Happy Monday! We had one fun filled few days celebrating my Cooper's birthday weekend! I can't believe he's 10! The Hubs and I went out on Thursday afternoon to paint the school spirit rock. I was the fastest we've ever painted one, because it started to rain on us! I was disappointed with the detail of it, especially after the rain washed some ... View the Post
A Letter To My Firstborn on His 10th Birthday
My sweet boy. You're not my baby anymore! I often wonder how you grew up so quickly and how your eyes are almost level with mine. Today you're 10 and it feels just like yesterday that we brought you home from the hospital. Nearly every day, I question how I parent you. I fear that in my efforts to raise you perfectly, as if that even exists, ... View the Post
This is 2.5 + 2 Year Old Parenting Advice
Oh, 2 year olds. You would think that on my 3rd try at parenting a 2 year old, I would be somewhat better at it. But guess what? I'm not. 2 year olds are a handful. Not all 2 year olds are created equal, either. My first 2 year old was pretty easy. We were moving across the country, living in a hotel and celebrated his birthday in 3 different ... View the Post
Weekend Wrapup: Easy Salad Recipe, Home Decor and Running!
Happy Monday! My boys are home because it's snowing. In March. What in the world! We had a busy weekend with lots of fun that I want to tell you about! (And get all the way down, because I made a goat cheese salad that you're going to want to whip up!) On Friday, we left straight from getting the boys from school and went to IKEA. Yes, I know ... View the Post
Friday Favorites
Happy Friday! It's been a bit since I posted some of my Friday favorites; another thing I want to be doing more of! It's a mess of random this week, for sure! Someone on Instagram asked me about my makeup recently, which is massively flattering because I don't think I'm really awesome in the beauty department. But it did remind me of this kit I ... View the Post
Holiday Travel {Kid} Essentials
This week, I'm packing up the family for vacation! We love road trips and with family living in the southern and northern part of the east coast, we do a lot of traveling. (We've even done a cross country road trip with 1 of our kids!) Now that the holidays are upon us, there is a lot more traveling; by car and plane. Some people aren't crazy ... View the Post