Dora’s shower was canceled when Hurricane Irma slammed into Flordia, and sweet baby Wesley is already here now! Our friend Estee had the idea to have a sprinkle for her during our monthly girls’ Bible study. So quick came down the rats and bats to make it a little more sweet for baby pumpkin. Yes, that’s right… Read More Fall baby shower decorations
How to get kids to take turns. How to get kids to stop complaining. And how about getting a kid to decide on a Halloween costume! I’m covering all of these today in my list of favorite mom hacks. And just to make sure this post is not misleading you into thinking that I have… Read More 14 favorite mom hacks
Are you expecting soon? More babies are born during the summer than any other season, so I thought it would be a good time to do a round up of my most-pinned baby posts. Here are printable checklists for your third trimester, registry, hospital bag and diaper bag. Also included are the best lullabies, baby… Read More Most pinned baby checklists, printables and tricks
I started this fun little tradition of asking the same 10 questions every year to my boys. This year Clara turned two so I did her first page. I’ve got the printable templates to do your own below. I’m not sure how long I’ll do these. In the back of my mind I think about… Read More 10 yearly birthday questions templates
I didn’t struggle with Clara turning one as much as I did with the boys. I had a few emotional days here and there when I had to mentally adjust to her transforming into a toddler, but for the most part I’m excited to see her grow. I think what has changed is now I know… Read More Monthly baby pictures of first year
Clara Anne is the sweetest thing I ever did see. She rarely fusses. Her smile comes easy and is contagious. She likes to know Mom or Dad will hold her, but would prefer to go exploring. She’s taking steps and toddling around. She does that precious backwards hand wave babies do. “Mama” is always on… Read More Clara turns one
Clara’s room got a makeover! I added a playful stencil on the back wall and a dreamy white pom pom canopy, along with some other details. It changed the look completely. The nursery makeover happened how much of my decorating happens. I change one thing that leads to a domino affect of changes. One child (that will go… Read More Stenciled nursery with pom pom canopy
Last night my visiting aunt was hysterically laughing at my life. She literally said “I’m laughing at your life,” which made the rest of the family snort with laughter! I love that about her. Watching the ridiculous chaos my kids embody reminded her of when her boys were small. She couldn’t help but giggle at our everyday nonsense of… Read More On going from 2 to 3 kids
What is it with me and my emotions when I have an eight-month old baby? Sometimes they get the better of me to the point I can’t enjoy the sweet little moments because I’m busy thinking they won’t be this small forever. I did this with each of the boys around the same age as well.… Read More Being a mother is emotional
The biggest reason I started making baby food is to give my kids the most fresh and nutritious food I could in their first year of life. The second is to save money. And the third is for the environment, because God knows I owe it after putting three babies in diapers! My husband and I have… Read More How to make baby food in 45 minutes a week and save 50 percent
Clara is already two months old, and I’ve been catching up on some photo taking and editing. It’s fun to compare her photos to her brothers’ and see how the they look similar in some ways. And it’s reminded me that, holy smokes, I’ve taken a bazillion photos of these kids! Here are some tips I use… Read More Baby photo tips and newborn pic list
All three of my kids as newborns enjoyed staring at bold black and white images on the changing table while kicking a sealed plastic bag. That doesn’t sound like a blast to you? Me either, but it seems like the epitome of fun to newborns! Why black and white images are stimulating and good for your… Read More Newborn pattern printable and some infant tricks