Saying No

I scrolled down my Instagram feed tonight. All the way down before kids to when we first got our condo and when I was still blogging regularly. The feelings I felt were a mix of annoyance (when and why did I have all this time); awe (I had all this time); and jealousy (what is… Continue reading Saying No

Summer, So Far

Splash pads are a must. Ari loves summer just as much as I do – but I don’t think he likes the heat like I do. When the sun is shining, he sighs and says, “It’s hot today.” Family camping. Ollie and I didn’t camp, but Russ and Ari did. Ari did really well and… Continue reading Summer, So Far

To 2018!

2017 Summary: Gave birth (!!!) to Ari Celebrated 4 years of marriage Went on a road trip with family to Oroville, CA; Reno, NV; and Lake Tahoe Survived staying home with baby while Russ left to go to work Traveled to Nashville, TN on a plane with a 3 month old Survived being home alone… Continue reading To 2018!

Today

Today was a good day. In the morning, I took Ari on a walk around the park. The school kids were playing dodgeball on the grass and Ari couldn’t stop watching them. I kept thinking how surreal it’d be when he’s in grade school, playing and running and talking. I hugged him a little longer… Continue reading Today