When I'm done working for the day, I love how excited my girls are to see me when I come downstairs. The other day, I was working and Brian was …
A Ghost in the Playroom
The last few weeks we’ve been struggling to get the girls to go into the playroom. Zoë insists that there’s a ghost in her playroom that scares her …
No More Babies in This House
Kaylee Enjoying the Batter from Her Birthday Carrot Cake It has been a couple months since Kaylee took her first steps. She was very cautious with …
Happy First Birthday to My Sweet Baby Girl Kaylee!
I can’t believe that one year ago today, I was sitting in a hospital in Montevideo, Uruguay holding my tiny 8 lb. 10 oz. little girl. (When I say …
Mastitis and Moving
The last few weeks have been draining. We found out a few weeks ago that our landlord had not been paying his mortgage (even though we pay our rent on …
Laundry Time!
Zoë has been my big helper for some time now, but recently Kaylee has also started wanting to help me out. Whether it's unloading the dishwasher or …
Funny Video: Zoë Goes Boom
Date Night at the American Wine & Food Festival
The American Wine & Food Festival was held on September 25, 2010 at the Universal Studios Backlot in Los Angeles, and Brian and I were lucky …
Preparing for My First Winter in the Mountains
It seems like over the last several weeks, preparing for winter has consumed our lives. It’s actually pretty exciting for me. It will be my first …
A Whopping Dose of Mommy Guilt
If I thought I had mommy guilt in the past, I was crazy. This last week has been “H” “E” “double hockey sticks” in our house … well, ever since the …
Our Halloween at Home
We had a big day planned for Halloween. First the zoo, then off to the village for more festivities and then some trick or treating around our …
The Toilet Incident
We have some interesting moments parenting two young children. Some are funny. Some are frustrating. Some are a combination of both. Last week we had …
Kaylee and the Chicken Pox
Kaylee came down with the chicken pox last Friday (10 days ago). It was a bit of a surprise because we weren’t aware she had been exposed. But, in a …
Complete Exhaustion and Total Joy
Having two young girls that are only 21 months apart has me completely exhausted. I can’t tell you the last time got 8 straight hours of sleep (even 4 …
In the Closet
Everyone needs some personal space (I know I do) and that’s no different for toddlers. Zoë and Kaylee share a room, so neither of them has much …
Adjusting to Life at 7,000 Feet
We’ve been living up in the mountains for two months now—I wasn’t prepared for how different some things are when you live at an altitude of 7,000 …
Our Ever-Changing Co-Sleeping Arrangements
Before Kaylee was born, I wrote about my thoughts and feelings on co-sleeping, and how I wondered what it would be like to co-sleep with two little …
A Binkie-Free Home
We’re finally a binkie-free home! Yep, we finally broke Zoë of the habit just over a month ago. I really thought it was going to be a lot harder than …
I Can Do It Myself!
In the last week or so, Kaylee has decided that she no longer wants me to feed her… she wants to feed herself. If I try to feed her a bite, she grabs …
Peaches are Good!
We started Kaylee on solids about almost a month ago because she had been trying to steal food off of our plates for a while and the poor thing would …
Big Smiles
Kaylee is three months old now and she is very expressive – both with her facial expressions and her voice. She loves experimenting with different …
Linoleum
It's amazing how musical taste develops from such an early age. Zoë loves music, but she's very specific on what she wants to hear and what she …
Why is There Dirt in the Baby’s Hair?
I had to go to the airport to pick up a package today, so Brian stayed home with the girls. After nearly 2 hours of riding the bus then dealing with …
Co-Sleeping with Two Under Two
I’ve written about co-sleeping in the past, but that was before Kaylee was born. Now that she’s 2 ½-months old, I wanted to share what I’ve learned …
My Little Snugglers
Both of my girls are incredibly snuggly. Zoë loves snuggling with Mommy and Daddy (hence why she still sleeps with us), but she also loves being all …
How to Get a Good Shower with a New Baby
If you’re a new mom, then you understand the term, “good shower,” and just how hard it is to get one. When Zoë was born, she never slept for longer …
Curious Toddler + Unattended Laptop = ?
