Well, it's almost a month later, but I am finally getting around to announcing the birth of our baby here on my blog! Our bundle of joy, Logan, was born on September 30 after a very short 4-hour labor. This little guy is such a blessing! He lets me sleep a little bit longer at … Continue reading He’s Here!
Mommyhood
A Blog Post from Babble
Even though it's a year old, I just read the following heart-warming article on Babble.com and thought it was worth sharing here on my blog. The timing of discovering this article seems to be just perfect, because this will be my life in a couple of weeks when I have my baby boy. I'm nervous, … Continue reading A Blog Post from Babble
Mommy Necessities
It happens to all of us... You are in Buy Buy Baby, armed with your scanner gun, ready to fill up your baby registry. Excitement is building as you dream of your little one! Then you take a look at the sheer size of the store, not knowing where to begin. Panic sets in. What … Continue reading Mommy Necessities
Finding My “Sole” Mate
Anybody who knows me knows how much I love shoes. Most of my closet is devoted to my shoe collection. This collection has been a growing obsession of mine as I've filled it with wedges, slides, sandals, sneakers, heels, slippers, boots, flats, etc over the years. For casual days, I turn to my fabulous, red, low … Continue reading Finding My “Sole” Mate
BIG News!
Now that our family and friends know, I can finally announce some exciting baby bump news here for all of you loyal readers: We're expecting a baby boy! 🙂 Our little guy is due on my daughter's birthday in October, so this should make for some interesting birthday party planning down the road. The two … Continue reading BIG News!
A Musical Memory
The other weekend I was puttering around the house and had some music going in the background. Pandora internet radio is my go-to whenever I need music. I looked over at my daughter as she was playing with her toys, and it was like I was looking at myself when I was a young girl. … Continue reading A Musical Memory
Mommy Secrets
There are some secrets that many of us mommies are just too ashamed to share. We have all experienced the guilt that comes along with some of these secrets. Well, ladies, don't be ashamed. It's a part of motherhood. Being a mom is tough enough without having to deal with the guilt that often comes … Continue reading Mommy Secrets
Raising a Girl
Raising a girl requires moxie. Being a female can be daunting at times. Many of us struggle to figure out who we are well into adulthood. There's immense pressure from the media to "be" a certain way. The women who are in the spotlight are usually women we can never be and in all honesty, … Continue reading Raising a Girl
The “Why” Era
It's official. My daughter has entered the stage of asking "why" for everything. Emily recently turned 3 years old and because she is so inquisitive and well-spoken, my husband and I were actually surprised this milestone of asking "Why" didn't start earlier. (We were relieved, but not all that surprised that she never went through a "terrible … Continue reading The “Why” Era
The Perils of Potty Training
My daughter has been potty training for a little while now. She's basically out of diapers, except for during the night. I've researched that it's pretty common for toddlers her age to still need diapers while they sleep. Eight hours is a long time to hold it when you're so little! What's funny is when … Continue reading The Perils of Potty Training
Moxie and Mishaps 