12 months ago was the hardest day of my life. And the most rewarding. In the first moment I held you in my arms and looked into your eyes, my heart swelled in my throat and I felt a different kind of love than what I ever knew was possible. I still feel this love… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Babywearing
7 Months, Part 2 –Teeth, Solo Mama-ing, and Baby-Led Weaning
I’m going to make this a quick one, because I’m very sleepy. Last month, we were in the throes of teething, but a bit after Anneliese turned 6 months old, those two bottom teeth popped through her gums. After a few more days of pain, she seemed much more comfortable. And sharp. Seriously, don’t put… Continue Reading
Another week’s gone by
… in (mostly) Instagrams. As I said before, most of the time I have my phone on me so I can keep in touch with friends (near and far)with facebook, twitter, and instagram, even if I don’t see another adult soul all day (though lately I’ve been seeing a lot of adult souls, which rocks!).… Continue Reading
A week in Instagrams
I haven’t been on the computer much, but I always have my phone with me, which is a huge help in making me feel connected to other adults even if I don’t see another soul besides Anneliese all day. Between facebook, twitter, and now Instagram, I really feel like part of a larger community, and… Continue Reading
Just some things…
Solo parenting takes a lot of energy, y’all. Just so you know. In case you don’t already know. And if you do already know, props to you. This stuff ain’t no walk in the park. So anyway, just some things. I’m learning/practicing back wraps. I haven’t figured out how to make it comfy enough to… Continue Reading
2010 In Review – The Year That Made Us Three
It’s still January, so I figure I’m still allowed to do “year end wrap-up” type posts and “new year goal setting” posts. We’ll start with the former. 2010 was a pivotal year in a lot of ways. I was pregnant for more than half of the year, became a mother, learned that my family would… Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
Anneliese wants to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. How did you spend yours?… Continue Reading
My Beautiful Family
There’s just something about a big (ish) tough aviator with a pink-clad baby girl strapped to his chest… …a sweet pupper, curled up on her pillow… …and a baby girl who still holds on tightly. I love my beautiful, sweet family.… Continue Reading
More Ring Slings–I Love Babywearing!
Who knew? Before I had Anneliese “on the outside” I knew I wanted to give babywearing a go. I’m not sure where I first heard of it… probably somewhere in all of my research into natural/evolutionary diet, breastfeeding, etc. I guess I got sucked into the natural parenting rabbit hole. But you really don’t know… Continue Reading
Anneliese is Three Months Old
Happy 3 months to my little girl! This is an exciting milestone, the end of the “fourth trimester.” My baby isn’t a fetus-on-the-outside anymore. She’s a separate person (who still needs me of course). She goes for longer periods of time between nursing these days, unless it’s a clusterfeeding-growth-spurty day. She’s also starting to be… Continue Reading
In Celebration of Babywearing
International Babywearing Week starts today! I don’t have a huge touching story to share, and I can’t tell you that babywearing is central to my parenting thus far, especially since my daughter refuses to be worn inside the house (though on errands and outings she is happiest in my ring sling or my soft structured… Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway – SnuggyBaby Ring Sling
What is it? It’s a Prestige ring sling from Snuggy Baby! It’s 100% cotton with aluminum rings. Ring slings are great because they’re fully adjustable and can be worn by anyone, for any age/size baby (until they’re just too danged big or heavy to carry). All of the slings come with an instructional DVD. I,… Continue Reading
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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