Disclaimer: I received the below mentioned product in exchange for my honest and thoughtful review. All opinions and photos are mine alone and in no way influenced. Last summer, when little man was just a newborn, Julie from Spark of Amber reached out to me an offered one of her beautiful Baltic amber necklaces for review…. [Read More]
And Then He Turned One
You know that feeling that time has moved so quickly that you missed something? Something important? That is exactly how I have felt over the past week as I have sadly accepted that my little man is now one. I have tried to take this year exceptionally slow. When he falls asleep in my arms,… [Read More]
Help Me! Baby Proof This…
I posted this on my FB page and got lots of ideas but wondering if there might be any other creative solutions. We really have two issues. One, he likes to pull up on it and second, he likes to turn the faucet and make the water run. Here are some things to… [Read More]
A Pocket Full of Mustard Seeds
For the last month or so, I have been letting my oldest son sit in the front seat of the van during our 10 minute morning commute. Normally, he is in the “way way back” playing on his Ipad or reading a book. Conversation is at a minimum because we basically have to yell at each other and he says “huh” a lot,… [Read More]
Look Mom, No Training Wheels
I remember my first bike, it was blue with a tiny bit of sparkles. It had a big white seat and a plastic basket with colored daisy flowers on it. It was a Christmas gift the year that I was 5. I have beautiful memories of my Father taking me out to the cul-d-sac in… [Read More]
10 Little Things I Love About Breastfeeding
Despite what breastfeeding proponents want you to believe, breastfeeding is hard. The early days weeks are exhausting, painful, frustrating. Your body is not yours, you are still healing from birth and for many of us, you wander zombie like throughout the day in a sopping wet shirt. Regardless of the difficulties, there comes a moment when you… [Read More]
Breastfeeding and Food Allergies
Within a few weeks of my daughter’s birth, we knew there was something gravely wrong. Beyond an actual birth defect (laryngeal trachea malacia), she was also showing significant feeding issues and weight loss. Our lactation consultant and pediatrician immediately suggested that I go on a complete elimination diet. For about 3 weeks, my diet consisted… [Read More]
Being a 3rd Time Mom
A few weeks ago I had the amazing privilege of attending the baby shower of a beautiful Christian sister. She was glowing in all the wonder of new motherhood and I was praying that Ezra wouldn’t spit up on any of the sweet women that were taking turns holding him. The adorable couple opened amazing… [Read More]
Reflections from My Year as a Cheer Mom
When Lu was just 3 years old, we signed her up for dance, gymnastics and soccer. We believe in the benefits of group activities and the importance of regular physical activity. From the beginning Lu has enjoyed the various activities but she has never really fallen in love with something. Then this past summer, some… [Read More]
The Sock Ladies
It is really cold here in Ohio. Like freezing cold. Cold enough that most people wear socks, boots, hats, gloves, etc. Except, I hardly ever put socks on my little guy and it drives the Sock Ladies raving mad. You know who the Sock Ladies are right? As a mom you have probably encountered a… [Read More]