All three of my kids transitioned from two naps a day to one nap shortly after turning a year old. I know every child is different…but mine all seem to have the same type of schedule! In order to know when it’s time to switch to one nap, you need to pay close attention to your baby. If your baby is anything like mine have been, they do best with a ... Read More
It’s the Little Things….Like Picnics
Hudson is so excited to be out of school for the summer. He will miss his school friends but keeps talking about how much fun he’ll have with his family this summer….meanwhile I’m worried about how I’ll manage to entertain all three kids for three months. That’s a long time! One of my favorite activities to do on days when we are at home together ... Read More
How We Knew We Needed a Third Baby
This post is sponsored by Carter's; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. This sweet girl. Our third (and final) baby. She was the missing piece to our family puzzle. She's the best thing to happen to all of us...can't you tell? I often get asked how we knew we should have another baby or how we knew we were ready for a third. And ... Read More
Eating Healthy While Eating Out
After turning 30 and having three kids, I can't eat like I used to. Gone are the days of eating whatever I want, whenever I want. Now, that I know better, I try and eat as healthfully as I can (while not depriving myself!) and try my best to make good decisions about what I put in my body. Most importantly, I'm trying to model healthy eating to my ... Read More
Strong Like Mom
Everything I know, I learned from my mom. She is the strongest, smartest, most caring, hardest working, and best person I know. I want to pass her example onto my children by teaching them to be kind to others, be helpful, to stand up for themselves, to be responsible and trustworthy…and the list goes on and on. There are a million things I want my ... Read More
Survival Guide for Eating Out with Kids
Eating out with my children is an adventure. And that's putting it nicely. Before we had children, Jon and I would eat out often. But now, it's basically never. When we had just one child we thought it was hard to eat out....but add two more in to the mix and it's pretty much a circus. We are outnumbered. And they know it. So today I thought I'd ... Read More
Wedding Weekend
In March, the kids were in Jon's sister's wedding and were just about the cutest little flower girls and ring bearer I've ever seen. Am I right? (girls dresses (run small) / flower headbands / Belle's shoes (similar) / Sadie's shoes / tights) It was really cold that day so I only have this one photo my mom snapped of us outside. But it ... Read More
Outdoor Adventuring
When it snows in April, you just have to make the best of it! Hudson and Sadie have been begging to go outside every day this spring, so we’ve had lots of fun outdoor adventures. Last week we suddenly got an unexpected snow storm….but we still had fun. Getting outside is so important for the kid’s health…and my healthy and sanity too! We don’t let ... Read More
Sister Life is the Best Life
I know I say this all the time. But man, having two girls is SO. MUCH. FUN. I always wanted a sister when I was little…so these two are SO lucky to have each other. And I’ll be sure to remind them of that fact over and over when they are teenagers. I’m partnering with Baby Dove for this post because it’s the only product I trust to take care of my ... Read More
Baby Food: The Basics
When it comes to baby food, I've been around the block a few times. As you know, I exclusively breastfed all three of my kids until they were 6 months old...and after that 6 month mark I introduced solid food. At first, this can be intimidating, but luckily feeding a baby is way easier than I thought it would be! So today I thought I ... Read More
