Even though Red is only 3.5 years old, he's had a high yield savings account with our bank since he was born. We deposited every single dollar that anyone gave him over his birthdays, Christmases, and even the one or two dollars sent in a greeting card. It's added up quite nicely, and the added … [Read more...]
Parenting
Bedtime Stories: An Important Part of our Routine
I remember when Red was in an "inside baby." Chase and I agreed that we wanted to read Red a bedtime story every night of his life. Of course, when we were feeding him every three hours as an infant it proved a little difficult and pointless, but as Red got older, we stuck with it. When he was 18 … [Read more...]
Why I Chose Genetic Screening
I was provided a free genetic screening kit from JScreen in return for sharing my experiences. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I'll be honest with you. When Chase and I were pregnant (and just before) with Red, we had no thoughts of genetic testing, no worries about genetic mutations, … [Read more...]
A Letter from the First Trimester
I wrote these notes when I wasn't yet ready to share them, but my first trimester was the only thing on my mind. Now that I've shared this pregnancy with you and the blog, it's time for me to let it flow from the draft folder... be kind to my raging hormones!This totally sucks. Way more than my … [Read more...]
Most Read Posts of 2014
Hey ya'll! I'm so glad you're sticking with me for the new year, and if you are new here, WELCOME! I thought I'd take a retrospective look at 2014, and see what my most read posts were. Surprisingly, most of them were evergreen content, with some fun additions that I never thought would be popular. … [Read more...]
Mommy & Me Monday: Oh Baby, What a Poster!
There's a little something ya'll might want to know... :) This is our formal pregnancy announcement! I'm 12 weeks along, and super excited for our summer baby. It's why I've been so absent around here, too. The first trimester has been hellacious with nausea and exhaustion that … [Read more...]
Trading Sweet Smiles for “Cheese!”
I'm really happy to say that Red loves to smile for the camera. With smartphones and digital media being a huge part of his life, he's always asking me to snap a shot and them immediately review the takes on the closest screen. I remember, not too long ago, there was a time trying to get him to … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Cold & Cough Guide for Babies & Toddlers
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Tis the season for sniffles, coughs, fevers and flus. If you or your littles have a touch of … [Read more...]
