Frank and I watch the show Parenthood. We both love it. We always DVR it because we usually go to bed early...
We were watching the season finally a few evenings ago, and Ryder was in the room with us playing with his toys. At the end of the show, there was a wedding. Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love" (Adele's version is more known right now) was being preformed by a church choir. Just after the first 3 notes/words of the song, Ryder dropped all of his toys, looked at the TV, turned around and asked me to lift him up so he could watch from my lap.
A little history is necessary to understand the significance of this..... I made a "First Year" video of Ryder using a movie making program. Ryder has seen this video countless times, and he loves it more and more with each viewing. The song that I chose for the video was Adele's version of "Make You Feel My Love".
Frank and I already knew that he was very musically inclined, but this amazed us both. He KNEW what the song was, even though it wasn't the Adele version that we used in his "First Year" video.
He just might be an American Idol in the future!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Mommy has a rash!
I have had a terrible terrible rash since just before Christmas. It has become worse over the days. I have been using every Essential Oil I could think of, but nothing was helping. I finally gave up and decided to go to the dermatologist. The Dr was helpful in telling me that I was allergic to something I was touching (allergic contact dermatitis). She had me throw out my dish gloves (since the rash is only on the tops of my hands and inside my wrists). She also gave me a prescription for a non-steroid cream (I dont' like to use steroids).
Almost two weeks go by. My rash has been progressivly getting worse every day. It was sooooo bad this past Tuesday and Wednesday that I had to just sit back and really THINK of why this was happening. I threw out my gloves, like the Dr told me to do. I bought new disposable gloves, like the Dr told me to do. Yet this rash is getting worse!
It finally hit me......
My family was out for three weeks during the Christmas break (in their summer home). I went to the house almost every day before and after work so my mother could babysit and spend time with Ryder. During these three weeks, I helped out by doing dishes/cleaning the kitchen, etc. My mother uses latex gloves....she always has, always will. I've never had an issue with latex, so I was using her gloves to do the dishes. This is when the rash started. I threw out my non-latex gloves (thinking this was the problem) and purchased disposable latex gloves. The use of latex gloves multiple times a day has turned my rash into an almost unmanageable situation.
I just went to the Dr again this morning. She could not believe how bad it was. I haven't used the gloves for two days now, and the rash is disappearing slowly. The Dr said that it should take about a week to fully go away.
I decided to share this story because I couldn't believe why the oils were not helping. Yes, they were helping with the itching....fine. BUT they weren't helping with the rash. I could not understand why!!! Now I know, it is because I was still in contact with what I was allergic to.....latex.
There will be situations where we need to sit back and think of why a specific issue is happening. We might have to change something that we are doing/eating/drinking, etc.
Almost two weeks go by. My rash has been progressivly getting worse every day. It was sooooo bad this past Tuesday and Wednesday that I had to just sit back and really THINK of why this was happening. I threw out my gloves, like the Dr told me to do. I bought new disposable gloves, like the Dr told me to do. Yet this rash is getting worse!
It finally hit me......
My family was out for three weeks during the Christmas break (in their summer home). I went to the house almost every day before and after work so my mother could babysit and spend time with Ryder. During these three weeks, I helped out by doing dishes/cleaning the kitchen, etc. My mother uses latex gloves....she always has, always will. I've never had an issue with latex, so I was using her gloves to do the dishes. This is when the rash started. I threw out my non-latex gloves (thinking this was the problem) and purchased disposable latex gloves. The use of latex gloves multiple times a day has turned my rash into an almost unmanageable situation.
I just went to the Dr again this morning. She could not believe how bad it was. I haven't used the gloves for two days now, and the rash is disappearing slowly. The Dr said that it should take about a week to fully go away.
I decided to share this story because I couldn't believe why the oils were not helping. Yes, they were helping with the itching....fine. BUT they weren't helping with the rash. I could not understand why!!! Now I know, it is because I was still in contact with what I was allergic to.....latex.
