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I purchased the FitBit One ($99 on Amazon) 2 months ago. I chose it because it is easy to read in dark places, it tracks sleep & I really like the display. It's actually smaller than my pinky finger. I didn't really think tracking my sleep was important but once I started doing that I realized how little sleep I was getting (working, college, 2 year old, family, church...you all know the busy drill) & how it was affecting my day to day life in a negative way. The FitBit has caused me to try harder to be more active & I've even started walking the stairs at work several times per day to reach my goals. I'm not good at logging my food but I'm not good at it with a pen & paper or any other method either. The FitBit Flex is coming out soon (Slated for May) but I didn't like the lack of display screen so I can check my stats whenever I like however this likely wouldn't be a problem for iPhone users (or similar) since it syncs up. The FitBit isn't perfect but I really do like it & overall it meets my needs.

Just....why?

^ This appears a sarcastic post but it's totally not. :)

I've done the majority of my college classes online. They, for the most part, are more work. I suppose teachers want to be positive students are learning & reading so the quizzes & exams are structured in a way that ensures this to an extent. However, I really like not having to drive across town & sit in a class for 2 hours. It's worth it to me to buckle down & do the work at home.

All the comments saying "Quit smoking!" are so helpful aren't they? :/

I'm sure there are others but based on the one above, no. I don't want my son looking at a crying child. It seems eerie.

Pretty darned cool!

"I realize that they were perhaps making an even greater sacrifice carting us around to more cultural and educational places.That would be much more difficult than laying in a lazy river!"

^ Yeah, my 9 month old really isn't into art galleries & wine tastings. We do things for our son. Not drag him around every vacation to crap he doesn't want to do or see just because we want to do whatever we want. Everyone in our family is considered when it's vacation time.

We stayed at a place in Panama City Beach last May with out 9 month old. The indoor lazy river was the best thing ever! We could put him in his infant swim gear (And all helpful floatie attachments) & he "floated" between mine & DH's tubes safely. He felt like a big boy & we were able to relax. Our room wasn't amazing but it was clean, comfy & had an ocean front balcony. We'd for sure stay there again!

My 1 year old son's favorite toy at the moment is a half empty plastic water bottle. It crackles under his pudgy hands & he teeths on the end where the cold water can get to his gums.