Brian and I are on our laptops a lot… we work from home so it’s a necessity. We also use a third laptop to watch movies since we don’t have a TV or …
Easter Fun with the Girls
It has been a long week, so Brian just got the video done of the girls from Easter. We had a really fun day. Next year will be even more fun when …
Life with Two Under Two: Getting Into A Groove
So this week I finally admitted to myself that I can’t do it all. As much as I’d love to think I can… I have to be honest with myself and admit that …
Life with Two Under Two: Mommy Guilt
So this week I’ve finally been hit with the Mommy Guilt (not too different from preggo guilt). I feel like poor Zoë has been neglected because Kaylee …
Oh How Things Change…
The other night Brian and I were in the kitchen. He was cooking dinner, which he has been doing a lot lately because the girls get demanding around …
Life with Two Under Two: My New Mantra is “Good Enough”
Good enough. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said that to myself over the last few weeks. I only got half the dishes done today – good enoughI …
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Life With Two Under Two: Confessions
I've been wanting to reduce the amount of time Zoë spends watching movies. Unfortunately, with Kaylee’s arrival, I have to confess that we’ve actually …
Growing Up Green
When I was growing up, the term “being green” wasn’t in vogue. Today, you see it everywhere. Regardless, I think I have always had the “green” …
Life with Two Under Two: Expect the Unexpected
Every day I look at Kaylee and I just can’t get over how much she looks like Zoë as a baby. So much so that I forget at times that she’s a different …
Life with Two Under Two: Temper Tantrums, Sleep Deprivation and Sweet Kisses
So, I’ve officially been home with my two under two for over a week now. It has definitely presented some interesting challenges. I have been trying …
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Zoë’s Birth Story
I shared Kaylee’s birth story last week, and I wanted to share Zoë’s as well because it was such a different experience. Zoë’s birth was highly …
Kaylee’s Birth Story
As everyone knows, I was due with my second child on February 4 and went well past my due date. I was scheduled for induction on February 17 if she …
Two Under Two: Zoë Meets Kaylee
I know that I promised to get Kaylee’s birth story up - you can see that here. Today, I want to introduce a new weekly series – Two Under Two. …
Totally Random Post About Dolls
Zoë has a lot of dolls. And when I say a lot, I mean a lot (the ones pictured above are just a small selection). What does a 21-month old need with so …
Pregnancy Update: The Countdown Begins
I had my weekly doctor’s appointment yesterday and found out that my doctor’s office does not like to let patients go past 41 weeks. Since my due date …
I Tested Positive for Group B Strep
I went to the lab to pick up my third trimester test results before my doctor’s appointment and, of course, I’m too curious to wait for my appointment …
The Idiosyncrasies of Language Development
I love watching Zoë as her language development progresses. She’s saying new words every day, and trying her best to repeat words that we say to …
Short Timer’s Syndrome
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “short timer’s syndrome” before. It’s typically used for someone who has put in their notice at work, and is just …
Preggo Guilt and Finding Balance
Well, I’m now more than 34 weeks into this pregnancy. Only 6 weeks to go – yay! But, I’m getting to where a lot of things are more difficult for me …
Co-Sleeping Comes Naturally
Before having children, I would never have thought in a million years that I’d be a co-sleeper. I was sure that my baby would sleep in her crib and …
The Box is the Best Part
It’s amazing. We spend countless hours choosing just the right gift for our children. They open the box excitedly, pull out the toy and…. toss the toy …
Did You Really Teach Our Daughter That?
In an earlier blog I talked about pregnancy weight gain. Well, I’m now 30 weeks and have still only gained 20 pounds (only half of what I’d gained at …
I Do!
Okay, so when you ask a kid a question like, "do you want to go to the park?" or "do you want candy?" what do you expect them to say? "YES!!!!" …
Oh My My, Shushybye
We first saw Shushybye Baby on BabyFirstTV when Zoë was about 6 months old and she was instantly hooked. A year later and she’s still going …
Pregnancy Weight Gain
Pregnancy weight gain is a sensitive topic for most women… I know it is for me. I gained 61 pounds when I was pregnant with my first daughter! Yikes. …