I don’t know about you, but one of my least favorite parts of parenting is applying sunscreen. In fact, my best friend, who is a mom of two, once said that she hates summer because of the sunscreen, wet clothes,…
The Secret to Changing a Toddler (Who Won’t Sit Still)’s Diaper
James has never been the best at staying still, but as a toddler, changing his diaper became a real struggle. Now, that Charlotte’s one, I’m remembering just how hard changing a toddler’s diaper can be. It’s not just that they’re…
My Favorite Toddler and Baby Books to Read the Kids
Story time was always a favorite of mine growing up. I loved reading stories in my pajamas by the fire with my mom and brother, so I was excited to continue the tradition with my kids. For my baby shower…
What To Do When Your Two Year Old Hits You
Being slapped across the face by a screaming toddler is a true test of parenting. Unfortunately toddler hitting is a pretty common issue, and unfortunately, for us, James has chosen to test us in this regard quite a bit recently….
Healthy Toddler Lunch Ideas
Continuing my quest to become a better cook or at least get better at putting together meals for my family, I’m focusing on lunch right now. Specifically, I’m working on creating a list of healthy toddler lunch ideas that my…
Working Mom Pumping Schedule
After sharing my breastfeeding journey and my favorite breast pumps, I started getting a lot of questions about how I’m making pumping and breastfeeding work now that I’ve returned to work. I think the hardest part is figuring out a…
Summer Family Activities During Quarantine
Summer is my favorite time of year, and while the pandemic changed many of our summer plans last year, I also got to enjoy being outside a lot more, and spending time with my littles and watching them grow. This…
Everything I Bought to Keep James Entertained (and Educated) At Home While Social-Distancing
Like many of you, I’m currently trying to figure out how to keep my kids (well, mostly James) entertained and educated while I attempt to work from home. We are quarantining ourselves and practicing social-distancing in response to the Coronavirus…
Six Months With Baby Charlotte
I cannot believe we’re already celebrating six months with Baby Charlotte. I know I say this every month, but six month feels like a real milestone. Your baby is definitely no longer an infant — they’re almost a different human…
How to Work From Home With Kids
I know Coronavirus is on all of our minds right now, and tbh, my anxiety is through the roof. I know everyone says not to panic, and not to make anyone do the same, but I keep thinking that we’re…
And Just Like That We’re a Family of Four!
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that we welcomed a baby girl two weeks ago, so I thought it was time to share a new baby announcement on here. I know a lot of you have been asking…
How We’re Prepping James for the New Baby
I was so focused for so long on having another baby that I honestly didn’t spend much time thinking about how a new baby sibling would impact James and the steps for preparing toddler for new baby. I was more…