipe I somehow get lost in the middle and end up screwing something up. Usually what I make never looks like the picture in the book. And the directions are somewhat difficult to follow so I kind of wing it towards the middle of the recipe. Not this time! I breezed through the directions and ended with a successful and beautiful dish. I couldn't believe it. I also made a side of cilantro lime rice; recipe courtesy of myself.
After dinner I couldn't believe how great everything turned out and was excited to peruse the cookbook for more dinner adventures. I highly recommend this cookbook for anyone who enjoys cooking and eating Mexican food. Because of copyright enfringement and because I don't want to piss off Mr. Bayless I can not give out the recipe for the enchiladas, however, here is the recipe for my super easy rice inspired by Chipotle.
1 cup instant rice
3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Salt to taste
Chopped cilantro to taste
Combine the broth, salt, and lime juice in a pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the instant rice and cover. Let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is soaked up. Stir in the cilantro until wilted. Serve and enjoy.
Here's a picture of the final product. Yeah me and Rick Bayless. What a good team.
Question from Confused in El Paso
Dear Lindsey,
My boyfriend and I met during our sophomore year of college and moved in together after graduation. Six years later, we are still living together, renting an apartment, but he hasn't proposed yet. I love everything about him and we rarely fight except when it comes to getting engaged. He can't come up with a valid reason to not get married. He'll tell me he wants to wait until he can afford a nice ring, or until we can afford a nice wedding, or until we can afford a house. We both make a comfortable salary, so really none of these excuses are valid. Plus, I always tell him I don't need a fancy ring, wedding, or house. I'm a simple person and whatever he can afford I'd be happy with. I'd be happy eloping and getting married at the court house.
I believe his lack of commitment stems from his parents getting divorced when he was in high school. It was a terrible, messy divorce and it took my boyfriend a long time to recover. We talk about it once in a while when he is up for talking about it, and I try to reassure him that I am madly in love with him and we would never end like that.
I don't know how much longer I can wait. I try to convince myself that I'd be find if we never got married, but really I want to be able to call him my husband. I love him so much, but I'm not getting any younger and I'd like to start a family soon. Is there any way I can get him to commit?
-Confused in El Paso
Dear Confused in El Paso,
Have you ever heard the saying, "why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free"? I think this may apply in this case.
It sounds like your boyfriend is coming up with excuses to not propose when there actual may be a bigger issue at hand. He may need counseling to help get over his commitment issues, especially if he was scarred by his parents' divorce. That is a hard thing to get over even as a teenager, and if he's never dealt with his feelings then he may have some pent up issues he needs to get out. If he doesn't deal with those issues, you may never see that ring you so desire. You may want to politely suggest he talk to a professional and even offer to go with him if he needs the support.
If you want to go the non-traditional route, you could always propose to him. If he says no, then pick up the pieces of your broken heart and move on. If he says yes, then set up that appointment at the court house since you don't care about having a wedding.
If you don't want to propose, then the only other alternative is giving him an ultimatum. It sounds like a bitchy thing to do, but it seems you're at a crossroads anyway. You either need to move in the direction you want to that makes you happy or move on to bigger and better things that will lead you to that happiness you desire. Guys typically don't like ultimatums, but he needs to sh*t or get off the pot, as the saying goes.
If all else fails you could pull the classic soap opera move and get knocked up to force your man into marrying you. Please don't do that though.
Lots of love,
Lindsey
My boyfriend and I met during our sophomore year of college and moved in together after graduation. Six years later, we are still living together, renting an apartment, but he hasn't proposed yet. I love everything about him and we rarely fight except when it comes to getting engaged. He can't come up with a valid reason to not get married. He'll tell me he wants to wait until he can afford a nice ring, or until we can afford a nice wedding, or until we can afford a house. We both make a comfortable salary, so really none of these excuses are valid. Plus, I always tell him I don't need a fancy ring, wedding, or house. I'm a simple person and whatever he can afford I'd be happy with. I'd be happy eloping and getting married at the court house.
I believe his lack of commitment stems from his parents getting divorced when he was in high school. It was a terrible, messy divorce and it took my boyfriend a long time to recover. We talk about it once in a while when he is up for talking about it, and I try to reassure him that I am madly in love with him and we would never end like that.
