As you know if you’ve been following along for awhile, I love holidays, and Easter is the first big one of spring and typically, the first big family get-together since December. Our Easters have ranged from big celebrations with family…
Surviving the First Night Out Post-Baby
This Friday, Andrew and I had our first night out since having baby Charlotte. Honestly, it was so much easier than the first time we left James, and I’m so glad we went out without the kids even if it…
Spring Bucket List
I’m really enjoying coming up with these bucket lists every season (see my fall list and winter list). It inspires me to get out of the house and do more fun things and adventures with our family. It’s easier to…
How to Survive a Road Trip with a Baby and a Toddler
Once we had kids (and before we moved), we used to leave the city almost every weekend, especially during the summer. Hence, we’ve taken James on road trips from the time he was a little baby and have learned quite…
Family Winter Bucket List + My New Approach to Staying Sane in the Winter with Kids
Every season, I like to put together a list of things I want to accomplish with my family, but I find it especially important to put together a family winter bucket list to keep us occupied when the weather is…
How to Overcome Mom Guilt
Mom guilt. It’s probably one of the hardest parts about becoming a mom for me other than learning not to get triggered or frustrated when my kids are fighting, tantruming and whining. But I actually think mom guilt is one…
What We’re Buying for Baby #3
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about third baby must-haves. To be honest, there aren’t a lot. We have tons of baby gear from the first two kids (here are the first year essentials I recommend for all new moms)…
The Mom Hack That Has Transformed Our Mornings
I don’t know if it’s like this in your house, but mornings are nothing short of traumatic in our house. I thought I had the whole working mom thing down when I just had James and he was a baby/little…
The Secret to Changing a Toddler (Who Won’t Sit Still)’s Diaper
James has never been the best at staying still, but as a toddler, changing his diaper became a real struggle. Now, that Charlotte’s one, I’m remembering just how hard changing a toddler’s diaper can be. It’s not just that they’re…
What To Do When Your Two Year Old Hits You
Being slapped across the face by a screaming toddler is a true test of parenting. Unfortunately toddler hitting is a pretty common issue, and unfortunately, for us, James has chosen to test us in this regard quite a bit recently….
Working Mom Pumping Schedule
After sharing my breastfeeding journey and my favorite breast pumps, I started getting a lot of questions about how I’m making pumping and breastfeeding work now that I’ve returned to work. I think the hardest part is figuring out a…
How We’re Prepping the Kids for Baby #3
It’s hard to believe that in less than two months we’ll be a family of five. I’m excited and in so many ways it feels like a dream come true and something I’ve been waiting and fighting for for so…