I learn something new almost every day. Like just yesterday I learned that if we have another baby, Clara would like to name it “Jemily.” Except when she says it, it sounds like “Jem-a-yee.” Gender neutral. Naturally. And as I learn and grow in my adulthood, I’m finding that I have less time to worry …
Category Archives: Motherhood
on being squishy and my priorities
(I’m going to think out loud today. About my body and mind. Which isn’t your body or mind. So just bare with me and listen while I ramble, list-style. These are #firstworldproblems for sure.) I’m nearly 7 weeks postpartum. And my body is a bit squishy. Nothing a few months won’t fix. But still squishy…for …
breastfeeding Q & A
I’ve been meaning to write a post about my experience with breastfeeding for a while now but just never got around to it. So when Lindsay Itzkowitz recently asked me a couple of questions through email (she’s currently nursing her little William…adorable!) and she suggested I write a post to possibly help other mamas out, …
one month after baby
I just can’t believe it. Porter is one month old! I look around at my kids sometimes and wonder where all the time went. You can’t make it stand still and I’m kinda freaking out about the fact that Henry will be SIX this Fall?!!? SERIOUSLY – Where did the time go?!?!! I’m not sure …
wiaw: the “dessert-all-day”-edition
Happy ONE MONTH birthday, Porter!! I’m working on a postpartum/baby update for you guys….but it’ll be a “better late than never” situation.——-As promised from a couple weeks ago, I just have to share with you all of the food(s) that I’ve been eating lately. Namely DESSERT. aka SUGAR. aka “I’ve-got-the-nursing-sweet-tooth!!” This guy will eat anywhere… …
on mother’s day and why socks will suffice
If you’re a living, breathing, functioning person, you know that yesterday was Mother’s Day (at least in North America…I’m actually not sure if this “holiday” is an international event). Last week, Travis asked the kids what they thought I wanted for Mother’s Day (after explaining what the day was in the first place…). Henry….“SOCKS!!” Clara…”a …
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