hair bows ..and I’m back.  the combination of a quick work trip + sleep training my six month old had me exhausted last week, but well worth the last four days of her sleeping 7pm to 7am.  thats no joke.  more on that later:) today I’m talking about toddler..err.. my three year old essentials + […]

37 and 1/2 years.  papa retired from the fire department on Saturday and boy was he loved, respected, honored, and totally considered a man to look up to.  when a guy retires from the fire department- there is a ceremony.  there is the flag presentation.. and there are lots of people to send off the […]

I’ve never been so excited to see the weekend.  but this week was pretty good!   Here’s a little recap of my favorite moments from the last few days.. Monday I worked from home and took a break mid-day to get the babes out the house for a bit at the park.  It was c […]

your child’s first trip to the dentist should be between 1-2 years of age. ..actually- by the time they get their first tooth. make the appointment.   NO LATER than their first birthday.. 3 years old.  do not take them to the dentist until they are three years old. yea.. this won’t be that kind […]

I still cant believe I have a six month old.  Half a year already gone?? I have a hankering feeling that this next six months will go by even quicker.  So much has changed since the last time I had a couple of 6 month olds.  I still love my go-to items when it comes […]

..and its ON.  We’ve hit the 6 months milestone and its time to start introducing solid food to this little miss of ours. While we introduced cereal to Parker and Jolie at 4 months old, I really wasn’t ready to rush Baker into solid foods just yet.  She was gaining weight, staying healthy, and although […]