***This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to all who entered!*** Shortly after Kate was born I blogged about my new favorite necklace–a handmade, distressed sterling silver necklace, personalized with Kate’s name from Jewelry by Katie M. Here it is again to refresh your memory: Worn with this outfit earlier this summer (the longer necklace
Poop Quiz: Multiple Choice
Fill in the blank: After the major poop explosion my daughter just had, I may never _______ again. a) Eat b) Stop washing my hands c) Take a bath d) Touch her “Home Grown with Love” onesie (a.k.a. the victim) e) Have more children You can choose your best answer because all of the above instantly ran
That’s What I Said
“A fellow first-time parent of a nearly one-year-old, that’s who.” Said by me in response to the question: “Who brings vodka as a gift to a one-year-old’s birthday party?” (To be clear, the vodka was for his parents, in celebration of making it through their first year of parenting–not for the baby.) Happy first birthday
Our Perfect Girl
I had two concerns when I was pregnant with Kate: That I wouldn’t be able to breastfeed. That she would be born with a cleft palate. Both came true. I had absolutely no reason to think either of these things might occur–no family history of issues, no related medical concerns, nothing. To be fair, I
Baby Notes
Looking for a cute way to write a thank you note on behalf of your baby? Write it in children’s handwriting! I wrote this note to Kate’s grandparents by simply turning the card and printing the letters upside down with my dominant hand. When you turn the card back around this is what it looks
Warm Winter Weather
I’ve been loving this unseasonably warm winter weather! Short sleeves after September in Wisconsin–who would have thought? Dress: Old NavyScarf: New York & CompanySocks: Old NavyBoots: Nine West
Kate: 9 Months
Kate is 10 months old today, and after all she’s been through this past week I’m sure she’s happy to say goodbye to being 9 months old! Before we focus on being in double-digits, let’s take a look back at all Kate learned and did at 9 months old: Kate is pulling herself up onto
