Google

So I realize that the internet cannot solve all our problems. but since I'm from a generation where it is a fast resource tool, I find myself using it more than referring to books. And to my sweet surprise, I realized my phone keeps a record of my recent 'search' history. Hooray! Now I have a way to chronicle all the uncertainty that I have navigated on this road called motherhood. : )
Apparently my phone only goes back 6 months, but this is the list since March. Man, I wish I could see what I searched during the first few months of Elise's life.

Kristi's internet searches in March 24th, 2013. All of these are absolutely true and hilarious
Enjoy!

• Red spots on baby's bottom
• fisher price toys
• hormone crash after stop breastfeeding
• Ear infections
• Post-weaning blues
• how long does baby ear infection last
• how many ounces should a baby have in a day
• feeding tips 
• phone apps for parents
• University Pediatric Association
• kayro syrup and babies ?
• when baby's poop texture changes
• Little Bunny Foo-Foo Lyrics
• how to stop co-sleeping
• I suck at letting my baby cry-it out
• Lollacup
• 8 month old will not sleep
• sleeping in your babies crib
• ways to get your baby to sleep
• Prayers for mothers
• baby ear wax
• baby sleep training
• cry-it-out methods
• working mothers guilt
• my 10 month old has an attitude
• far-sightedness in infants
• glasses for children
• Toddler nap guide
• benefits of in-home child care

Baby proofing - Zimmerman Style

Check out all the new additions to our house :)

Baby gate strategically around the dog food because we've learned that Elise really likes that stuff! 

Baby gate around the entire TV area - because it's just easier than saying "NO" two thousand times a day 

Bouncer still in front of the fireplace even though she hasn't used it in months. All because it distracts her from the ACTUAL fireplace and all the danger there. 

Adult items on top, baby things on bottom. Now mommy doesn't care what gets pulled off and thrown on the floor 

Obviously. I mean, what are we - amateurs? 

Toys just line the walls!

I thought having baby stuff everywhere would annoy me, but instead I love it!

More toys - These are lining the walls of our bedroom. All beautiful distractions for a very curious girl. This stuff buys mommy at least 20 minutes to put on make up in the morning 

Hard to tell, but this exer-saucer is up on its side hiding a huge pile of cords and computer accessories. So clever!

What a working mom looks like

In our house, a working mom: 

Hasn't gotten her hair cut in over 6 months because...well... I guess it just hasn't made it to the top of the list yet. 

Spends her lunch breaks doing laundry, grocery shopping and stocking the toy chest so that she can give her full attention to baby in the evenings

Cleans her floor for different reasons. Not so company will compliment her mad housekeeping skills, but so her daughter can crawl anywhere she wants without rolling in dog hair

Goes running BEFORE work because this baby fat ain't coming off on its own and there's too much fun to be had in the evenings to consider working out then

Takes help from her parents! My mom has cooked 3 meals a week for us since they moved here. I'm not ashamed- I'm proud!! My poor husband would have been eating sandwiches this whole time had it not been from our helpers! 

In our house, a working mom: 

Is secretly happy breast feeding is over-Pumping in a closet at work can really get old!! 

Has amped up her prayer life to a new level- I like to think I have my own personal 'angel fleet' watching over Elise all day and night. The chief angels? My grandmother and Casey's nanny.

Has learned to squeeze 'date night' in with the hubby in just 2 hours after baby girl is asleep. No roses and movies needed. Just laughter and cuddling makes the parenting world go round.

Is still figuring out how to balance all aspects of life. Props to moms with multiple kids! Wife,mom, employee... Sheesh! There's a lot to do.

Realizes parenting is the toughest job you'll ever love