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So this took longer than expected. I’m in the car using my cell. The visual text editor was enabled in Wordpress so the post textbox disappeared on my phone, probably javascript related. Jay just finished a teething episode, so it took a while to figure out what was wrong in our Wordpress admin. I’ll be popping in a mobile admin plugin when we have access to a computer.

Congrats to Caryn Bailey! She is the winner of the Help Your Child Sleep, a Detailed Guide giveaway! A special thanks goes to Pick Nick’s Brain for submitting a guest post and sponsoring the giveaway! Thanks to all who entered! If you didn’t win, remember there is a free guide available at picknicksbrain.com.

I hope you all have been enjoying the numerous posts by Mommy and the guest posts by all the wonderful moms over the past couple of weeks, but now it’s time to inject some testosterone back into Mommy Daddy Blog! Yup, I’m back, and still exhausted from our recent move. Yes, call us crazy, but it was a much needed move. Hardly any members of our families were there when Jayden was born (only our mothers were able to make it), and they’re all missing out on his baby milestones. Jayden is almost four months old now, and before we know it he’ll be in college partying with hot chicks studying hard. We just wanted him to be able to grow up around his family, which is why we made the move that we did.

And what a hectic move it was! We’ve been through the moving process before and we know how tough it can be. But this time was different. I actually wish this time was just tough (that word sounds so girly now). No no, this time we were moving with a new baby! *Dun dun duuuuuuuun*! I don’t know if any of you ever had or will have to endure moving with a new baby, but I just wanted to share some tips that proved helpful for us during this strenuous move…

Take turns. There were times when Jayden would sleep for hours and we wouldn’t hear a peep out of him. Then there were also the times when he would scream at the top of his lungs if he didn’t have our total undivided attention. These were the times when we took turns with our roles. I would pack and paint while Mommy watched over Jayden. Then after a while, we would switch, and Mommy would pack while I watched over Jayden. This helped us get some packing done while at the same time still be able to watch Jayden show us the 27 different ways he can make drool bubbles.

Take advantage of every second that he’s asleep. The very moment Jayden closed his eyes and we heard that cute little baby snore, we rushed to get as much packing done together as we could. Because we knew before long he would be waking up screaming for some boob.

Use a sling or wrap. This method really worked for Mommy during the times I was at work throughout our whole moving process. Carrying Jayden around in a wrap or a sling helped her get some small stuff done while at the same time care for him. Me on the other hand, I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a sling!

Nope…

Not me…

Never…

Stop laughing.

Stock up on Tylenol. Headaches, headaches, headaches; that’s all I have to say.

If all else fails, get some help. We didn’t have any help moving out of our old place, but having help moving into our new place was definitely a relief. It lessened the workload for us, and family members offering to babysit enabled us to get things organized without worries or interruptions.

And then there’s one tip I’d like to share that we didn’t use but I wish we would’ve…

Pack the TVs and computers FIRST! It’s so easy to get distracted by an episode of Scrubs or an article about seven people who cheated death and kicked it in the balls. We wasted so much time being drawn into to our TVs and computers and all it did was prolong the moving process.

Alright so now I want to hear what you have to say! Whether or not you’ve had to go through the process of moving with a new baby, if you have any tips, feel free to share them!

On September 2nd, The Banana Splits will star in brand new comedy shorts and music videos on Cartoon Network. The characters of this fluffy costumed rock band from the ‘60s are ready to introduce their unique style of humor and catchy music to a whole new generation of young fans. While waiting for the debut, kiddos ages 4-7 can hang out on the Banana Splits website. They can watch comedy shorts and music videos, play games, and join the Banana Splits club.

If your kiddo has visited the Banana Splits website, did they enjoy it? Personally, I can’t get enough of the Pie Toss game! Shame on me right?

Thanks to Mom Central, I don’t think Daddy will be able to contain me in the stationary section of any store! The opportunity to review some fab stationary has got me revved up! Designer Jacqueline Savage McFee (aka JACK!E) and Carolina Pad and Paper have partnered up to release some really cute stationary designs, Eye Candy and Simply Chic!

The Eye Candy design features bright, colorful candy shades, retro circles, flowers and stripe patterns, perfect for anyone who craves color! Houndstooth, polka dots, french floral patterns, and crocodile textures bring sophisticated fashionista to stationary with Simply Chic!

Send the girls back to school with Both Eye Candy and Simply Chic designs. Who would believe that both designs are available at Walmart stores?

Carolina Pad and Paper’s sponsoring a Glam Your Office giveaway! By submitting your organizational tip, you qualify to win a feature on the Carolina Pad and Paper web site’s “Get Organized” page, a Complete Eye Candy or Simply Chic office system by JACK!E, a $100 gift card, aaaand 1000 Best Quick and Easy Organizing Secrets by Jamie Novak. The 10 most creative entries will win!