Seriously. If you do nothing else, do this! We are right at a month into potty training our firstborn, and it’s honestly gone really well. I was nervous going into it, but Katherine caught on quickly and has done great. She still has “misses” periodically with it, but that’s totally to be expected. (I’m pretty …
We’ve taken the leap into the potty training world! The exciting, scary, overwhelming world of potty training. Although we’re potty training our first child, this is our second go-round at it. When Katherine was almost 2, I decided to give it a try. She was showing a lot of interest, and I thought it might …
He’s here!!! Just 3 days after writing about my hospital bag packing list for baby #2, I was holding him in my arms! Joel Baker Mills, Jr., was born on September 4, 2021. We are overjoyed with this sweet baby and have been spending the last few weeks focusing on settling in as a family …
It’s almost GO time, which means it’s time to pack my hospital bag! I learned a lot the first time about what I did and didn’t need. Now that it’s time to pack for the second time, I’m putting into practice what I learned. One of the biggest things I learned is to pack light. …
The baby countdown is on! We’re officially in the last month before our sweet boy arrives. Which also means it’s time to make sure we’re ready whenever he decides to arrive. Katherine was born a week before her due date, and I’m very interested to see whether baby boy will have the same schedule! Since …
I’m a huge advocate of breastfeeding. Before Katherine was born, I knew I wanted to try to breastfeed. But I didn’t realize just how important it was to me until she was a few days old. We went to the pediatrician for her 3-day checkup, and he was a little concerned about the rate at …
It’s World Breastfeeding Week! While the decision to breastfeed is a personal one, the dynamic at work can play a huge role in that decision. How much maternity leave is provided? Is any of it paid? Will there be a comfortable space to pump? Is childcare close enough for me to nurse? Will I be …
How often do you find yourself saying you “have to” do something? “I have to get this presentation ready.” “I have to help this customer.” “I have to take my kids to soccer practice.” If you’re like me, you can find yourself saying “have to” all the time – really without thinking about it. It …
