I really used to be ok with just washing my hands with soap and water. But recently, I go through Purell like it's my job. I have a mini bottle on my desk, one in my makeup bag, one in my purse, one in the glove compartment of my car and probably several others lurking around. I'm addicted to Purell. I blame this person.

This little cutie (and I'm not being biased, she's freaking adorable) is my 11 week old god-daughter, Bella. Bell was definitely a surprise for me, but we have a special connection. The night my best friend went into labor, I had a dream that her mother came to my house to tell me Bella had been born. The very next day, I got the phone call. Now it doesn't seen that shocking, except that due to a massive miscommunication and the fact that my best friend lives in NC and I see her 2-3 times per year, I was under the impression that Bell wasn't due til March.

As soon as I found out my spidey sense was indeed correct, I got the first flight to NC that I could. I stayed with my best friend, enjoying my god-daughter for 5 days and it was at this time that my Purell addiction began. Purell after washing your hands before picking her up. Purell before even thinking about preparing a bottle. Purell before and DEFINITELY after diaper changes. Purell after touching the cat, (aptly named Stinky). Purell, Purell, Purell.

And I'm not the only one. There are millions of people just like me that are addicted to Purell. It doesn't make us germaphobs, it makes us clean people. So there. I'm going to leave you with two things.

1. An important link. Antibacterial Promotional Produucts. Because there's more of us out there than you think.

2. A hilarious exchange between Turk and Dr. Cox on Scrubs talking about the importance of being hygenic when you're a parent.

Dr. Cox: Listen newbie. Having a kid changes the way you think about everything.

Turk: Hell yeah it does. Before Izzie was born if I saw a half eaten meatball sub in the trash you'd better believe I would dust that bad boy off and go to town on it. But now, I' not risking my health eating trash food. I mean, unless it's a corn dog.

Dr. Cox: Thank god you procreated. 

Happy Friday everyone!