Believe it or not, I'm not rush-shipping anything this year for Easter. If you've been around here for a while, you might have noticed that some celebrations tend to sneak up on me (read: paralyzing indecision). This year, however, I started prepping just after Valentine's Day and now face the challenge of not overbuying - … Continue reading Easter Finds that Arrive Before Sunday!
The irony of this post title is the sentiment is true: if you are taking your toddler on vacation, it is indeed not a vacation. We took our first family vacation as a family of three to Massachusetts last fall. At the time, Emerson was a little over one year old and, lucky for us, … Continue reading Vacationing with a One-Year-Old: Lessons Learned
I set up my Christmas tree in record time this year. Usually after cutting the tree down from a local farm, it takes one to two days to get the lights on the tree (my least favorite Christmas activity) and then another to get all of the decorations on it. This year, however, I am … Continue reading 2023 Ornament Swap
When I think of the Christmas season, two contradicting images pop in my head: curling up under a blanket, sipping on a warm drink, while the sparkle of the christmas tree is the only light besides the glow of a favorite Christmas movie streaming on the tv and the flurry of gift wrapping, endless packages … Continue reading December Goals
Now that I've shared her birth story, I feel like I can share Emerson's newborn photos! This session sticks out in the hazy memory of the newborn days, because it was the first glimpse into motherhood that wasn't images of sweet snuggles and soft baby kisses. It never occurred to me prior to booking Emerson's … Continue reading Emerson’s Newborn Photos
And just like that, we are back into the 'old daily grind'. Except, the 'old daily grind' is a completely new routine and emotional journey. I'm happy to report I survived my reentry into the workforce but I am living solely for those home-from-work snuggles from Emerson. I also feel like we reentered the world, … Continue reading September Goals
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