One of the biggest differences in being pregnant with your second is figuring out how to explain the massive change that is about to happen to your first-born. The closer it gets to go time, the more I’ve been feeling guilty about how our little dude’s world is about to change in a moment and he has no idea what it all means…because, let’s be honest, we have NO idea what life as a family of 4 is going to…
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Best Books for Toddlers About Becoming a Big Brother/Big Sister
Reading to your little one about becoming a big brother or big sister is a great way to initiate conversation, ease anxiety and create a positive picture of what this big change will mean for them. I found that…
It’s TIME to pack my hospital bag! I’m 38 weeks pregnant, and even though my OB says my cervix is closed for business and no where near letting this bambino wiggle it’s way outta my belly…it’s time to at…
When we first brought Avery home from the hospital, Riley (our adorably spoiled rotten English Bulldog) was amazing. We had my parents bring her a hospital blanket every night. She sniffed them, put them in her mouth and paraded around the…
Technology rules our lives. Everyday I hear about a new app, new website, new fancy schmancy gizmo to make our lives easier, flashier, “better”. As I sit here writing at my makeshift “desk” (aka my kitchen table), I remember…
Two of my close friends recently welcomed adorable baby boys into the world and became first time moms. Talking to them has brought back memories of sleepless nights, marathon breastfeeding and feelings of overwhelming love mixed with undertones of…
Let’s talk about our country’s decency standards for a minute. Kim Kardashian’s glorious and extremely bare rear end has been plastered all over my news feed, every social media outlet and pretty much every website. Somehow this is ok,…
Today I almost had a heart attack. Like for real. Ok, not an actual heart attack, but my son did scare the sugar out of me. It was one of those days when you think, “hey, I’ve got…
Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought I would blog about all the action I’ve been getting lately… There was a time when I wouldn’t get the mail, walk the dog, or eat breakfast without a bra on. I was…
Last Thursday we went to the emergency room with Avery for the first and hopefully last time. He had been sick with the flu the week before and was getting better day by day. I was going stir crazy…