This is my third child, I nursed my other two munchkins until they were 16 months old, never in a million years did I think with my third munchkin would I be writing a blog called “Breastfeeding Struggles”, but here I am. The second and third weeks of S’s life I struggled with breastfeeding and […]
Sam’s Birth Story: A 31 Hour Process
One week ago yesterday I gave birth to my third child, my second son and the final addition to our family. We feel complete! Sam was 4 days early which is not at all like my other two: they were both 5 days late. To be honest, I was not sure if I’d share his […]
Preparing for Our Third Munchkin
At 39 weeks and 2 days pregnant I think I can finally say, “we are ready!” Now, our readiness probably looks a lot different than that of most. My husband and I are both Type A personalities and like to take control, but when it comes to preparing for our babies, it is probably the […]
Summer Playdates that Will Keep Kids Moving
School is out and your munchkins might be wanting to fill up your social calendar. Or it might be you who wants to fill it up to keep everyone busy and entertained. We love meeting our friends to play and whether it is a formal or informal playdate. Summertime lends itself to so many more options. […]
7 Years of Mostly Wedded Bliss
Happy 7th Anniversary to my better half- and that he truly is. It is hard to believe that it has been 7 years. In just 7 years we have gone from just the two of us to an almost-family of 5. When people say marriage is hard, they are 100% right. And when people say […]
I am Fearful… of Having Another BOY!
I often joke with my friends that if I have another boy they need to start a wine train instead of a meal train. In all reality that wine doesn’t need to be delivered now or when the baby is born. And let’s be honest, not even in the next few years. I have a […]
Journey to Baby #3 {28 week update}
I turned my calendar this past weekend (literally) and couldn’t believe I am in my third trimester and just 12 weeks away from meeting this sweet baby that will complete our family… I think. At 28 weeks I am feeling great and our littlest munchkin is the size of an eggplant. And it must be […]
DIY Valentine’s Twister & More Gross Motor Activities
I love playing fun, active games with my munchkins and they love it too! No matter the time of year, they love to move and I love that they work on developing their gross motor skills. Being active in the winter time in Indiana takes a lot of creativity. You can often find us doing […]
Confessions of a Mom
I love my job as a mom, it is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. Every day is not easy, in fact there are days and moments that are down right tough. There are moments when I just want to escape into the pantry and drink my wine all by myself (of course when […]
Tips & Tricks for Skiing With Your Kids
The snow and cold weather has made it clear that winter is finally here. Here in Indiana we have officially been dumped on just like the rest of the midwest. As we were driving to the gym today, my daughter said, “Mommy let’s get our skis and go skiing.” I love that she immediately associates […]