I don't know how much longer I can wait. I try to convince myself that I'd be find if we never got married, but really I want to be able to call him my husband. I love him so much, but I'm not getting any younger and I'd like to start a family soon. Is there any way I can get him to commit?
-Confused in El Paso
Dear Confused in El Paso,
Have you ever heard the saying, "why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free"? I think this may apply in this case.
It sounds like your boyfriend is coming up with excuses to not propose when there actual may be a bigger issue at hand. He may need counseling to help get over his commitment issues, especially if he was scarred by his parents' divorce. That is a hard thing to get over even as a teenager, and if he's never dealt with his feelings then he may have some pent up issues he needs to get out. If he doesn't deal with those issues, you may never see that ring you so desire. You may want to politely suggest he talk to a professional and even offer to go with him if he needs the support.
If you want to go the non-traditional route, you could always propose to him. If he says no, then pick up the pieces of your broken heart and move on. If he says yes, then set up that appointment at the court house since you don't care about having a wedding.
If you don't want to propose, then the only other alternative is giving him an ultimatum. It sounds like a bitchy thing to do, but it seems you're at a crossroads anyway. You either need to move in the direction you want to that makes you happy or move on to bigger and better things that will lead you to that happiness you desire. Guys typically don't like ultimatums, but he needs to sh*t or get off the pot, as the saying goes.
If all else fails you could pull the classic soap opera move and get knocked up to force your man into marrying you. Please don't do that though.
Lots of love,
Lindsey
Tip #3 - Unfortunately, men are not mind readers
Mother's day was last weekend and some of my friends and I were chatting away the following day about how the holiday went for us. We had parts of the day that we liked and parts that were not so great. We all came to the conclusion that if we had just told our husbands exactly what we wanted we would have the perfect day.
Many of us women just have that natural gift-giving instinct. We plan far in advance to select the perfect gift for our loved ones. When our significant other mentions in passing he thinks the newest gadget is totally cool or is interested in home brewing, or something else we could care less about, we pay attention and bank that for later when gifts are in order.
Most men are not as attentive. They usually have to be reminded a significant event or birthday is coming up and even then they usually try to find a gift only a few days in advance, if that. If you have a man that is an exception, and always gives the perfect gift which is thoughtful and meaningful, well then good for you. Don't brag about it though, the rest of us don't want to hear it!
Moral of the story, women, just tell your man exactly what you want. I know what some women out there are thinking, "But I want to be surprised." People in hell want a cold glass of water, but they're not getting that either. If you're really into the surprise, make a list of several things you may want and give it to your man. Tell him to pick a few things from the list. That way you don't know exactly what you're getting and you still get something you want. If you don't care about the surprise, tell your man what you want, where to get it, how much it's going to cost, and you may even want to contact a sales associate ahead of time just to put it aside for easy pick-up.
Lots of love,
Lindsey
Many of us women just have that natural gift-giving instinct. We plan far in advance to select the perfect gift for our loved ones. When our significant other mentions in passing he thinks the newest gadget is totally cool or is interested in home brewing, or something else we could care less about, we pay attention and bank that for later when gifts are in order.
Most men are not as attentive. They usually have to be reminded a significant event or birthday is coming up and even then they usually try to find a gift only a few days in advance, if that. If you have a man that is an exception, and always gives the perfect gift which is thoughtful and meaningful, well then good for you. Don't brag about it though, the rest of us don't want to hear it!
Moral of the story, women, just tell your man exactly what you want. I know what some women out there are thinking, "But I want to be surprised." People in hell want a cold glass of water, but they're not getting that either. If you're really into the surprise, make a list of several things you may want and give it to your man. Tell him to pick a few things from the list. That way you don't know exactly what you're getting and you still get something you want. If you don't care about the surprise, tell your man what you want, where to get it, how much it's going to cost, and you may even want to contact a sales associate ahead of time just to put it aside for easy pick-up.
Lots of love,
Lindsey
Review of Cloth Diapering - Not as much work as I thought
Sorry to my readers for not posting anything yesterday. Last night's storms interrupted my Internet service and after several reboot attempts, and many 4-letter words later, I gave up and went to bed.
Today you're going to get a two-post special. Lucky you!!
