New Mommy Lesson #3

They say that sometimes you have to learn things the hard way. This is very true when you're a new mom. I'll admit that while I try my best, I occasionally make some parenting mistakes. For example:

New Mommy Lesson #1: A swim diaper does not hold liquid. It's only purpose is to prevent poo from escaping into the pool. Do not dress your child in her swim diaper and swimsuit, load her into her car, then drive to meet friends at the pool. She will definitely pee during the car ride to demonstrate to you that these nifty swim diapers aren't all that nifty. On a related note for new dads- it is not a good idea to place your child on your head when she is wearing a swim diaper. As previously noted, they are not very absorbent and the diaper contents will squish all over your head.

New Mommy Lesson #2: Popsicles are not a good idea before bedtime. Even if they do make for some super cute photos, you will pay for those photos by having to stay up two hours past bedtime watching your sugar high child push the dining chairs back and forth across the living room floor.

New Mommy Lesson #3: Do not let your baby take a nap at 5pm in the afternoon when she is usually done napping by 2pm. While she might be cranky and need the sleep, it is much smarter to push through that last hour of crankiness and put her to bed a little early instead. The 5pm nap will result in another night of the baby being awake for several hours past her bedtime, while you watch her push the dining chairs, jam on her piano, and clap her hands for you.