Yesterday everyone was in a very bad mood, like I noted previously. I tried to do nice things but none were appreciated. Then I got a chance last evening to do something else. My friend called me to ask if I would come over and do a short interview for the news about cloth diapering. I really didn't want to because my hair was a mess and we had yet to buy a last-minute birthday present for J's friend, but I made it happen. I carted the kids away to the store for the quickest gift pick-up ever (in and out of the store in under four minutes), and headed on over to my friend's house, boys in tow. I wasn't TV ready by any means, although I did brush my hair. That counts for something around here. But it's okay because I have Netflix and wasn't going to be watching myself anyhow, and it was good to help out a friend who needed it (and appreciated it).
Today my kindness was for the same friend. She organized the Peterborough Great Cloth Diaper Change, and although it was a bit hectic to get myself and E there, we did it. It required dropping J and my husband off for sports, going to the Change, then turning right back and picking up my husband and J for a birthday party. I wasn't able to make it last year though (same child's birthday party), so I'm glad I went to support her this year.
For anyone with a baby, consider this: Up to $200/month for disposable diapers vs. as little as $300 for cloth until potty training. Also think about the amount of toxic waste going to landfills, and how easy it is to switch. They are just as easy as disposables and a lot more stylish (frogs anyone?) No need for soaking, just set your machine to heavy wash and you're done. Plus they make the best rags when you're finished with them.
http://www.changingwaysdiapers.com
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