I had been trying to decide on a theme for our shared room/nursery for Mason and our new baby for the past few weeks and when I couldn't decide on my own I decided to ask Mason what he would want. After giving him a few different options he quickly decided on a safari theme. I think it was definitely the right choice to let him decide since he's sharing the room and I want him to feel like it's still his room too. So while this room isn't a dedicated nursery I still think everything that I've picked so far definitely works for a ... Read more...
Powder Cannon Gender Reveal
I decided that for this baby we would do a gender reveal. We didn't do one with Mason because Justin and I were both at my obgyn appointment for the ultrasound and so we were able to get the news at the same time. Also, we didn't have a 4 year old, like we do now, who had his idea of what we're having. I really wanted to get him excited for his new sibling and thought that doing a powder cannon gender reveal would be fun for him! We didn't have a big party to do the reveal, because COVID, but also because I wanted it to be about Mason ... Read more...
Differences Between First and Second Pregnancies
I'm 16 week pregnant today and figured it's about time I write up a first trimester post. I thought I would share the differences between first and second pregnancies because I was surprised at just how different mine have been. You've probably heard the phrase, "No two pregnancies are the same," but that's not just person to person but pregnancy to pregnancy. With Mason I was nauseous during my first trimester but mainly when I drove. I don't recall the nausea lasting ALL DAY. There are a number of differences I want to point out, so ... Read more...
A Very Merry Surprise!
We have a very merry surprise to share with you all this holiday season. We're expecting baby #2! It has been so hard to keep secret. Baby A is due this June!! I have longed and prayed for another baby for the past few years and here we are. Pregnant for a second time and I couldn't be more thrilled!! Mason is already beyond excited to be a big brother. He's been telling us how he also has a baby in his belly, which is super cute. This pregnancy already couldn't be more different from the first. This time around I had ALL the ... Read more...
MAJOR Parenting Tip For Minimizing In-Store Meltdowns
I had a major parenting win the other day and I just had to share it with all of you! Mason is at the age where his emotions are all over the place. One minute he's excited and happy the next he is having a full blown emotional meltdown. The worst ones happen when we're at Target picking up necessities and he begs to check out the toys. I usually let him as I aim to please and make him happy BUT if we don't leave with a toy more times than not he cries and cries. So, I came up with a plan to hopefully help and guess what, it worked!! ... Read more...
