Welcome to the neighborhood

We were greeted yesterday by a neighbor of ours, and a plate full of cookies. We introduced ourselves and thanked her for the cookies as another neighbor walked up to our door. 

I though, awesome! Our neighbors are around our age and have kids! But the second neighbor was not bringing happy news.. Or a plate full of cookies (my healthy eating goal thanked her for it) 

She instead brought news of a break in.  

Whoa.. What? We almost share a driveway with her. 

Sometime after 11am , yes that's right 11AM..a couple of people kicked down her back door and made three trips in and out of her home with valuables, items that can be replaced filled with pictures and videos of her children that can't be replaced. 

My heart sank for her, but I also started thinking about our safety and security. 

It's a scary thing to think about, and well I guess you just never know and have to take precaution as much as possible. I'm thankful that in our house.. Someone is always home. As well as our dogs. 

If everyone could keep my neighbor in your thoughts and prayers it would be appreciated! 

So tell me, has anything like this happened to you? 

Toddler Nesting

Moving the kitchen table and making some more "baby proofing" fixes in our kitchen last night, clearly ment that I needed to disinfect everything. Yep. Everything, that included deep in the base board and the horrible wood panel wall. Hellooo 70's. Ugh Rental home probs. ;) I heard a chuckle as I'm on my hands and knees scrubbing the floor and using Lysol wipes on everything. (Which Btw: I LOVE Lysol wipes. Anyone else?) my husband was laughing at me. "It's like you're going through your nesting phase all over again." 

- I'm not pregnant, in case you were going to ask.- 

Honestly though, having a tiny new baby I let the house go. Now, I've got an almost walking 9 month old who wants to put anything and everything in his mouth.( yes, time flies as fast as they say it does.)  And it took one time of him crawling around on the kitchen floor, for me to see all the dirt on his knees and just shudder in disgust. 

 As he gets older, I probably won't be so concerned because well, I have a Boy.. Who will prob bring me mud pies full of worms in the future. But for now, I'm going to "Toddler Nest" and do my best of keeping the house clean. Trying to find the motivation on days where I have to go to work and clean as well, It can be a little frustrating especially when you feel like you're the only one making the effort to keep things picked up. Yes,sometimes I want to just say "forget it." And sit down and be a big ol lazy bum.. But the clutter free and clean house feel is such a wonderful feeling. 

But really, 

Is my child the only one who rips off the corner bumpers and chews on them?

:: not Joseph proof::

Mom friends, do you ever feel a guilt for staying home with your kiddo(s)? Were you nervous about the SAHM life change?  

Also-

What are some of your favorite baby safety items?