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Rylan is 11 Months
Eleven months (last week). Counting down to one. I’m simply amazed by how fast the most life changing, thrilling, exhausting and humbling year has gone. Rylan is still one of the happiest babies...
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The 5:30 a.m. Wake Time
I have a bone to pick. Where are the books or websites dedicated to helping dual-working (outside the home) households navigate the schedule and transition hurdles associated with having a little one...
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Year One Realities: 20 Personal Learnings
We have less than a week to go until Rylan’s first birthday. I find myself almost daily looking back on our first photos as a family. The speed at which babies change in year one is nothing short of...
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Rylan is One
Our sweet boy is one year old (as of July 24…it has been a busy week). Much more a toddler than a baby, we simply cannot get enough of him. His smile is contagious and his belly laugh is unbeatable....
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Walking
Quite fitting that in the month it has taken me to post a new blog, Rylan has finally connected weeks of true “baby steps” into full fledged walking. Over the next few weeks I can’t wait to catch up...
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Transition to Toddlerhood
We’re transitioning to toddlerhood. It is just that simple. And I can’t believe it. So what better time to finally share Rylan’s professional birthday photos from July as I shake my mom head in...
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San Diego Family Vacation
Fall is knocking on Colorado’s door, so what better time to revisit our “California Dreamin’” mindset and finally download pictures from our incredible San Diego August 2014 vacation. Mike, Rylan and...
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Travel Guilt – How Do You Deal?
I can’t tell you how many times I was asked in Rylan’s first year, “have you guys been able to get a night off?” In fact, I used to be the asker of this same question before becoming a mom myself....
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Featured on Breadwinning Mama Series
You guys. Have you ever formed a new blogger crush, only to have that person reach out and offer to feature YOU as part of your favorite series on their blog? Me either…until today! Kerry at...
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Sparrow Park Goods & Co Review
Disclosure: I was generously given a product to review and keep, but all opinions expressed are completely my own. It is hard for me to believe that I have blog readers beyond my family and a few...
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All Aboard the Toddler Express
It’s heeeeeeere! The era of dramatically emotional “no’s” and emphatic “all done” screams minutes after a meal has been served are here. Toddlerhood. Somewhere between Rylan turning one in July,...
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How to Make a Toddler Smile
How to make a toddler smile. My last post focused mainly on the honest, daily challenges of getting the hang of this toddler thing. Whether you know me through the blog only or we’re close in real...
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Muffin Tin Magic
To be clear, this post is about muffin TINS. Not to be confused with muffin tops. Sorry, I couldn’t resist the bad pun. I often wonder if I had a day or more at home during the work week if my stress...
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When Did…
When did Rylan become much more boy than baby? When did he learn to grab a hand and lead a person to exactly where he wants them to go? When did running replace walking? When did he start to sit in a...
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Hitting Toddlerhood, Literally
Rylan…99% smiles, but with a growing slice of attitude. Parenting a budding toddler is marked by extreme highs and maddening lows. I am grateful to be surrounded by friends and family who don’t mind...
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Birthday Week Emotions
Two years ago tonight I was just a few days away from the most incredible day of my life. The day we met Rylan. This week is full of emotions. For all the things that signal the era of parenting we’re...
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Healthy, Organic Sleep
Note: I was provided a sample of Naturepedic’s organic waterproof crib sheet for review as part of its #NPBigKid and #healthysleep campaign. All opinions expressed are 100 percent my own. I buy...
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I’ll Never: Dinnertime Edition
Before you actually become a parent, you’re the best version of a parent you’ll ever be. You live and talk in “I will” and “we will” and “they will” sentiments. You are confident, cocky even. Then...
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Rylanisms
Thank goodness toddlers are cute. Between the pulling-out-my-hair moments and legit time-outs I have to give myself to avoid going off the rails, Rylan opens his mouth and precious Rylanisms come out...
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Surviving PukeFest 2015
Credit: Chris Pawluk I write this with complete uncertainty if we have weathered the storm that lasted from approx. 10:30 p.m. – 4 a.m. last night. All signs thus far point to a quick-moving bug, but...
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