It’s so weird to think in just 4 weeks, my life might look completely different! Here’s a rainy Tuesday for ya: 7:30 – I wake up because I hear Matt’s shower. I throw on gym clothes and go into the kitchen to microwave my tea and oatmeal. 7:45 – Em is up. Matt goes in to say hi, and then we walk Matt to the elevator. Emerson has a fit in the hall because she wants to go with him,…
Hello out there. I can’t believe our move is next month. I’m in that weird transition period where I don’t really know how I feel. I think I’m sad to leave and nervous for the logistics of moving. We’ve finally decided on a moving company (why do they all have horrible reviews?). Fingers crossed, we also have someone interested in taking over the last 1.5 months of our lease, which would be a huge relief. Matt and I are fitting…
-I just finished reading Oh Crap! Potty Training by Jamie Glowacki, and can I say that I’m dreading this more than any other stage I’ve encountered thus far. The idea of being locked in my apartment with a naked toddler sounds horrible, but I have a couple of friends who swear by this method. -You may have heard I got a new nephew this week!! Look at that big yawn! -Emerson is obsessed with her practically preschool class, and I am…
I’m so excited we’ll be living within driving distance to some mild winter weather! I’m already thinking about a road trip to Charleston or Savannah for a long weekend this year. Here are some other ideas for places I’ve either visited or dreamed about visiting: Key West, FL This was our winter trip last year and it was fabulous. It wasn’t warm enough in February to do a lot of water activities, but it’s such a cool destination and gets…
Lots of celebrations taking place over here! My birthday is only 6 days after Emerson’s, which means we eat a lot of cake in the month of October. Since my parents helped us eat Emerson’s cake in just 24 hours, Matt got me another one for my day on the 18th. Em and I made an adventure out of going to pick up the cake at Clementine Bakery in Clinton Hill. I attempted to go for a run, but there…
We had a big weekend over here! My parents were in town, we celebrated Emerson’s birthday on Friday, and then Matt and I went on an overnight date in the city! We kicked off the long weekend with my mom and dad’s arrival on Thursday. Emerson hadn’t seen them in a few months and was so excited, but then was super shy when they got here. We headed straight for the Gap Outlet and my mom treated Emerson to some…
It’s hard to believe that two years ago I birthed a child. It seems like so long ago. I’m thankful I have been able to spend most of this year at home with Emerson. So much has changed in a short time, and she’s been a wonderful companion. Now that Em is able to talk, it’s amazing to think about what she’s been absorbing all along. The intonation, expressions, and phrases she uses are hilarious. The other day I hit…
Happy Monday. It’s a very dreary day over here. But, we’ve got Em’s birthday Friday and my birthday next Thursday, so I’m excited that there’s lots of cake in our future! — Fall clothes – this belted sweatshirt, this Teaberry & weave pullover, and this funnelneck sweatshirt (from last year) for days with Emerson. All so basic, but oh so comfy with soft denim. Story Cards – I bought these for our Portugal trip, and Em just loves them. We pick…
After college, I knew I needed to get out of North Carolina and was really itching to live in a ‘real’ city for a bit. We moved to Boston and absolutely loved living there while I was in grad school. After three winters and a small fortune spent on a one bedroom apartment, though, we happily moved back to NC for Matt to attend business school. Fast forward two years, and Matt got a great job offer in Charlotte, NC.…