Although it's been almost TEN months, I remember them as if they had happened just 10 minutes ago. I imagine the little details eventually get lost over time, but I don't think a mother ever forgets the way she felt in those first moments… I was 40 weeks and one day along, excited to be… Continue reading The First Moments
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Goodbye Preschool…
This is my first child’s last week in preschool and I am not okay. 🥹 She was just under 3 years old when she started attending her current preschool last summer. She was still my little chunk, I could barely put her hair into a ponytail, potty training wasn’t working, and she wasn’t talking much.… Continue reading Goodbye Preschool…
What’s in My [Hospital] Bag?
I can’t believe it’s already been a week since I zipped up my “go-time” bag and headed to the hospital to have my sweet baby! Packing my bag is always one of those little things I look forward to. It builds up excitement for the big day! But what do you pack? What do you… Continue reading What’s in My [Hospital] Bag?
Laundry Room Makeover – Stenciling Textured Walls
Loving the wallpaper trend and looking to add some life to your walls but you have (cue melancholy music) TEXTURED WALLS? Don’t go crying into the drywall just yet!
A Letter to My 3rd Baby
To my already-adored third baby, After having my second baby I thought I was “done”. I had a girl and then a boy, which many see as “enough”. But, to my surprise, it didn’t take long to realize that what many see as the perfect set wasn’t quite complete for me. My second pregnancy was… Continue reading A Letter to My 3rd Baby
10 Must-Haves for a Comfy, Confident & Calm Pregnancy
Comfort 1. ComfiLife Gel Enhanced Seat Cushion: $49.95 Somehow I breezed through my first pregnancy with basically no side effects, but my 2nd pregnancy? HA! That one showed me what it's REALLY like to be pregnant. I started experiencing sciatica by the 2nd trimester and tailbone discomfort for months after giving birth. The weight of… Continue reading 10 Must-Haves for a Comfy, Confident & Calm Pregnancy
The Struggles of the Working Mom & the Strength that Ensues
A note of encouragement for the working mama. It's 10 o'clock at night and you place your dinner plate into a sink full of sippy cups and colorful plastic bowls. The oldest of your two toddlers has finally quieted down after multiple tantrums during (and after) your bedtime routine, the youngest little angel has been… Continue reading The Struggles of the Working Mom & the Strength that Ensues
One 11 Coffee Roastery
2004 Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450. This was one of the first local coffee shops I tried out while waiting for the internet to be installed in our new home. I had come from a week of distracting Starbucks sessions and I wanted something a little more intimate and a lot more fab...talk about wish… Continue reading One 11 Coffee Roastery
Why We Sold Our Dream Home & The Nightmare of Building a New One During a Pandemic (with two babies!)
WHEW! Where do I even start?! First, we are thankful to FINALLY be home sweet home. I say finally because it took a YEAR to complete the process from start to finish. We literally put blood — well, only because of nosebleeds. I get them in TX winters when it's nice and cold outside and… Continue reading Why We Sold Our Dream Home & The Nightmare of Building a New One During a Pandemic (with two babies!)
5 Tips for Building a Home with Babies
Congratulations on your decision to build a home! Whether it's your 1st or 3rd, not only should you be excited, but you should be proud of this amazing gift you're creating for your family. My husband and I recently built our 2nd home while bringing our 2 year old and 6 month old along for… Continue reading 5 Tips for Building a Home with Babies
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