Look at him….

He sleeps…. Yes. He now sleeps for more than 20 minute bouts at night ‘cuz, the other day, I rediscovered the beautiful art of swaddling. He’s been sleeping all swaddled like this for, like, FOUR hours now. “Why aren’t I sleeping, then,” you ask? Because I had a nice long nap today. And, because I’m FREAKING addicted to this:

The sugar! The chocolaty goodness! Ohhhhmmmm….Bliss….La. I suppose it’s part of my WeightWatchers Online diet (speaking of which, I lost FOUR POUNDS this week!). But, I could be eating or drinking healthier or lower-caloric things instead, you know? I’m WIRED from this stuff. I’m telling you. And, as of now, I’m KICKING it out of my house. BOOT!
A-ny-way….
You recommended that I use my sling a little more to soothe the ever crying rascal. Until now, I’ve only been using my beloved Pippalily sling when I go walking (outside, mall-shopping, etc.). But, you’re right, I TOTALLY need it in the house, too. When the rascal’s having one of his “crying marathons,” he needs to be ON me. So, check it: this evening, I made dinner…with him ON me:

Look how into it he is! He was awake the whole time. Watching EVERYTHING. He was totally fascinated….


Like, wazzup with his hair line? He’s a total MONK! Ha! LOVE!
So, yes, the sling idea was BRILLERS. Thank you. Mwah!
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I’ve been cooking every day. It helps with the diet…. Wanna see what I cooked tonight? It was deelish, and, of course, I snuck some pureed cauliflower in it….

It’s a salmon-noodle dish. And, it’s FAB. I got the recipe from this, one of my FAVE cookbooks (click the pic for deets):
Cheaty HIGHLY recommends!
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Kristen November 26th, 2007 at 3:11 am
I keep meaning to make that recipe! I have used the meal plans in that book a few times, but I always skip that recipe somehow:)
I am so happy that the swaddling and slinging is working for you today! How awesome is 4 hours sleeping?! Incredible!
Oh, and congrats on the weightloss too, you are totally shaming me into getting my arse in gear.
I can’t get over how cute your rascal is, wow, love the sling shots!
goofball November 26th, 2007 at 5:41 am
oh the pasta looks delicious. You make me hungry!
And I am so glad that other bloggers (not me) have been able to help you with advice on the sling etc! awesome. If you keep wearing Rascal while cooking, just imagine what a great cook he’ll be later on :).
multi-tasking mommy November 26th, 2007 at 8:11 am
Oh yes! Of course, it’s all about the sling…..for sure!
sam November 26th, 2007 at 9:14 am
I am sooooo glad you’ve had some peace in the Monkey house this weekend! And a four HOUR nap, that’s WICKED!! Yay Rascal!!
lauraldawn November 26th, 2007 at 9:33 am
Hey
Sorry I haven’t sent you cheats for WW – I will today. Promise.
I’m killing myself laughing at the sling pictures. The first one is hilarious! He’s fascinated by your cooking. Seriously, I totally remember when I cooked with Matt in the Bjorn. I felt like I had conquered the world!
And, the thing I don’t get with swaddling – it looks so uncomfortable. But,I’m so going to try it.
Jenifer G. November 26th, 2007 at 9:51 am
Following the recommendations of Harvey Karp’s book “The Happiest Baby on the Block” was a life-saver and swaddling is one of his five “s” things. Dinner looks good, I just don’t do salmon…maybe with chicken though!
Trace H. November 26th, 2007 at 10:10 am
Transferring data from c18.statcounter.com is making me soooooooo sad when I visit the blog the last few days =’( Slooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
Rebecca November 26th, 2007 at 10:24 am
We LOVED our slings – not one of our babies was a cryer, thanks to them, and I think we had a much more relaxing time because of them.
What a cute little baby! Aw!
I enjoy my morning cup of hot chocolate – it’s just a matter of keeping it balanced with the rest of your day. But you know your diet the best.
Steph November 26th, 2007 at 10:39 am
I love your blog but I may have to stop reading because you are too much- too pretty, too good a chef, too fantastic a mommy and your kids are too adorable. You have to get that first pic with the rascal watching you cook printed onto an apron or something. Or the cover of the cookbook i think you should write. Ok, so i’ll keep reading but stop the madness! You make me feel so lazy!
ali November 26th, 2007 at 11:27 am
yay for 4 pounds! that’s awesome!
Amreen November 26th, 2007 at 11:36 am
your post is so filled with great tips – love the sling and the cookbook recommendation! I’ll definitely be calling you soon for an update on the newest baby gear as everythig i own is 5yrs old+ . congrats on the weight loss – four pounds is huge! obviously ww is working for you!!
LAVENDULA November 26th, 2007 at 11:41 am
awww mindens pic is right beside me miaooowww.rascal is so adorable.and look how alert he is in that pic watching you cook.i knew you’d find something that would work for you.thats great.glad hes sleeping more.
LoriD November 26th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
Oh yeah – that swaddling thing really does work. The Rascal is too cute peeking out of the sling. Entirely too cute!
LG November 26th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
This is SO bizarre…I just heard about swaddling for the first time at a baby shower last week! AND, I just found out about that cookbook at a friend’s place last week too! I asked for it for Christmas because my friend’s copy is completely marked up with notes that say “husband loved this one” – “this one’s a keeper” etc.
mamatulip November 26th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
He is such a cutie, Haley! I’m glad the sling is working out for you guys. :)
Julie November 26th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Oh yeah! Swaddling is the best! I can’t believe I didn’t remember that. We swaddled Noah until he was very old. I’m so glad you are getting more sleep!
Cyndi November 26th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
You have a tall stove.
Glad he is liking the sling. That should help with loosing weight, too. Congrats on the 4 pounds!
He is such a cutie!
ali November 26th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
congratulations on a very successful nap, the lost weight, and positive sling reaction, sounds like your getting this mom of two thing down lady!
Renee November 26th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
now get rid of the cocoa and take a nap and you’re all good! YAY!
If you don’t take a nap…then I will. I sure need one.
Dina November 26th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
What a cute baby!! So good to hear you’re doing better! I LOVE my sling too!
I’m going to put that book on my wish list!
lisa b November 26th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
He’s ADORABLE!!
how do you do it all Haley? Cooking, babywearing AND photoshooting?
shay November 26th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
So glad you’re getting some peace! The crying can be a bit hard to take:) My babe lived in her Bjorn (didn’t like the sling – weird)
Good for you on the 4 lbs! YAY! I love WW!
mimi November 26th, 2007 at 11:41 pm
What’s the recipe??? Please don’t tell me to buy the book….no time!
Jenn November 27th, 2007 at 12:13 am
I also love that cookbook and all the other cooking for the rushed cookbooks.
nomotherearth November 27th, 2007 at 2:26 am
Swaddling has saved me. Truly.
Teena in Toronto November 27th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
Congrats on the four pounds!
Good thinking training him to cook so young … he’ll be making your meals in no time! Talk about slave labour :)
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