Today I am beyond thrilled to host a giveaway courtesy of my favorite baby gear brand, 4moms. I could not have survived Waverley's first months without the mamaRoo. (You may remember reading about it as one of my newborn essentials.) We tried several other swings at friends' and family's houses ...
it’s a girl {a glorious and terrifying discovery}
"It's a girl!" was one of the most terrifying sentences I've ever heard. I was about 11 weeks along and received the news over the phone. Boy, boy, boy, boy, boy, boy I prayed. It had to be a boy: I was craving salty foods and my skin looked amazing. So, you know, scientific reasoning dictated a ...
a baptism party
Waverley was baptized in April in my hometown of Salem, Oregon. The after-party (which she slept through most of, naturally) was held at my best friend's mother's house with the most exquisite view of hills and lush green fields, plus a spacious lawn perfect for impromptu sprinkler sessions. It was ...
tips for flying with a baby
At eight months old, Waverley has flown on an airplane five times and has traveled through sixteen states. She's lived in hotels and other people's houses for nearly half of her life. She's quite the well-traveled little lady! Traveling with her is not as difficult as one might expect and just ...
what did you swear you’d never do as a parent?
My sister-in-law recently asked me if there's anything I've done in motherhood that I swore I'd never do prior to having a baby. I'd like to believe that most parents have these "Oh I'll never..." stances that suddenly disintegrate when the baby arrives, because I can't be the only one. Right?! Come ...
