May 2013
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Thank you all so much for your kind words and congratulations on baby #2. We couldn’t be more excited! I am having a hard time imagining Jackson as a big brother these days, but I am sure he will fall into the role with ease. I am 12 weeks 3 days and I must say that this pregnancy has been so very different from the last. With Jackson I was soooooo sick for the first 14 weeks, and...
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Benny Turned TWO!
Over the weekend Jackson’s little buddy Ben turned 2! He had a fun pool party followed by pizza & cupcakes. All of the little ones were so cute, and Jackson was more than happy to show off his swimming skills. Here is some photo spam of Ben’s party:
Shall we start with the many faces of Benjamin?!
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Sidenote: J & Diego might...
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A Traintastic Birthday Celebration!
You know what is absolutely ridiculous? The fact that it has taken me 2.5 weeks to post photos from Jack’s 2nd birthday party. Inexcusable, really! The theme for the party this year was trains. Kid loves a good choo choo train. I want to keep the photos of the details to a minimum and overload you with photos of the kids, because, really, who doesn’t like to see cute kiddos?!
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It's not a competition.
On the way to work this morning I was listening to a popular radio show when a stay at home mom called in. I missed the first part of the call, but the gist of it is that she has 3 children and has a hard time finding a moment of peace and solitude. I think we can all relate to that as parents of young children. Sometimes you just want to go to the bathroom by yourself or take a longer shower...
April 2013
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WatchI have been horrible at blogging lately. J’s party was nearly two weeks ago and I haven’t even posted about it! We have been moving and things are finally starting to calm down, so ill be catching up soon, but in the meantime here is a 20 second video to promote good self-esteem in toddlers ;)
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WatchHappy Birthday to my favorite TWO YEAR OLD of all time! Click play for a montage of his second year :)
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Spring has Sprung!
We are so happy to finally be able to enjoy the warmer weather. Jackson has been spending as much time as possible outdoors, and as exhausting as it can get, I can’t say that I mind at all, because within seconds, the funniest and cutest expressions come across his little face:
Wednesday marks two years for our boy, and I honestly have been trying to figure out just how we made it...
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We celebrated Easter with all of the cousins and many of the grandparents yesterday. Jackson woke up to a basket full of stuff, and wanted to “ofen it” all without paying any attention to the next item :) I think the clear winners were the two chuggington interactive trains to add to his set, and the aquadoodle, which he is obsessed with already. He calls it painting and spends a...
March 2013
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Down on the Farm
Yesterday, we made the short journey to Whiffletree Farm for a fun little event called “Yolks & Folks.” My coworker, Thais, suggested that all of us baby mamas take the little ones to the event, and it was so great to see everyone, especially the ones who no longer work with us! The owner of the farm actually went to high school with me, though he was a couple of years older! He...
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Hubby hired me a painter to paint my entire house tomorrow (we are getting ready to sell!)…I could kiss him all day for this!
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Viejo San Juan!
I know that this blog is typically about all things Jackson & parenting, but sometimes I can’t resist a post about things unrelated. Things that are a big deal. Early this week I traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a conference. (Yes, I work for the most awesome company!) I have a colleague who is from Puerto Rico, so she was able to give me some amazing tips on places to see on my...
February 2013
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On Motherhood
I spend a good portion of my day wondering what in the world I have done to deserve the privilege of being this boy’s mama. From the day he was born I have been pondering what good deed I could have committed in order to be rewarded so handsomely. That’s the funny thing about babies. From their first moments in this world they have a way of making you wonder how you ever lived before...
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Cute Things
This little guy. He is rocking my world these days. I say it with each passing stage, that this one is my favorite. I loved the sleepy newborn, with all of the grunts and stretching. I was enamored with the curious infant, giggling and grasping, which led to the love of an equally curious toddler. Right now, here is what I am loving:
Tiny valentine’s. J has his first...
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The City by the Bay
I love San Francisco. I first visited 10 years ago with my two high school bff’s. While most other kids in our graduating class were going to Myrtle Beach, SC for ‘beach week,’ we had no interest, and instead jetted across the country to visit San Francisco & Santa Cruz. It was lovely. I’ve had nothing but love for San Francisco since we left a decade ago, and have...
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Littly Ricky!
Everyone knows that when a friend gives birth that it is special. Only enhanced by having been there before. What is even more special is when your oldest friend has a baby. I have known Tanya my entire life. Literally. Growing up, she was my girlfriend down the street. We have shared countless sleepovers, talent show performances (don’t even ask…), and she is one of the few people I...
January 2013
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The National Aquarium
This weekend the hubs had to run an errand to Baltimore, so we tagged along and decided to make a day of it all at the National Aquarium. If you aren’t familiar with Baltimore, there is a lovely little spot called the inner harbor, where there are fun things like the Aquarium, a submarine, pirate ship, Hard Rock Cafe, & a ginormous H&M. There is also a National Aquarium in DC,...
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Swimming Lessons
I am a freak about water safety. My dad has a pool, so we tend to spend a lot of time at his place in the summer months. Last year was frightening and nightmarish to say the least. Jackson was running all over the place, and I was terrified that he was going to fall into the pool and drown. I would have kept him strapped in a life vest permanently if they weren’t SO BULKY at his size....
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WatchHappy Monday from my choo choo loving boy!
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Oh, Goo!
You might remember that I uploaded a photo of a sweet 30 year old bear named Goo a few days ago. He was a gift to tiny newborn baby Zac, and because his parents are AWESOME, they saved him and now he belongs to Jackson. I say all the time just how awesome it is to watch J’s personality grow and develop, and one of the ways it is best expressed is through his play and love of his toys. Goo is...
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P&J
These two cuties might just be the most adorable sight I have ever laid eyes on. Maybe I am completely a little bit biased because they belong to me & my best girl, but either way, I think we can all agree that they are pretty darn cute. 15 years of friendship (holy eff. 15 years, Becca, FIFTEEN. YEARS. We are older than we think girlfran…) all began at freshman basketball tryouts when...
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