Bergman's Bruisers
A Look Into My Life Of Raising Four Rough
And Tumbly Boys
A Look Into My Life Of Raising Four Rough
And Tumbly Boys
Thursday, August 27, 2009
'G' Stands for Guilt-Free
You know how sometimes a comment someone makes just sticks with you? Years ago, before I had children, I was talking with a woman about how many children I wanted to have. I told her I would love to have four or five. She responded "Don't you think that's being greedy? The world is already so overpopulated with people and their trash." Rationally, I know this is a ridiculous statement, but I've never been able to shake her words. Especially when I'm throwing away diapers. I've read that it takes over 500 years for a diaper to breakdown and the human waste in landfills is polluting the soil and possibly our water.
I've been researching cloth diapers for a while and finally I took the plunge! The g-diaper. They say the 'g' stands for green, genuine, global, gentle, or Gavin! The diaper seems to be the perfect marriage between disposable and cloth. The liner, that catches all the yucky stuff, is plastic-free so you can flush it down the toilet. (where poop is supposed to go) The diaper has even passed the overnight test. The final test will be seeing if Steve uses them while I'm at work.
Disclaimer: To all you fellow Moms (Shanita) who will be diligently checking Gavin's pants every time I see you to make sure he has on a cloth diaper know that at times I will still use disposable. But, for every one cloth diaper that's one less in a landfill.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
G.I. Gavin
I finally decorated a room for Gavin. He's been living in a guest room for over a year. Now, I know he's a baby and he doesn't know, but I know. I now feel like he has a place designated just for him. And I have to say, it's a pretty darn cute room! Inspired by his Granddad who gave 25 years to the Army.




First Day of Preschool
Harrison has officially started preschool. He was so brave (to Harrison this is being the opposite of shy) on his first day. We had met his teacher last week and have been talking about Ms. Beaty all weekend. Once he spotted the Thomas the Train toy on the playground and the Darth Vader in Ms. Beaty's toy collection he was sold on St. Christopher's! The only tears shed were from me....my boy is getting so big!

Monday, August 24, 2009
Just a Day With the Family
I had a rare Saturday off with the family, Steve was out of town on a business trip, (Key West, Florida. Tough job, huh?) so my Mom, Justin, and his girlfriend, Dixie came to keep me company. We decided to be artsy and visit our local Kimbell Art Museum.


I told Harrison I thought this baby was whispering in his Mommy's ear asking her for a snack. He said "yah, the baby wants popcorn and a pop tart."

Harrison reflecting on how he possibly could have fallen into the water! He meant to only bend over and brush the water with his hands. The only dry part on him was a small corner of his shorts where Uncle Justin pulled him up and out! (not pictured: his shirt drying on the concrete.)


Nine Years and Counting....

I remember thinking Steve was so suave and classy taking me to all these different places. It wasn't until a year later during the following Restaurant Week I learned I had lucked out meeting him in August. Had we met in April it would have been dates at Jason's Deli!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Life Lessons from Batman
Friday, August 7, 2009
It's All About Choices

When potty training started a year ago I sometimes struggled with getting Harrison to go potty. One morning while I was letting Buford, our English bulldog, outside I gave Harrison the choice-"You can either go potty outside like Buford or in the toilet." What would any red-blooded American 3 year-old-boy choose? Outside, of course! Thus began our daily outing, regardless of rain, sleet, or heat, my boy (and my dog) start their morning off outside.
By the way, this parenting method can also be used on spouses, "Honey, would you rather clean the kitchen or bathe the kids?"
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Amazing, Isn't It?

This is a bouquet cut from flowers in my backyard. Today I saw beauty amongst the weeds. I'm going to try and do that a little more often. Less weeds, more beauty.
The Greatest Show on Earth
Evan. He's always 'camera ready'!
If he even sees a camera....
If he even sees a camera....
Nancy with too many kids in her lap! She always makes room for more.
Harrison and I went with our friends to the circus. We had a good time munching on popcorn, twizzlers, and $12 cotton candy!! Harrison loved the clowns dressed up as penguins and my favorite was the acrobats. (How much can those people really make to risk their lives like that?) We had a great time and I loved my one-on-one time with my boy.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Justa Thinkin'
I woke up this afternoon from working last night and found Harrison in my room...
Me: Harrison, what are you doing?
Harrison: Mom, I'm laying on the floor finkin'.
Me: What are you thinking about?
Harrison: I'm finkin' bout my toys.
Me: Any toys in particular?
Harrison: My dinosaur.
What I would give to be 3 years old and just enjoy laying around thinking about a toy dinosaur. Aaah, the life.
Me: Harrison, what are you doing?
Harrison: Mom, I'm laying on the floor finkin'.
Me: What are you thinking about?
Harrison: I'm finkin' bout my toys.
Me: Any toys in particular?
Harrison: My dinosaur.
What I would give to be 3 years old and just enjoy laying around thinking about a toy dinosaur. Aaah, the life.
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