When Oliver was a baby I’d pack up our whole house and bring it with us, even if we just going on a Target run. Our first vacation away from home was just south to San Diego for two nights and the valet at the hotel commented on how much stuff I had brought. I…… Continue reading What to Pack in Your Diaper Bag
It’s a late night for me (it’s currently 10:19 PM) and it’s too late to take my sleeping pills so I thought I’d be somewhat productive and get some work done on the computer…which includes some random thoughts for me to share! The reason it’s a late night is because I was at my monthly…… Continue reading Random Musings
I’ve been MIA from blogging for almost two weeks now…I was going to write a post about my recent trip to Las Vegas for my youngest sister’s Anti-Bachelorette Party, but then my grandmother passed away last week and that took precedent. During the past couple of weeks, I’ve been doing pretty well considering my last…… Continue reading Mental Health Update: Facing the Highs & Lows
Oliver was so spoiled. Well, he is still spoiled, but I’m referring to the fact that he was the first baby, first grandbaby, first everything and everything he received was new. Oh how I wish I wasn’t so snobbish, maybe I’d have more money! My mom shopped at consignment stores when my sisters and I…… Continue reading Saving Money: Children’s Consignment Stores
Gone are my days where I could spend forever sitting in front of my vanity, carefully applying layers of makeup and working on my hair. Some links in this post contain affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. Being a fair-skinned redhead, I…… Continue reading My 5 Minute Face
I’ve come back from the grave. Barely. The past three days are a blur. I don’t even remember Friday. The stomach flu is THE worst. I was in agony. Pain. Fever. Chills. Backache. I kept debating if I should go to the emergency room, but the thought of my co-pay kept me away. First I…… Continue reading This Past Week
Oliver didn’t talk for a long time. He still doesn’t talk that much, and 80% of the time it’s gibberish. When I hear him say “Mama” or respond to a question, I’m still in amazement at how far he’s come. I want to say that around his two year check-up is when we discussed with…… Continue reading Our Journey with Autism
Chris and I were the first ones out of our families (extended family included!) to have a kid. Now there are four kiddos and two more on the way! We had to navigate the new world of parenting on our own, and we’ve had our fair share of hits and misses. I’ve put together a…… Continue reading Must Haves for Newborns
Well maybe not more tempting than a Cinnabon. I had the best cinnamon roll of my life just the other day at Panera Bread. I can’t turn down a cinnamon roll. If you were to give me the choice of either eating a cinnamon roll or read a blog, I’m pretty sure I’d eat the…… Continue reading Why Blogs are More Tempting than a Cinnabon
Ah, Norway. Home to Disney’s “Frozen” and the Norse God, Thor. Chris and I both have Norwegian and Irish backgrounds. I also have German, and he has Croatian (I think it’s Croatian…). But we’re both really into being Norwegian. Christmas Eve We spend Christmas Eve with his side of the family. Sometimes we make it…… Continue reading Christmas Eve Nordic Tradition + Our Norwegian Infatuation
