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…
I received a bunch of requests for more meals, so here they are! I’m always curious to see what other people eat, especially with little ones. There’s nothing pretty or fancy about these meals – During the week, I’m all about fast, healthy-ish meals, that won’t break the bank. Breakfast Every Day I’ve eaten the same breakfast with some variation for the past six years! Overnight oats made with almond milk, raisins and cinnamon and topped with sliced banana and…
I found it very overwhelming when Emerson started eating three meals a day, and I still find myself staring into the fridge when she rejects the first meal I’ve made for her. Emerson has always been a good eater, but she doesn’t really like meat. Now that she eats everything we eat for dinner, I’ve been struggling to find recipes that she likes. Many of my go-to recipes with chicken, ground turkey, or beef get thrown on the floor, so…
Thanks for all your comments about post ideas – they have given me lots to think about! I saw this article circulating Facebook about the mental load of mothers – this is the never-ending to-do list, the worry, the always-on, super mom brain that comes with running a household in today’s fast-paced world. I was thinking about the mental load when we made the decision to move, but I couldn’t quite pin-point it until now. While I found work to be…
I wanted to share my experience with physical therapy because I found it sooo helpful. After having Emerson, I was very careful about getting back into any ab work, and waited until nearly a year to start the ab sections of videos or classes. However, my core just didn’t feel right, and I was so afraid of making anything worse. Plus, my doctor had never actually checked me for diastasis recti (the official term for ab separation) and I was worried…
Our trip to Key West was not only fun, but actually relaxing. This got me thinking about what made this Florida trip so much better than the last Florida trip when Emerson was 6 months old. Below are a couple of thoughts on what made our vacation enjoyable with an energetic 15-month-old in tow. -I used to have the mentality that accommodations are not that important because I didn’t spend much time in the room. Now? Accommodations are the most…
Now that I’m a year+ into this whole baby thing, I wanted to compile a list of the gear that we can’t live without. Uppababy Cruz stroller – I’ve tried the Nuna Tavo, Maclaren umbrellas, and BOB (which I love for running) and nothing beats the features and maneuverability of the Cruz. Back when I was loading it in and out of the car, it was super easy to fold, relatively light weight, and so easy to use with the…
When did Emerson become a toddler? We’re finally starting to get into a rhythm. Here’s a peek into our new life in Brooklyn: 7:25 – I wake up when Matt gets in the shower and rejoice that we’re in the 7’s. Emerson has been waking up at 6 the past two weeks, and I’m so thankful for the extra sleep. A few minutes later, I hear Em and Matt goes to get her while I make tea and peanut butter-ize…
It’s been a while since I wrote a day in the life post and life is different now! My 4 month post was from a stay-at-home day, so I thought I’d write this post based on a work day. 5:30 – Matt is leaving for the airport. I’m not sure if it was a coincidence or a noise he made, but I hear Emerson wake up. Even though she’s not eating much breast milk these days, she still wakes up…