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Motherhood Lessons: Failing at Sleep Training
Can I just rant for a second? Really…because lets be honest, somedays (like today) all I hear are cries, whining, yelling and “mommy, mommy, mom, mommy.” Basically, my children are constantly letting out their emotions so let me do it for just.one.second. Please don’t get me wrong, my children are a true blessing and my favorite people on this planet…but they are also EXHAUSTING. This season is beautiful and fun and messy and honestly sometimes just downright tiring. Currently, I am running on 3 cups of coffee about to make another pot because my baby refuses to sleep. I have read so so many parenting/sleep training books, and guess what?…
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Father’s Day Weekend Recap: Visiting Waynesville, North Carolina
We had a great long Father’s Day weekend exploring Waynesville with Drew’s family. We have a tradition of going to the mountains on Father’s Day weekend and again in the fall (usually one trip is tent camping). Since we have a three month old, we stayed in a nice cabin on the top of a mountain that overlooked the valley. It was amazing getting to sit in the hot tub with a glass of wine and enjoy the breathtaking view! On Friday morning, we went on a short 2.5 mile hike with both kids! I wore Walker in the K’tan and Drew had Reid in the Ergo. It was amazing…
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Memorial Day Weekend: First Beach Vacation with Two Babies at Edisto Island
We enjoyed our first trip to the beach with our family of four over the extra long Memorial Day weekend. It was an absolute blast hanging out with family and friends while having our babies enjoy the sand and water. It is crazy how much a year in toddlerhood changes. Reid was walking and playing with his toy trucks last year and showed no interest in the water. This year, Reid was running and jumping around and taking his trucks everywhere with him. He was hesitant about the water, but eventually enjoyed going in it with his daddy. Walker was much like Reid was 2 years prior. Walker enjoyed napping…
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Motherhood Lessons: Surviving Colic
“This too shall pass” is what I have been reminding myself the first 8 weeks of Walker’s life. Colic is no joke and has tested my patience in a way nothing else has in the past. I know that it will pass and that my baby boy will be a sweet, happy little guy soon. There is no scientific or medical explanation for colic which makes the process even more stressful. I am a type-A person that likes things ‘cut and dry’ and get frustrated when you tell me that there is no right answer or explanation (such is parenthood). So when the doctor told me that Walker had colic…
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Motherhood Lessons: First 6 Weeks Postpartum
The first two weeks postpartum are a complete blur, followed by moments of uncertainty and being overwhelmed but filled with an outpouring of love and joy. These first few weeks test you but in the end you become a stronger, more confident, patient parent and person. We welcomed Walker William into the world 6 weeks ago. He is a beautiful and healthy baby boy with a full head of black hair. He is the spitting image of his brother (just with a little more hair). He is a “survivor” as he has had to deal with colic, gas, a rash, an unsure big brother and a mom that drinks too…
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Motherhood Lessons: Becoming a Boy Mom
“Are you going to try for a girl?” is the question that I have been asked more than anything over the course of my second pregnancy with my son. At first, I laughed it off and thought nothing of the comments. However after weeks of hearing the same question, I started to question having another boy myself. In some strange way it felt like I was letting people down when I said I was having another boy. Truthfully, I always loved the idea of having boys. I was a huge tomboy and loved playing sports and being outside when I was little (and still do). I am not a “girly-girl”…
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South Eastern Wildlife Expo: Charleston Visit
We had a whirlwind 36 hour trip to Charleston this weekend. I got the clear from my doctor to travel and we took our final trip as a family of 3 (plus Scout) to Charleston to visit with friends. Drew and I lived in Charleston for the first 3 years after college while I attended law school and he worked in sales. We both have a special place in our hearts for Charleston and absolutely love visiting when we get a chance. Many of our close friends live in Charleston and it makes visiting the town we love even more exciting and special. Friday evening, we spent hanging out with…
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Inspiration for Big Boy Room
Moving Reid into a new room is going to be a big adjustment for our family. He has been in the nursery since we moved to Atlanta over a year ago. I honestly have been more concerned with setting up his “big boy” room than transitioning our nursery for the new baby. Designing a room for Reid this go around is so much fun because he has his own opinions and likes/dislikes. Even at 22 months, he is a very opinionated little guy–he enjoys choosing between two pairs of pants in the morning and tells me what shoes he will wear that day! Reid enjoys balls, letters, buses (watching school…
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My 2018 Goals/Resolutions
Every New Year comes with new resolutions/goals people make for themselves. Like most, I set out my goals (even though I am a week late) to make my life more prosperous and fulfilled in the coming year. My personal goals this year do not include drinking more water or losing weight (thanks to pregnancy both of those are going to organically happen/not happen), rather they include taking care of myself and family. 2018 Goals: Be more present: I have a tendency to talk on the phone or check Instagram a lot throughout the day. The time that I spend not paying attention or being present is time that I am…
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Atlanta Snowstorm 2017
Hard to believe that metro Atlanta got over 6 inches of snow this weekend. We had an absolute blast playing in the snow and enjoying the winter weather. Reid was not so sure about the snow and wanted to be held the entire time, refusing to be put down! I was quite surprised because most kids seem to love the snow, but every kid is different and I’m sure in future years I will not be able to get him to come inside when it snows! Despite Reid’s anti-snow kick, we had a blast playing outside in the snow. We made a snowman, threw snowballs, watched Scout go crazy in…