One of my jobs as Daddy is to rock Ariabella to sleep each night after reading to her. If all goes well, by the time we finish the second or third book she is rubbing her eyes, my clue to turn off the light and usher her into night-night land.
Rainy Day + New Mom = Cabin Fever

When it’s rainy, it’s easy to get stuck in doors especially with a little one. I started feeling cabin feverish today because of the weather. It’s been rainy and gloomy all day. Ugh. I could never live in Seattle! Luckily, I made four great investments. Continue reading “Rainy Day + New Mom = Cabin Fever” →
Still a Rookie & Loving Every Minute


Who said being a new mommy was easy? I had this domain name purchased for about a year and I meant to design this site, but being a rookie mommy made things a bit of a challenge. While my daughter is now almost 11 months old, it still feels like I brought her home from the hospital yesterday. Continue reading “Still a Rookie & Loving Every Minute” →
Time Flies When You’re A New Parent

Becoming a new parent comes with a lot of firsts. There is the first smile, the first tooth, the first word and the first unassisted steps. While we have only experienced a few of these first so far, sometimes we already feel like parental veterans. Continue reading “Time Flies When You’re A New Parent” →
