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...]
Parenting
A Safer Way for Kids to Browse Online Videos
When a preschooler is handed an iPad, there's nothing more popular than YouTube. My own son has been unleashed on the video platform, when I'm handling something important (no parenting shame!). The fact that so many programming options, creative outlets and even his favorite characters are … [Read more...]
What I Wish I Knew BEFORE Baby Came
When I was pregnant with Red, I remember reading a lot. I read "What to Expect," the book that scares most new mothers to death thinking everything is cancer, tons of local baby magazines, parenting articles, different takes on feeding, diapering and sleep habits, all trying to pinpoint the … [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...]
Do You Ask A Lady, “When are you due?”
Do you ask a lady, "When are you due?" I know better than to ask someone I don't know! I'm not sure when I learned this vital lesson, but it might have been second-hand, through other people's mistakes. I had family members, friends and even coworkers have their feelings terribly hurt by people … [Read more...]
The Dreaded Pregnancy Glucose Test
For anyone that has never been pregnant, or never had to endure the overnight-fasting grump-fest that is a pregnancy glucose test, it's not very fun. In fact, I hate it. It doesn't cause physical pain (aside from the needle pricks), and it's not the kind of test you have to study for, but it still … [Read more...]
Stocking Up For Baby
Walmart gift cards and information have been provided by P&G. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My due date is rapidly approaching and I'm starting to nest up. I made Chase play nursery tetris with all our furniture to make sure it's going to fit, function, and look great (right after we … [Read more...]
Pregnant and Hormonal Things That Got Me This Week
The first pregnant and hormonal cry I ever had was when I was pregnant with Red. Chase and I had bunkered down on the couch, watching movies we owned in our stash, but hadn't drug out in a while. My pick? Disney's Tarzan. Just because. But man, oh man, as soon as the cheetah ate the baby monkey … [Read more...]
