I had heard from several second time mothers that my nesting instinct might go by the wayside this time around since I have a toddler to chase after and that was true, for a while. Once I hit the middle of my second trimester, however, I was in full blown nesting mode on the daily, [...]
It's so easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of the season. Amidst the parties to attend and the traveling to and fro to see family and friends, it's easy to forget what the holidays are really about—expressing gratitude and spreading kindness. Doing this warms our hearts more than any gift under [...]
As of Saturday, I'm now 5-6 weeks from meeting our little guy and it's getting real real. We're in full-blown nesting mode over here and I am convinced my husband and parents are literal saints for everything they're doing - and all the ways they're putting up with me and my hormonal moments. Annie is [...]
I didn't notice it so much when we were dating or even during our engagement. It wasn't until we had been married a few months and that wedded bliss included some *gasp* real life moments where we didn't always agree on all the things. One of us would be upset about something, usually me and [...]
It's not secret I adore all things autumn - crunchy leaves, cooler temps, hot apple cider, and pumpkin everything, to name a few - and the crowning jewel is Thanksgiving. Sometimes we skip past this one for Christmas and while yes, Santa Claus is coming to town and I am PUMPED, there is something so [...]
