"Small Day"

Today I had the wonderful opportunity, courtesy of my friend Salla, of going to "Small Day".
In the library there is a really large room and many vendors set up shop inside. There were a tonne of various cloth diapers, some yarn sellers, and health products available for sale.
As well there were various carriers for babies too!
I was in the market for a new carrier, as the Baby Bj�rn I have is wearing on my shoulders. V�in�'s a big boy and without our winter coats - it's fine. I can tolerate it. But with his snow suit and my coat on - I feel like an elephant, I feel so huge. The end result is that my shoulders are quite sore and V�in� just feels heavier with every step I take.
One kind of carrier is called Manducca - you can see what it looks like here.
I was very tempted and even tried one on! The straps are nice and thick, there's a buckle that goes around the waist, and the baby can be carried in the front facing you or on the back facing over your shoulder like you. It was almost 100 Euros.
Instant thought was "WWTS"? What would Tim say? He'd say no. I figured I could sell the Bj�rn carrier for at least half the price we paid for it and it would justify buying it. But then I discovered a beautiful green wrap.
You know Rebecca Bloomwood (Confessions of a Shopaholic) when she saw the green scarf? Yes that was me. And yes the wrap is green.
I didn't think I had it in me! I looked at it and the lady did a demonstration with a child that was maybe 3 or 4 years old (quite tall) on her back and wrapped her up no problem. However a friend provided a wonderful site and I'm learning all these easy and funky techniques.
The good thing about the wrap (Tim refers to it as the "curtain") is that there's less strain on my shoulders because it's like a shawl on the shoulders. It's wide and covers your biceps too (depending on the technique you use). I haven't tried it with him yet - maybe tomorrow morning - I did use a couple Pringle chip cans for effect and Tim thinks I'm crazy.

It's green, stylish and light. There's no hooks or buttons that I have to fight with to attach...the straps don't dig in...and I can still nurse him in private if necessary. And it can be worn on the back or in the front....and hold up to 20 KG (45 lbs give or take). I was sold. And it's 100% bamboo and washable. Super bonus to me! And I saved lots of money too.

Yes I know you're thinking "Why doesn't she just use a freaking stroller?"
Because I suck at it. I can't maneuver the darn thing and I'm terrible at turning...I'm constantly bumping into things...the aisles aren't always the widest either...so instead of pressing down and turning - I cheat and lift it to turn it. hahahaha.

Alright so that was my eventful day!

Now onto other news. I have discovered that Amazon won't deliver some things to Finland. Like digital cameras, and a certain photography book I've had my eye on for a long time now. It's called "Collin's Complete Course in Photography". A friend of Tim's recommended The Book Depository, NO SHIPPING FEES - wahoo!
It didn't have the book I was looking for but I did find one by the same authors and of a different title that appears to be similar. As well, it has reached the same reviews on Amazon and through a search on Google.
I've ordered it and cannot wait. I tried ordering through Amazon UK and after waiting over a month was advised I will have to wait longer as none of their suppliers carry the book. However they list that they have "x available". Same with Amazon France. Not impressed.