Hi Baby, I know that you think that word ‘baby’ doesn’t apply anymore, but you’ve got to accept that to me it always will. But I want to tell you a secret. I’m glad you’re not a baby anymore. This past year with you has actually been one of my favorites. 6 was so much…
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To the Haters
Today was a big day in our house. Our famous-for-his-hair surfer dude decided it was time to take the plunge {or the chop} and go for the big cut. I will say he emotionally prepared me well for this moment because the last time he had a hair appointment he told me it was going to happen. And “okay buddy,…
Why You Need to Be Prepared for a Medical Emergency With Kids
Recently FB reminded me that ‘on this day’ 2 years ago I wrote about this on my timeline. I still sit in the same dining room chair at every meal and sometimes find myself purposefully avoiding eye contact with the ground where I had laid him during all of this. It was hard to read. But talking about the hard…
The Truth About What Our Family Wants for Christmas
The Truth About What Our Family Wants for Christmas Having kids certainly changes everything. Even Christmas. The glitter-filled snow globe of Christmas magic that had settled in your heart is now again shaken and awe-inspiring. But even Christmas- the traditions, the way you spend it, who you spend it with, can be one of the many learning curves…
This is How We Road Trip
Tomorrow is the busiest travel day of the year they say. Given the fact that we live 600+ miles away from all of our family, we know a thing or two about road trips with kids. And someday I will share all of my best advice with you. But given its T-2 days until Turkey Day, I’m a little…
I’m Thankful for You, Parents of Littles
A lot of the ‘work’ we put into shaping our kiddos into happy, healthy members of the world we do so without thinking. Other parts of it we do because we have researched the mess out of the ‘right’ parenting style. And some because it is what was done for us. But most of it goes unnoticed on a day-to-day…