We decided to push through with our planned camping trip for the boy's birthday. With the community quarantine strictly enforced though, we just had to camp at home! Sharing with you how we celebrated our son's special day. Like his conception and birth, his first birthday is one for the books! Enzo and I woke [...]
Day 18 of our “enhanced community quarantine.” We’re holding up pretty well, despite not being able to access delivery services and go to huge grocery stores for more food options. We miss having the option to go out, see new things and experience new places. And we miss our family!!! But in the grand scheme [...]
This time last year, I went to the hospital for an ultrasound. We came home with Lucas a few days later. That baby is now a little dinosaur. He reminds us that there is always hope even in the most turbulent times. We documented those nine memorable months in home videos. Those were challenging times, [...]
Lucas is turning one in four days. We had planned a fun camping trip with his cousins. Enzo had a grill made, we ordered picnic blankets, prepared a few games and prizes, I ordered souvenirs, and reserved a venue. Sadly, that is not going to happen. It's been a crazy tough week for everyone. In [...]
Wow, we're two months into 2020 and it feels ages since I opened this little space. Last year was a roller coaster of highs and lows. Battled APAS, gave birth, started a new job, lost that job, dealt with family shakeups and a major illness--all in one year. It was the best of times, it [...]
Once Lucas turned two months, we wanted to give him meaningful objects that would stimulate his development. One item we always see on parenting blogs is a floor gym, and it makes sense--at two months, the baby's vision is improving, and he's starting to become aware of his environment. I asked the husband to make [...]