There will be situations where we need to sit back and think of why a specific issue is happening. We might have to change something that we are doing/eating/drinking, etc.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Florida Vaca Update
Well, we've been back from Florida for some time now. I feel terrible that I haven't updated until now!
Here goes.....
The flight down was OK. Ryder was very fussy for most of the flight. I used Peace and Calming and Melrose Essential Oil blend on him before we took off. He responded well to both because he wasn't crying from ear pain, just fussy. Frank walked up and down the isle with him until he fell asleep (I have a very patient husband).
The vacation was a blast! A much needed rest for our family.
The flight back was a different story. I forgot to put the oils on him, and he was almost unmanageable. He finally fell asleep 30 min before we landed. When we landed, the passengers on the plane decided to clap and cheer....resulting in Ryder waking up. He was SCREAMING in pain for about 20 minutes until we finally were able to get off of the plane. The pressure in his ears must have been unbearable. I felt soooo very bad for forgetting to put the oils on him before we took off. I felt like such a bad mother. :(
My lesson learned was to NEVER forget to put oils on Ryder again. He responds very well to every oil, and my heart breaks when I think about the plane ride home. :(
Here goes.....
The flight down was OK. Ryder was very fussy for most of the flight. I used Peace and Calming and Melrose Essential Oil blend on him before we took off. He responded well to both because he wasn't crying from ear pain, just fussy. Frank walked up and down the isle with him until he fell asleep (I have a very patient husband).
The vacation was a blast! A much needed rest for our family.
The flight back was a different story. I forgot to put the oils on him, and he was almost unmanageable. He finally fell asleep 30 min before we landed. When we landed, the passengers on the plane decided to clap and cheer....resulting in Ryder waking up. He was SCREAMING in pain for about 20 minutes until we finally were able to get off of the plane. The pressure in his ears must have been unbearable. I felt soooo very bad for forgetting to put the oils on him before we took off. I felt like such a bad mother. :(
My lesson learned was to NEVER forget to put oils on Ryder again. He responds very well to every oil, and my heart breaks when I think about the plane ride home. :(
Thursday, November 10, 2011
FLORIDA!
As I am writing this, there are sooo many things "flying" through my mind. We are leaving to go to Florida tomorrow!! I am very excited, as we haven't taken a vacation for two years! Before Ryder, a vacation was cake to prepare for. Now? Not so much. Like I said before....sooo many things "flying" through my mind.
We have a great friend that let us borrow a great travel stroller.....that's one thing off my list....check!
I had to reserve a car seat with the rental company we are using.....I then had to call to make sure it was still available.....check!
I have to use a carry on for Ryder's luggage. Since he is a "lap passenger", he doesn't have the luxury of a checked bag. However, his existence does come with an allowance of a stroller, car seat, and diaper bag.....check!
Cell phones, I pad, camera, toys for Ryder, lolipop for Ryder during take off and landing, etc, etc, etc. The list can keep on going.
One of the most important things on my list are my essential oils. I will be bringing the necessities with me in my checked baggage. I will also bring two with me on the plane in order to help Ryder's ear pressure.
I hope to give an update as to how we survived the flight soon. :)
We have a great friend that let us borrow a great travel stroller.....that's one thing off my list....check!
I had to reserve a car seat with the rental company we are using.....I then had to call to make sure it was still available.....check!
I have to use a carry on for Ryder's luggage. Since he is a "lap passenger", he doesn't have the luxury of a checked bag. However, his existence does come with an allowance of a stroller, car seat, and diaper bag.....check!
Cell phones, I pad, camera, toys for Ryder, lolipop for Ryder during take off and landing, etc, etc, etc. The list can keep on going.
One of the most important things on my list are my essential oils. I will be bringing the necessities with me in my checked baggage. I will also bring two with me on the plane in order to help Ryder's ear pressure.
