New APL running shoes: After wearing my pink APLs 3-5 times a week for the last two years (around town, traveling abroad, for workout classes, and on the treadmill), it was time to get a new pair. I love the shoe so much I stuck with the same style in this pretty grey color. I’ve …
Sleep Training Update
I’m writing this as I should be sleeping, which is basically my thought whenever I have a moment to myself these days. The lack of sleep really takes over your life. As of three weeks ago, Westley was 5 month, 20 pounds, (90th+ percentile) and waking up every 2-4 hours a night to eat. Plus …
Danish Way of Parenting Summary + Takeaways
Today I’m sharing the key takeaways from “The Danish Way of Parenting” in an effort to read all the parenting books so you don’t have to. As I’ve been researching how to raise kids with high emotional intelligence, these strategies ring especially true. While not framed from an EI perspective in this book, a lot …
Greek Yogurt Smoothie Bowl Recipe
This post is sponsored by FAGE. All opinions are my own, like always. Today I’m sharing this easy recipe for delicious smoothie bowls in my attempt to make healthier breakfast choices in the new year. How are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions? One of the first books I read this year was “The …
Building a newborn bedtime routine when you have other kids at home
Today we’re talking about baby bedtime routines when you have older kids at home. Westley’s nighttime routine looks a little different these days now that he’s older but figuring out his routine back in the newborn stage was a work in progress. When we just had one child… When Lincoln, our first, was a baby …
to Adelaide on your first day of primary
My dear Adelaide, You are blossoming. Your personality and enthusiasm and interest have exploded over the last few months and it is SUCH a joy (and an entertainment) to have you in our family. You were so excited this week leading up to your first day in primary. You picked out our matching Christmas dresses …