Milk

Remember when we had Lily tested for a milk allergy not so long ago? It came back negative, but we kept her on soy milk for a few weeks and then slowly transitioned her back to cow's milk? Yeah. This week we finally started completely whole milk. Maybe 3 days ago.

Last night, she woke up about an hour after falling asleep, crying with terrible gas. This was very familiar, but we hadn't dealt with it in a month or two. Are you getting the connection? Finally back on milk and the gas problems are back. It took us about 2 seconds to decide to put her back on soy.

Welcome back Silk.

Easy decision really. She can still eat other dairy with no problem: yogurt, cheese, butter, etc. She was already drinking different milk from all of us anyway because she needed whole. Soy milk is a little more expensive, but worth it because it stops the tummy problems. I swear, people weren't kidding when they said that your second child could be completely different from your first.

I'm a GLEEK

I'm admitting it, and I don't think anyone who knows me will really be surprised, but I LOVE Glee. I'm the former show choir girl who still loves that kind of stuff. Matt and I have watched it since it premiered, and can't wait until the second season starts next week. I got one of the CD's of the music for Christmas and bought the other one. Abby and I love singing with it in the car, and I love that she loves it.

Oprah had the cast on her show yesterday and I recorded it on DVR. Matt and I watched it last night. So good. I think it is amazing how popular it has become. Matt has read about how artists are asking to have their songs covered on the show, because it makes their songs hits, again. Actors want to guest star on it, particularly those who sing. ...and how hilarious is Sue Sylvestor, the cheerleading coach. Some of the stuff that comes out of her mouth is incredible.

So this is my recommendation, watch Glee.

EDITED TO ADD: I also like High School Musical for all the same reasons. Abby and I watched it today and sang and danced along. I'm a dork.

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Good Shoes

In preparation for our vacation to Disney World in mid-May, I have been doing way too much thinking about shoes. I want us all to have shoes that aren't going to kill our feet, and yet, I'm not a sneaker girl.

• Funny Story: We were talking about this very issue at dinner tonight and Abby told Matt that he can't wear sneakers because he can't wear socks in the summer. It is too hot. He then told her he was going to wear black knee high socks. Hilarious. She is my daughter.

Okay, back to topic... However, my cheapo flip flops from Old Navy just aren't going to cut it. I have a friend, who has similar taste to mine, that swears by a pair of Crocs sandals that she bought for a vacation a couple of years ago. They don't look too much like Crocs (which for her and I is a bonus) and are super comfy. What do you think?

Pretty cute, right? Basic and not bright pink and orange (and I actually like the purple footbed part). I think I could like them. The only problem is the only place I can find them is eBay. The Crocs website is out of my size in the non-obnoxious colors (By the way, in case you're curious, they are called the Cleo). I think they are probably discontinuing them. I looked today at a couple places at the mall, so that I could at least try them on and no one had them in stock. Bummer. So, do I just trust and buy them on eBay? I don't want to waste money, but if I end up loving them as much as my friend, R, then they'll be worth it. Hmmm. And, how do I convince Matt that I need more shoes? (that is probably the hardest part, right?)

What do you think?

EDITED TO ADD: I just ordered them on eBay this morning!

Easter Bunny Fail

Every Easter the Easter Bunny visits our home and leaves the girls baskets filled with all kinds of goodies. The Easter Bunny uses this as an opportunity to not just give candy, but also non-candy gifts. This year the girls each got a book, fancy crayons, and candy. Being that candy is just a small part of the basket, there are only a couple types. This year, apparently, the bunny failed on his selections of candy.

The bunny was in a hurry while shopping for candy and couldn't find peanut butter eggs (and actually he thinks they were sold out), and so took a gamble and bought some Cadbury Cream Eggs. It seems that some four year old don't care for those.

He knew that a certain four year old LOVES Peeps, so he picked pink (her favorite color) bunny peeps. Score, right? Nope, apparently, she doesn't like how the pink ones taste. What?!?! They taste the same as the yellow!!!

Luckily, he threw in some Robin's Eggs at the last minute as a filler, because that and the chocolate bunny were the only things she liked.

And, just because it's fun, here is my favorite Easter candy commercial. Cracks me up...