One of the biggest things I wanted to instill in my son from an early age, was having a love for learning and reading. As someone who has taken a ton of classes in early childhood education, the proof is in the pudding for how important reading to children is at a very young age. So from the get go, I started reading to Nate. Now, he loves reading. He’s not even two yet, and ... Read More
Five Tips for Weaning your Toddler
Breastfeeding Nathan for 18 months was one of my biggest accomplishments and something I am so proud of. It’s been almost two weeks since we officially stopped, and I feel like we are over the hump. Wean when YOU and baby are ready. Not when society or family or anyone else thinks you should. This is your choice! A few months ago I had a breakdown from not being ready to wean, ... Read More
18 Month Update & Schedule
Where. Does. Time. Go??? I now have a one and a half year old, and I am still shocked. Once again I'm at a loss for words with how fast time flies once you have a child. This is truly proving to be the best age as he grows into toddler-hood. Yes, there are tantrums and more opinions, but I freaking love being able to communicate and really play with him. He's got such a great ... Read More
Coffee Chat | July 2019
I realized it has been a while since we did a little coffee chat, catch up post, and those are some of my favorites to write. Brings me back to the good ole' days of casual blogging for no other reason than to share about life. If we were having coffee we'd have to discuss... My cryptic posts on Instagram a couple of weeks ago, I was offered an opportunity, all ... Read More
Friday Five (Amazon Buys)
All the praise hands that it is Friday! I think right now "Amazon buys" blog posts might be some of my favorites to read. I am so nosy when it comes to other people's purchases and since I think we can all agree Amazon is the best, it's no surprise I love reading them. I have been accumulating some things for the warmer weather, and finally want to share! Since we're heading to ... Read More