I can hardly believe she's here! Waiting for your baby to arrive is one of the most anxious feelings I can think of. Add on the excitement of a new gender, and it's an emotional cocktail when they finally make their appearance. Scarlett was born last week via planned C-section, and I'm excited to … [Read more...]
Mommy & Me
An Unexpected Love Letter
During a layabout couch session as we awaited the birth of Scarlett, I was depending on my computer to entertain my bump and I. Scrolling through Facebook, playing puzzle games and googling pregnancy concerns was the best I had in front of me, because let's face it, no effort … [Read more...]
Uncle Tyler Stops By
My brother, Tyler, is in the Coast Guard. I'm extremely proud of what he's accomplished since he joined, gaining various levels of information clearance, serving in AK, SC, NJ, FL and now, on his way back to Alaska... His service in Key West, Florida has drawn to a close, and due to his most recent … [Read more...]
Mommy and Me Dates
Baby Girl is getting closer and closer, and I'm pretty sure that Red really understands this. It might be on a more primal, unconscious level, but I can see it. He's much more clingy, needs Mama more often than anyone else, and is much quicker to share unsolicited hugs and kisses all day long … [Read more...]
Red’s 4th Birthday
Red's 4th birthday was a few weeks ago, and I didn't get my act together to post any photos! We were happy to start celebrating early with a visit from Nonna. She helped us get the nursery all set up for Baby Girl and even decorate Red's room with an actual theme to match his interests and his new … [Read more...]
Our Memorial Day 2015 Family Activities
Memorial Day 2015 was packed with activities! We didn't head into the weekend with very much planned, but the fun and food took over and we rolled with it! After all, our weekends as a family of three are numbered and we're trying to make them special. First up, my sister-in-law and I redeemed our … [Read more...]
Mommy & Me: Read to Your Kids
If you were on Facebook in the last two weeks, you most certainly saw the article quoting a professor that stated you shouldn't read to your kids because it puts other kids at a disadvantage. I thought I had never seen such a piece of baloney. Ever since Red was a few months old, we've been … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day 2015
Mother's Day 2015... my 4th mother's day, and it was really relaxing. I was served my favorite biscuits and gravy in bed by the men of the house, and then got to stay in my PJs and watch TV all morning. Even if it was Octonauts and snuggling Red amongst all the pillows, it was really nice not to … [Read more...]
