I cannot think of a topic off the top of my head that’s more talked about right now than this one regarding raising small children. A quick google search turns up a mile-long list of professional articles and blogs with differing opinions about how much screen time children should have and all of the potentially harmful effects this could lead… Keep Reading
She Has a Name!
We were much slower this time around than we were with Hadley when it comes to sticking to a baby name, but I’m so excited that this little girl finally has one. We used the same criteria that we used with Hadley to pick her name. You may think I’m crazy for having such strict criteria, but everybody has things they… Keep Reading
Embracing Rest as a Mom
Hadley and I had the kind of weekend that a few months ago I actually feared but ended up fully embracing and enjoying. This weekend is normally festive for our family to some extent; Our anniversary was Friday, the 15th and my birthday is tomorrow, the 19th. These events always fall on or near the Army’s four-day holiday… Keep Reading
A Day in the Life of Hadley – Deployment Edition | January 14, 2016
I started creating “Day in the Life of Hadley” blog posts when Hadley was eight months old after being inspired by my own parents who created “Day in the Life of Erica” tapes when I was a baby. Since then I’ve continued to put these posts together roughly every six months, and they’ve become some of my personal most treasured posts…. Keep Reading
My Favorite iPhone Apps
In a time where there is essentially an app for one’s every need, there are 11 in particular that aren’t going anywhere from my phone any time soon. Each of these apps either makes my life easier in some way, entertains me (or Hadley), motivates me, or saves me money. If you’re like me, you enjoy hearing what apps your… Keep Reading
Potty Training: Week Two (Days 7-12)
I’m planning for this to be my third and last potty training post for you because thankfully we’re just about done with this INCREDIBLY JOYFUL stage of parenthood (sarcasm… lots of sarcasm). I just wanted to pop in with a quick update because many of you have asked how things have been going since my second update last week, and I’d… Keep Reading
How We Knew We Were Ready to Have a Baby
I’ll never forget sitting around my kitchen table with a good friend several years ago and having a conversation about when is the best time to start a family. It may sound silly, but I remember feeling a little overwhelmed because the planner in me really wanted to have an idea for when to try and have a baby, but it… Keep Reading
Disciplining Children That Aren’t Yours: When is it Okay?
My husband unintentionally mortified me last summer on the 4th of July, but my embarrassment quickly turned into a lesson that put me in my place. We were at a tiny neighboring town’s festival, and my dad, husband, and I all decided to be big kids and go on one of those zero-gravity rides. You know, the ones that turn… Keep Reading