Evicted
“Jen, he has to go.” These are the words that my husband has been saying to me for the last 2 months…maybe more. Because at nearly 5 months old, Everett is still sleeping in our room. And even I’ll...
View ArticleThe Sleeping Situation
About 11 months ago, the air conditioner broke on one side of our house. Not the end of the world, but girls’ bedrooms were on that side of the house. In most parts of the country, a broken air...
View ArticleReal Clothes are Overrated
For months, Everett’s been living in his pajamas. And people are starting to notice. Wait, perhaps I should rephrase that, complete strangers are starting to notice. “Awww…look at that big guy in his...
View Article5 Things You Shouldn’t Say to a Reflux Mom
When Everett was finally diagnosed with reflux, I was at the end of my rope. You might have read about my frustration desperation here. But after we had that diagnosis and a referral to see a gastric...
View ArticleBeech-Nut: Real, Wholesome Baby Food
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Beech-Nut as a member of MomSelect. A very special thank you to Beech-Nut for providing samples of their new food for Everett to try...
View ArticleOh, the Places He Will Go in his Urbini Touri Travel System {Review}
I have this love affair with strollers and travel systems. Really, I do. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m a 3rd time mom or that I’m always on the go, but I’m slightly obsessed with them. I...
View ArticleStanding is a breeze & I’m a Believer {Plus, a Very Special Giveaway from...
Confession: Lately, I’ve been a little really worried about Everett’s development. It all started when Everett was just shy of 6 months old. A friend of ours who had her baby 2 weeks before I had...
View ArticleEvenflo Symphony LX: The Only Car Seat You’ll Ever Need! {Review}
I participated in this sponsored campaign on behalf of One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own. Everett’s going to be a year old in less than 2 weeks! Can you believe it? TWO WEEKS?! Even...
View ArticleA High Flyin’ Planes Birthday Party – Everett is ONE!
Everett is 1! ONE! It seems hard so hard to believe that he’s a year old (and that I actually survived the first year as a mom of 3)! I have so many emotions that I want to share, along with some...
View ArticleEverett’s One Year Portraits
I feel the need to document all of Everett’s milestones. Much more so than I did with either Greenleigh and Hazeline at his age. It might stem from watching his sisters grow so fast or the fact that...
View ArticleToday I Declare My Independence…from Formula
A few weeks ago, I happily entered the grocery store, grabbed a can of baby formula, and headed towards the register. I was positively giddy. As the clerk ran the can over the scanner and told me my...
View ArticleEverett’s Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin Party
First birthdays are a big deal for me. BIG. So when it came to Everett’s first birthday party, I couldn’t wait to start planning…only to find myself one month before scrambling for ideas. No matter...
View ArticlePhilips Avent Toddler Cups: A Cup for Every Age & Stage
A special thank you to my friends at Philips Avent for providing me with the toddler cups pictured below. My house has been baby bottle-free for nearly 3 full months. Even I can’t believe it. Better...
View ArticleIf I Could Only Have One Child, I’d Want It to be a Third Child
Well, Camp Grandma is quickly drawing to a close and the girls are due back in just a few days. They’ve been spoiled by their grandparents, aunt, and our friends in Georgia for nearly 3 weeks, but...
View ArticleWe’ve Reached a Very Important Toddler Milestone
It’s a brand new day! We’ve reached a huge, often unspoken, toddler milestone in our house – It’s time for this little guy to carry his own stuff! Best of all…it was his idea! And for once, it was a...
View ArticleA Boy & His Dog – Relationship Status: It’s Complicated
Last weekend, I posted this on Instagram: Adorable, right? Better yet, the picture wasn’t posed or planned in any way. It was naptime and Everett fell asleep in my bed, on my husband’s favorite...
View ArticleEverett’s Paw Patrol Birthday Paw-ty!
Everett is 2! I can’t believe I just typed that… How in the world have 2 years passed since he’s been born? It feels like just yesterday we were preparing for his arrival. Needless to say, we...
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