Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! You are now the proud parent of a new baby, and you’re a c-section recovery patient. For the next few weeks, you’ll be learning your new little one and also feel like you’re insides are going to fall out every time you stand up. But no worries, it’ll all be worth it and a distant memory before you know it. Until then, there are a few things that I found to be helpful when I had my c-section.
Read moreWorld Breastfeeding Week :: My Journey
Reluctantly, I was all set. I had my pump. I had my creams and special bras and reusable pads. I’d been to the class, read blogs and joined Facebook groups. But yet, I was still a tad bit reluctant.
Read moreThe New House Baby Gate
So, Brighten is 17 months old. How did this happen you ask? I assure you that I have no idea. But here we are with a super active toddler! When we moved back in November, I knew we'd need to be really strategic with where Brighten is allowed to roam free. The best (maybe the only good) thing about moving with a 14 month old is that we were able to arrange our new house in a way that gave Brighten plenty of space but sectioned off areas where we don't want her roaming free.
Read moreLife Lately :: The Most Busy-iest Time of the Year
Well, my last post was way too long ago. So long good intentions. Since the last time I posted anything on the blog, we have begun a new adoption process, bought a new house, moved, begun renting out our old house, celebrated Thanksgiving in Florida, vacationed in New York City, and now we are counting down the days until Christmas! It's been a lot. Throw our feisty 15 month old in the mix and it's been downright chaos. But now I've got a few minutes to actually sit down and collect a few thoughts, so here it goes...
Read moreA California Company You'll Love
Guess what?! Guest post!! Get excited because today you'll be hearing from my cousin-in-law (Jason's cousin), Audra. Audra and I have only met once in person when we were in California earlier this year, but I feel like we've been friends for years. Her daughter and Brighten are close in age, and it's been so wonderful to have someone with a little girl just a few months ahead of us. Since most of our friendship has developed over email and Facebook Messenger, we laughed a lot at each other's accents when we finally got to meet this year! Audra grew up in New England, and I grew up in Northwest Florida. It was a good time and Jason and I look forward to visiting Audra and her sweet family in Massachusetts sometime soon!
Read moreThe CUTEST Throwback Ever
Welcome to Thursday everyone! Well, Throwback Thursday this is.
Last night, Jason, my sisters, and I went to see Ben Rector at Iron City. It was incredible. Like, you guys, this was one of the best shows I've ever seen...and I've been to A LOT of concerts just this year. I've also seen Benny twice before, but this was the first time seeing him as the headliner (I think I used that word right...oh well). So, since I was up really late last night having the time of my life, I just have a short little bunch of cuteness today.
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