And just like that she’s nearly one year old. Can we all agree that this has been the fastest year ever?? I’m trying my best to soak in every moment with our soft and playful 11-month-old. It won’t be long before she’s a defiant threenager like her brother. Carmendy has changed so much in the… Continue Reading
Yes, it’s true. There are some positive, dare I say wonderful, parts of parenting (albeit not many, but it’s about the quality not the quantity). I don’t often talk about the good parts. Instead I do a lot of bitching and moaning about the bad parts on this blog (as evidenced here and here). A… Continue Reading
I’ve decided to share some of my favorite things every now and then (since I’m such a trendsetter, lol). For this first edition of stuff I love, I’m featuring a book subscription service for kiddos, adorable hair bows from an awesome Etsy shop, and the next big (but super tiny) thing in swimwear. Plus, I’ve… Continue Reading
Summer is officially here! And to celebrate the start of the season and the end of the school year, we organized a night of activities for the children. Of course, the evening didn’t go quite as planned. Nothing ever does when you’re throwing parties for a toddler and babies. But this time Mother Nature was… Continue Reading
It’s not often enough that I take time to recognize Richard and all he does for our family. With Father’s Day a couple days away and our anniversary right around the corner, I thought I should finally dedicate a posting to my husband. After all, it is because of Richard that this little blog exists.… Continue Reading
The weather is heating up and Carmendy is speeding up! Yep, my baby girl is officially on the move. She started crawling this past month and every day she gets faster and faster. So now I have two kids to chase after (and one energetic pup). At least I don’t have to worry about being out… Continue Reading
Simple recipes are almost always the best recipes. Especially during the summer. Because who wants to be in the kitchen when you can be at the pool or beach?? Long, complicated recipes on a hot June evening…ain’t nobody got time for that. So here’s a real simple one for you guys. We’re talking FOUR ingredient simple. Eggplant,… Continue Reading
My sister is having a baby boy in August and we hosted her shower this past weekend — it turned out beautifully! The vintage farmers market-themed party was the perfect celebration for Roberta’s little sweet pea on the way. Usually I have no trouble figuring out a theme for parties. But this time I struggled… Continue Reading
Almost every child participates in an annual Field Day for preschool or grade school. But why not have a fun day of outdoor games and activities for our pre-preschoolers? I asked myself this question a few months ago and the idea for Toddler Field Day was born. I suggested the idea to my fellow playgroup moms… Continue Reading
It goes without saying that parenting is hard. Really effing hard. I knew before I had kids that it wasn’t going to be easy. I’d never heard a parent boasting about how effortless and convenient raising a kid is and I’d watched a couple episodes of Parenthood, so I kind of figured parenting would be more challenging… Continue Reading