Do you remember one particular class or book or person who shaped your future career? In third grade we did a unit on penguins. I loved it. Like, LOVED IT. So I started seeking out any book or show –…
Mommy and Me Gingham Outfits
If I could choose only one pattern to wear for the rest of my life, it would have to be gingham. There’s something about it that makes me happy. When I found matching “mommy and me” outfits for me and…
Motherhood at 18 Months
18 months old was a little over a month ago, but for some reason I thought I had already published this post. Whoops! Time seriously is just flying. My teeny tiny newborn baby is now a walking, talking, opinion-holding toddler….
Words of Encouragement: 6 Things I Say to My Daughter Everyday
For a variety of reasons, T and I parent with a positive parenting style. That is, we try to do a lot more praising for good actions vs. disciplining for less-than-good actions. Obviously, there are times when we have to…
Flying with A Toddler: Tips, Tricks, + the Mistake We Made
We first flew with our daughter when she was 6 months old, and it was much easier than I had anticipated. Then she started to crawl, and then walk, and then climb, and we traveled more locally. We hadn’t done…