What I wanted to post yesterday was my review on cloth diapering. I'm not posting this to try to convert anyone or act like I'm holier than thou, but because I had no idea what cloth diapering entailed and I think many other new moms don't really know either. I'm sure many of you are thinking what I thought at first; cloth diapering is way too much work, too gross, and too much of a hassle to deal with. Cloth diapers are those small sheets that you have to fold and then use safety pins to secure them. What if I stab my baby?? On top of that, I'll have to use a diaper service because I won't be able to keep up with the laundry and I can't afford that.
While pregnant I met this fabulous group of expecting mommies at birth class and now we get together all the time for fun and support. Several of the moms use cloth diapers, and when I saw one for the first time I gave that mom a weird look and said what the heck is that?
Low and behold it was a cloth diaper. It looked nothing like I thought it was supposed to. No safety pins, no white sheet, but how could this be? It was instead something that looked very much like a regular diaper with snaps and Velcro, but much softer and even had the cutest flower print. My mind had been blown!
When I got home that day I immediately jumped on Google (because that's where I've gotten all my information from the last decade) to find out more about cloth diapering. What I found was an overwhelming amount of information on the subject. Not only were there websites selling cloth diapers and explaining the different types and uses, but there were online chat groups and local meet up groups dedicated solely to cloth diapering. Why hadn't anyone mentioned this to me when I was pregnant? I didn't even know this was an option. I felt so left in the dark. Curse you Babies R Us for not having cloth diapers as one of your million options on your registry!!
I decided to give them a try based on the cost savings alone. I also am all for saving the environment and not filling up land fills with stinky disposable diapers that take 500 years to degrade, but really it was more about the money. The initial investment can be a few hundred dollars to get a large enough stash that you're not doing wash daily, but over the course of your child's diapering years you save a ton of money. You can spend even less if you find them used. I'm cheap, what can I say!
After perusing through multiple websites, I decided to find a local store so I could get some hands-on learning. I couldn't believe the lack of cloth diaper retailers. There were only a couple stores in my area that I could actually visit to purchase instead of online only. I ended up going to Babies Bottoms and More, which is actually just a retail shop out of a family's garage. The lady was so sweet, and spent several hours we me and my friends explaining to us all the different types and how to care for them.
I settled on one size pocket diapers that had snap closures and only bought a few to make sure I could handle this cloth diapering adventure I was about to embark on. When I arrived home, I realized that they were too big for my son. Rat poison!!! I spent all this time researching and finally made a decision to change over to the cloth diaper world, and they don't even fit?
The next day I went to Target and bought a small box of disposables out of frustration. It took a few days, but I decided to check out other cloth diaper options. I realized that a Velcro closure would be more suitable for my skinny waisted son and also the diaper needed to have snaps to make the rise smaller. I found Kawaii Baby diapers that were relatively cheap so if they again didn't fit I wasn't out too much until my son got bigger.
I received the package with my new cloth diapers in the mail a few days later. I removed the diapers from the box and tried them on my son. They fit pretty well. Super, mission accomplished! Since then we've used them exclusively and it's going great. I've also bought some biodegradable inserts that just lay in the diaper to help contain the poop. They're fabulous! I just fold up the corners and drop the poop-filled liner into the toilet. The rest of the diaper goes into the Diaper Genie that's lined with a garbage bag just like a regular diaper. When the bin is full or I need more diapers (whichever comes first) I just pull the whole bag out and turn it inside out into the washing machine, dumping the soiled diapers and then tossing the garbage bag. I use cloth diaper friendly detergent and then dry them normally in the dryer. I'm doing this basically every other to every 2 days, and it's really not that much more work than doing regular laundry. Even my husband doesn't mind it. I did have to have cloth diaper class with him to explain how everything works, but after a couple times he got it.
Now that I'm in this new cloth diapering world, I think it's great. I'd highly recommend it to any family that wants to save money on diapers and would like to do a small part in leaving a smaller carbon footprint. Do some research before you buy to learn the different types and the proper care. As Levar Burton would say on Reading Rainbow, "You don't have to take my word for it."
For those of you who are considering or are already using cloth diapers please take the poll above.
I'll see you next time
Lindsey
http://www.babiesbottomsandmore.com/
www.theluvyourbaby.com/
http://www.jackbenatural.com/
Today you're going to get a two-post special. Lucky you!!
