LOL.That's literally the first thought that comes to mind as I sit down to write this. Sooo many thoughts here. What's it been like going from two to three cubs, you ask? Well, I'm just now writing another blog post nearly TWO YEARS after my last post, if that's any indication...The TLDR: It's ABSOLUTELY CRAZY.… Continue reading 3 Things I Learned Going From Two to Three Kids
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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…
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
One Day
My daughter was a handful this morning. Tantrums about every little thing, refusing to do anything I asked of her, and in the 10 minutes I tried to walk away and get something done she decided to cover herself, her stuffed animals, and her little brother with half a bottle of lotion…by nap time, I’d… Continue reading One Day
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
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
20+ Pregnancy Announcement Ideas…and the struggle of getting the shot.
So, you're pregnant? CONGRATULATIONS! Whether it's your 1st, or in my case 3rd (🙈!) one of the most exciting ways to share the big news with family and friends is with a fun pregnancy announcement photo! I’ve always loved these, even before I became a mommy, and now I always look forward to sharing my… Continue reading 20+ Pregnancy Announcement Ideas…and the struggle of getting the shot.
Welcome to Cubs & Chaos
Hey y'all, I’m Alycia! I'm a native Houstonian and mama bear to 3 wild little cubs and step mama to their big sissy. I've loved writing since the 1st grade. (I journaled literally every day of my high school years...I still have the huge stack of journals, but I'm mortified of what I might find… Continue reading Welcome to Cubs & Chaos
