Anyone else glad that January is ending? It’s been a weird month! After I started turning a corner and feeling better from mono, I got hit with a cold (that maybe was worse because of the mono?) and then had a day with a terrible migraine. Fingers crossed, today was the first day in almost A MONTH that I feel normal and ready to go! It’s been so weird not having energy because there have been times (mostly Emerson acting…
-I’m really craving hot apple crisp, but ice cream will have to do in this weather. -Fingers crossed Emerson is finally sleeping better. Her terrible sleep lasted about 2 weeks, so I do think it was some sort of regression. -I know I said I might take a break from the news, but I’m kind of obsessed with the whole whistleblower/impeachment inquiry coverage. The whole thing is fasinating. -Matt and I squeezed in another date night at Good Food –…
It was so nice to have a lot of down-time at home. Although we didn’t have many plans, it quickly turned into a busy weekend. Back up to last week – Emerson did the rapid results swimming lessons all week and she LOVED it. And I loved staying dry and watching the expert work with her. She put her head under the water for the first time and seemed really comfortable in the water. Em was kinda off all week…
We are having a blast on our annual Bald Head beach week. Emerson is at a great age for playing in the surf and digging in the sand, so it’s been very relaxing compared to the previous two years! She was SOOOO excited when we arrived at the ferry because she finally understood where we were going. We’ve been spending our mornings on the beach, and nap time either on the porch or out and about on the island if…
Anyone else exhausted by the end of the weekend? We had a fabulous summer weekend that included time with friends, eating out, and celebrating Matt. A friend of mine from Dallas was in town on Friday, so we spent the morning with our girls at the splash park and playground. I walked there and back (about 2 miles) and wasn’t sure I could make it home. Walking is hard! We got takeout for lunch and came back to our house.…
As I head towards the third trimester in a few weeks, I’m starting to think to my to-do and to-buy lists. Luckily, this time around, these lists aren’t quite as long. One of the best things about this pregnancy has been being able to relax a bit more (well, mentally, not physically) because I generally know what’s to come. I’m giddy with excitement because I can’t wait for the baby stage. I’m less worried about labor (although still anxious that…
Hello, I got a bunch of requests on Instagram to write a post about how we weaned Emerson from the pacifier. I’m no expert here (just Googled some ideas and decided to go with the paci fairy!) but figured I’d share our experience in case it’s helpful for others. First of all, there are so many different opinions about when to do it. -People told me 6 months or she’d get more addicted (she did) -My dentist told me at…
Hello! It was a gorgeous weekend here in Charlotte and we barely left the house! Friday, some friends invited us to a Seder (a little late bc so many of their friends were out of town on Easter weekend) and it was lots of fun! I had never been to one (fun fact: I didn’t have a Jewish friend until college because the rural town where I grew up had zero diversity) and really enjoyed experiencing another religious holiday celebration.…
Hello, Sorry it’s been a while. After I blogged last week, Emerson got worse, and it turns out she had an ear infection. Poor girl. I’m still learning how to balance my new work load on days when Emerson is home or doesn’t nap for long, but I’ve caught up these past three days. Luckily, I’m working for some lovely ladies who know me well and are understanding if I don’t accomplish as much in a week. My parents arrived…