Hey mamas and mamas-to-be! This is one of my most-requested packing lists, so I figured instead of just doing a video on Instagram, I’ll get it all out here on the blog. There are a million things you could and shouldn’t pack in your Hospital Delivery Bag, so I’m going to be as brief as possible and even tell you which things on THIS list you can skip and why! Ready? First of all, there are … [Read more...]
On Having a Second Baby Boy…
When you're having a baby, even the most casual and seemingly harmless comments can cut like a knife. When you're having a second baby boy, the words "when will you try for a girl" seem to fly out of left field way too often. I can't help but feel a need to lay some things to rest when it comes to talking about having another baby of the same gender. Thank you all for encouraging me to post this … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Toddler
I actually heard a lot of requests over the last year specifically for this gift guide. Simply because, we live pretty simply when it comes to toys for our little one. I’ll try not to get too preachy, leave my suggestions like a mic-drop and back away. So here it is, my holiday gift guide when you have a toddler to gift to! {I'm aiming at 20mos - 3 years old here} But first, a quick bit of … [Read more...]
We’re having a… {gender reveal}
After all the excitement of announcing my pregnancy, I’m ready to do a gender reveal for baby 2! We’re having a… I’m definitely not one of those people who can wait until she gives birth to find out the gender of her dumpling. I know Jess is on round 2 of letting life surprise her, but that just isn’t me! I guess I’m just so Type A that I need to be in control of something. So much of … [Read more...]
Life With Canaan 12 Months In
It is so surreal to me that I have a one YEAR old. In every sense, he still is and always will be my baby. But watching him turn into a little boy, a little kid, is amazing, exciting, and heartbreaking at the same time. Let’s dive right in and chat about the last couple months. This is Life With Canaan, 12 Months In. I was going to write a whole post called “How to Travel With a Baby” … [Read more...]