I hope to give an update as to how we survived the flight soon. :)
Thursday, November 3, 2011
RC for Ryder's cold amazes Grandma and Grandpa
Last week, Grandma and Grandpa took Ryder for the day (instead of our babysitter) while Frank and I were at work. Ryder had a cold and very congested. I told Grandma to keep applying RC (a blend of a few different essential oils) every hour or so. She was AMAZED at how quickly she saw results! She even called Grandpa over to witness...... Every time she would apply the RC to Ryder's chest and underneith his nose and neck, his nose would start to run immediately.... within seconds! It would begin to break up the congestion within seconds.
This is just another experience I've had that was very noticable with the essential oils. Ryder got over his cold within a few days with no meds.
This is just another experience I've had that was very noticable with the essential oils. Ryder got over his cold within a few days with no meds.
Ryder's First Steps
This morning, in front of BOTH mommy and daddy, Ryder took his first steps. He was VERY proud of himself. A beautiful four tooth smile adorned his face as mommy and daddy applauded with "yay Ryder!"s. Daddy was able to quickly grab his phone and take a video.
How exciting! I'm so proud of my little boy.
Pics and/or video to come!
How exciting! I'm so proud of my little boy.
Pics and/or video to come!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Ylang Ylang
This is a post from Gary Young's Blog:
Ylang ylang means “flower of flowers” and was named such because the tree has beautiful, fragrant flowers, from which a powerful essential oil is steam distilled.
The oil is used in hair formulas, to balance female-male energies, to restore peace and positive thoughts, and as an aphrodisiac. It is also used for supporting normal blood pressures, easing minor motion sickness, and contains a host of other health-enhancing properties.
Ylang ylang originates from Madagascar and is being grown on the Young Living farm in Guayaquil, Ecuador. In the Young Living ylang ylang groves, it’s harvest time again, although the main production time for ylang ylang runs from February to May.
During the recent Master Leader Retreat in June, distributors had the opportunity to harvest ylang ylang flowers and plant new trees. They thoroughly enjoyed learning how to correctly harvest the flowers for the greatest yield and highest therapeutic value.
They learned that just as the monsoon rains start to end, the trees load up with water from the rain and put on flowers. The flowers then become very heavily laden with the water, which increases the glucose, or what we call the Brix, in the flower; and that all converts to essential oil, which is very exciting.
Because of the beautiful fragrance, we have ylang ylang trees around our house and have our windows open at night to let in the breeze. On the farm a gentle breeze blows most of the time, and it’s most refreshing. It keeps the air clean and helps to move out the mosquitos during mosquito time.
But at night when it’s cool and that breeze blows in through the windows, the whole house fills with the fragrance of the ylang ylang flower, because the ylang ylang tree produces the most oil in the flowers during the nighttime and early morning, before the heat of the day.
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Ylang Ylang
Ylang ylang means “flower of flowers” and was named such because the tree has beautiful, fragrant flowers, from which a powerful essential oil is steam distilled.
The oil is used in hair formulas, to balance female-male energies, to restore peace and positive thoughts, and as an aphrodisiac. It is also used for supporting normal blood pressures, easing minor motion sickness, and contains a host of other health-enhancing properties.
Ylang ylang originates from Madagascar and is being grown on the Young Living farm in Guayaquil, Ecuador. In the Young Living ylang ylang groves, it’s harvest time again, although the main production time for ylang ylang runs from February to May.
During the recent Master Leader Retreat in June, distributors had the opportunity to harvest ylang ylang flowers and plant new trees. They thoroughly enjoyed learning how to correctly harvest the flowers for the greatest yield and highest therapeutic value.
They learned that just as the monsoon rains start to end, the trees load up with water from the rain and put on flowers. The flowers then become very heavily laden with the water, which increases the glucose, or what we call the Brix, in the flower; and that all converts to essential oil, which is very exciting.
Because of the beautiful fragrance, we have ylang ylang trees around our house and have our windows open at night to let in the breeze. On the farm a gentle breeze blows most of the time, and it’s most refreshing. It keeps the air clean and helps to move out the mosquitos during mosquito time.
But at night when it’s cool and that breeze blows in through the windows, the whole house fills with the fragrance of the ylang ylang flower, because the ylang ylang tree produces the most oil in the flowers during the nighttime and early morning, before the heat of the day.
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