The past few days have been nothing short of amazing. It's been so freeing knowing I'm not going back to work. I know this is all new, and everything is super awesome in the beginning of anything new. I'd love to look back at this day, a few years from now and compare how I … Continue reading Memorial Day Weekend and first day as SAHM!
Month: May 2022
The big change.
The time has come for me to quit work and stay at home with these two cuties! Yep, you read that right I quit my job. Today was my last day and I had to document this change in my life somehow. I have been working in Human Resources for most of my life but … Continue reading The big change.
Last day of first grade.
Today was the last day of first grade for my little Hadley! I think every parent says this every year, but I cannot believe we will have a second grader this August. Time goes so damn fast, it's unreal. Started off the morning with our traditional "last day" photo on the front porch. She got … Continue reading Last day of first grade.
3 months of Huxley.
Stopped peeing on Dad for the most part.And doesn't poop when Dad changes him anymore.Constantly smiling and noticing his family a lot more.Hadley is still counting when he smiles at her, he's over 200 now! He's such a patient baby, he'll sleep 6-8 hours at night, wake up in the morning, take Hadley to school, … Continue reading 3 months of Huxley.
Weekly recap.
Back to work, the dentist, swim team, and softball! What a week. Monday, May 16 Monday was my first day back to work after my long maternity leave. It's been wonderful staying home with Hadley and Huxley all this time. It's been a little taste of stay-at-home mom life, which isn't easy. All good things … Continue reading Weekly recap.
Friday favorites.
Happy Friday everyone! Ready for this weekend to start. Softball game, and Mother's Day! Here are some favorites for today. UNPLUG BOX Everyone is on their phones all the time now; wouldn't this be awesome? To have an unplug box, and maybe designate a time every day the electronics go in here? I would love … Continue reading Friday favorites.
Cinco de Mayo.
Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5th, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza (source). In reality, it's just a day to drink margaritas and have white cheese and chips am I right? While my … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo.
Diaper Bag Essentials.
So what goes in a diaper bag? Especially a newborn diaper bag? It's a lot to think about, every time you leave the house with your baby. I thought I'd share what I currently am using for our two month old son. The diaper bag we use is nothing fancy or special. And trust me, … Continue reading Diaper Bag Essentials.
Our newborn schedule.
Everyone knows there really isn't such a thing as a newborn schedule now is there? In the first few weeks, all babies do is eat, sleep, poop and repeat. So why bother having a schedule some might ask? Babies, kids, and adults, all thrive on routines and schedules. We are two months into the newborn … Continue reading Our newborn schedule.
Weekly recap.
Lots of walks, total fail at dinner, pumping, and smiles in the car. It's all recapped on the blog! Monday, April 25 Started off our week with a walk with Kevin and Huxley! We typically walk around the neighborhood a few times totaling a mile or two. Later on in the afternoon, we did some … Continue reading Weekly recap.
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