Rachel : Welcome, Melody, of Ramblings of a Lovesick Mommy. You were the lucky winner of our last giveaway and inspired this new series with Mommy Bloggers. Tell us About Yourself!
Melody: 1 son, Davis who turns 2 saturday! 1 more little boy on the way due sometime in July. I was born and raised in Columbia. My little man keeps me super busy and I love every minute of it. Being a stay at home mom is by far the best and most rewarding job I have ever had (even though the monetary pay is limited to finding spare change while doing laundry…). I can’t seem to take enough pictures of him, but when I’m not doing that, I love creating things out of recycled materials, knitting, sipping on tea while chatting with a friend, reading, and kayaking with my husband.
Rachel : I recently visited your blog and loved the post “why i want to have a homebirth.” Tell us a little about why you blog.
Melody: I love blogging, because it reminds me that I am indeed still an adult with adult thoughts. It’s a way for me to process my thoughts while they are still fresh on my mind. I used to journal, but have found that I organize my thoughts much better if I think other people will read them. (Also, I always found a way to misplace my journals. With blogging, I always know where the computer is). Also, i don’t ever want to forget these fleeting moments of parenting.
Rachel: What is one of your favorite memories perserved via a blog post?
Meloday: That would be “warning for the strong of stomach only.” I like this one because I feel like it represents the best/hardest moments of being married with children.
Rachel: What a post and what a testimony to what marriage can be! Thanks for sharing. OK, here’s another question: tell us about some aspect of your lifestyle that might be considered “alternative.”
Melody: Extended breastfeeding: we breastfed for about 21 or 22 months? Something like that. We quit because I was 4 months pregnant and I was getting pretty sore! I certainly received “advice” from shocked well wishers who thought I should have weaned a while ago. However can I just say that people think you are super-mom when your toddler is having a tantrum, and you leave the room with him for about 2 minutes, nurse him, and step back in the public with a content angel? It was definitely my “secret weapon” 
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Rachel: I know you have a passion for natural products and an eco-friendly lifestyle. What motivates you?
Melody: Over the past few years we have cloth diapered, composted and recycled. I believe that being wise stewards of the earth is a way we can glorify our Creator, God. I want to take care of what I have been entrusted with, as a way to teach my children how to be grateful for nature and not be wasteful. I want my children to learn to be content with simple things. This will help them in the future to think creatively and appreciate the little things in life.
Rachel: Anything you want to say to the readers at Euphoria?
Melody: I love comments on my blog! It helps me know that there are other people out there who might be able to relate to me 
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Rachel: Thanks, Melody! I really appreciate your time and hope that some of my readers will enjoy connecting with you. Blessings on your upcomming birth!
***If you are a Mommy Blogger who would like to be featured at Euphoria Blog, please email me at rachel {*~at} euphoria baby {dot} com. I look forward to getting to know you!***
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