I haven't posted in a very long time. Between the holiday season and everything else going on there just hasn't been time. But I view it as a good thing because we have been busy living our very best life. So what have we've been up to? Rewinding back to December, we celebrated Leo's first … Continue reading Happy New Year
Motherhood
Thirty Minutes in the Life of Leo (and the Power of Observation)
Leo is nine months old now. Two thoughts enter my mind about once each every hour. First, I often think to myself, "When did you get so big?". That thought is usually followed up by, "You are SO busy!". Leo is definitely in the age of exploration. He wants to get into everything. I mean … Continue reading Thirty Minutes in the Life of Leo (and the Power of Observation)
The Montessorification of our Home
Long before I became a mother I worked as a Montessori Teacher, working with children ages 3 to 6. It isn't something that I always knew I wanted to do. I more or less stumbled upon it. After graduating from college with a degree in Psychology I had little direction and didn't really know what … Continue reading The Montessorification of our Home
The Sickening
"It's happening!"
Month Six
The past month has been a blur. It has been a month full of firsts. It has been exciting and tiring and amazing and stressful all at the same time. Here is a run down of all of the developmental milestones Leo has accomplished in five short weeks. Sitting Up. Leo started sitting up with … Continue reading Month Six
Finding Time for Exercise
Many new moms are eager to "get in shape" after they have their baby. This can mean different things for different women. For some this may mean resuming their old workout regime. For others this may mean finally getting into shape. Whatever your goal may be, it is important that you go slow and give … Continue reading Finding Time for Exercise
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