What I wanted to post yesterday was my review on cloth diapering. I'm not posting this to try to convert anyone or act like I'm holier than thou, but because I had no idea what cloth diapering entailed and I think many other new moms don't really know either. I'm sure many of you are thinking what I thought at first; cloth diapering is way too much work, too gross, and too much of a hassle to deal with. Cloth diapers are those small sheets that you have to fold and then use safety pins to secure them. What if I stab my baby?? On top of that, I'll have to use a diaper service because I won't be able to keep up with the laundry and I can't afford that.
While pregnant I met this fabulous group of expecting mommies at birth class and now we get together all the time for fun and support. Several of the moms use cloth diapers, and when I saw one for the first time I gave that mom a weird look and said what the heck is that?
Low and behold it was a cloth diaper. It looked nothing like I thought it was supposed to. No safety pins, no white sheet, but how could this be? It was instead something that looked very much like a regular diaper with snaps and Velcro, but much softer and even had the cutest flower print. My mind had been blown!
When I got home that day I immediately jumped on Google (because that's where I've gotten all my information from the last decade) to find out more about cloth diapering. What I found was an overwhelming amount of information on the subject. Not only were there websites selling cloth diapers and explaining the different types and uses, but there were online chat groups and local meet up groups dedicated solely to cloth diapering. Why hadn't anyone mentioned this to me when I was pregnant? I didn't even know this was an option. I felt so left in the dark. Curse you Babies R Us for not having cloth diapers as one of your million options on your registry!!
I decided to give them a try based on the cost savings alone. I also am all for saving the environment and not filling up land fills with stinky disposable diapers that take 500 years to degrade, but really it was more about the money. The initial investment can be a few hundred dollars to get a large enough stash that you're not doing wash daily, but over the course of your child's diapering years you save a ton of money. You can spend even less if you find them used. I'm cheap, what can I say!
After perusing through multiple websites, I decided to find a local store so I could get some hands-on learning. I couldn't believe the lack of cloth diaper retailers. There were only a couple stores in my area that I could actually visit to purchase instead of online only. I ended up going to Babies Bottoms and More, which is actually just a retail shop out of a family's garage. The lady was so sweet, and spent several hours we me and my friends explaining to us all the different types and how to care for them.
I settled on one size pocket diapers that had snap closures and only bought a few to make sure I could handle this cloth diapering adventure I was about to embark on. When I arrived home, I realized that they were too big for my son. Rat poison!!! I spent all this time researching and finally made a decision to change over to the cloth diaper world, and they don't even fit?
The next day I went to Target and bought a small box of disposables out of frustration. It took a few days, but I decided to check out other cloth diaper options. I realized that a Velcro closure would be more suitable for my skinny waisted son and also the diaper needed to have snaps to make the rise smaller. I found Kawaii Baby diapers that were relatively cheap so if they again didn't fit I wasn't out too much until my son got bigger.
I received the package with my new cloth diapers in the mail a few days later. I removed the diapers from the box and tried them on my son. They fit pretty well. Super, mission accomplished! Since then we've used them exclusively and it's going great. I've also bought some biodegradable inserts that just lay in the diaper to help contain the poop. They're fabulous! I just fold up the corners and drop the poop-filled liner into the toilet. The rest of the diaper goes into the Diaper Genie that's lined with a garbage bag just like a regular diaper. When the bin is full or I need more diapers (whichever comes first) I just pull the whole bag out and turn it inside out into the washing machine, dumping the soiled diapers and then tossing the garbage bag. I use cloth diaper friendly detergent and then dry them normally in the dryer. I'm doing this basically every other to every 2 days, and it's really not that much more work than doing regular laundry. Even my husband doesn't mind it. I did have to have cloth diaper class with him to explain how everything works, but after a couple times he got it.
Now that I'm in this new cloth diapering world, I think it's great. I'd highly recommend it to any family that wants to save money on diapers and would like to do a small part in leaving a smaller carbon footprint. Do some research before you buy to learn the different types and the proper care. As Levar Burton would say on Reading Rainbow, "You don't have to take my word for it."
For those of you who are considering or are already using cloth diapers please take the poll above.
I'll see you next time
Lindsey
http://www.babiesbottomsandmore.com/
www.theluvyourbaby.com/
http://www.jackbenatural.com/
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