-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…
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…
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…
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.…
Is anyone else so happy shorts season is over? I’m not a fan and am so much more comfortable in jeans. I’m so excited – I ordered Green Piñata Toys (so cool) for Emerson’s birthday as well as a funfetti cake from Milk Bar!! I’ve had some dysplastic moles in the past, so I went for my 6 month check up today. Can I just say that having someone examine every inch of my body under a bright light is more uncomfortable…
I was inspired by Cup of Jo’s simple pleasures post to come up with my own list of little things that make me giddy. It’s interesting to me that as my life and world become more complex, these things become even simpler. Similar to practicing gratitude, I think taking time to appreciate and engage in the little things that make you happy can really add up. Any day that’s sunny and 70’s The squeals generated by Emerson when Matt walks…
-I spent the whole year waiting for it to warm up, and now I’m very excited for some cooler temps. I think fall in New York is going to be amazing. Also, the mosquitos seemed to have finally arrived at the park. -I’ve taken Emerson to check out two preschool prep/two’s programs for the fall. She LOVES it, but I’m already sad that she’s grown up and off to school. -I finally got a good Stitchfix (<–my discount link)! I liked…
Thanks for your post ideas and questions! I figured I’d address them all at once in a Q & A format: I would be interested in your fitness routine now that you’re a mom. Throughout my pregnancy and the first year of Emerson’s life, I mostly did Popsugar Fitness videos at home (HIIT style and weight lifting) and went to the gym for yoga, barre, or HIIT maybe once a week. I had an awesome space to work out in…
7:30 – I wake up and hear Emerson next door. Matt gets her up and she runs around the house until I get out of bed 7:40 – We all have breakfast – Em has yogurt and banana, I have oatmeal with peanut butter, and Matt snacks and has yogurt while packing his lunch and trying to get out the door. 7:50 – Matt leaves and Em gets upset. She’s learning how to open our apartment door (and unfortunately, it…