Toddler Update 2
Hey friends! My last toddler update was over 2 months ago and our little man has changed so much since then! Jacob is looking a lot like me these days and acting just like Joey as a baby! So basically he’s a wild, blue-eyed boy …
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Unpopular Opinions
Today I am bringing you my unpopular mom opinions. I may only have a year under my belt, but these are some things I feel pretty strongly about… Moms on Call is trash– Yep, I said it. I tried to phrase that more gently, but …
Toddler Update 1
Jacob will forever be my baby. I was not prepared for the quick transition of a first birthday making him a toddler. I guess it makes sense though because the second he turned one toddlerhood came in hot. It is equally heartwarming and exhausting. There …
Mancave Makeover
Hey there! If you clicked on this post today, thanks! You are probably looking for a distraction from election anxiety. I’ve been trying my best to stay focused on happy things this week. But to be honest, my heart is heavy. No matter who “wins” …
Jacob’s 1st Birthday Party
The first birthday is such a special milestone… one I never really understood until we experienced it. The transformation from newborn to 12 months is incredible… for both babies and their parents. I was emotional for an entire week and am still devastated that my …
Sick Baby & COVID Times
Well, we made it a whole year. We knew our little one would get sick at some point and I guess we are lucky that we made it this far. But a baby with a fever & vomiting isn’t fun… especially in the middle of …
Jacob is One!
Happy first birthday to my wild, messy, strong-willed, hilarious, affectionate and perfect baby boy! It has been a year full of learning, laughing and loving harder than I ever knew was possible. I hope you always feel as wrapped up in love as you have …
Top Baby Items for the 1st Year
The number of baby items out there is so overwhelming! I remember when Joey and I made a trip across town to BuyBuy Baby to check out strollers and car seats… looking at everything in that store stressed us out! We didn’t know what we …
Thoughts on Being a SAHM
I will 100% admit that before having Jacob I had visions of being a stay at home mom mostly looking like late morning Pilates classes, homemade baking and a sparkling clean house. For me, it has been more like scrambling trying to get everything in …
The Best & Worst Things I Did During Maternity Leave
Before having Jacob, I remember thinking that a 12 week maternity leave sounded like an extravagant vacation. 12 weeks away from work- who even does that?! LOL. Moms, you can go ahead and slap me through your device. I quickly found out the reality that …