We had an autumnal adventure this weekend – apple picking for the first time as a family! Tall Dad and I sampled all of the different apple available. Some tasted fantastic raw, whereas others didn’t pass the taste-test. We found out afterwards that some apples are better baked than raw…oops! Well now we know! What’s […]
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What Would Jack Bauer Do? Reflections On Being A New Dad – Part 3: Living With Your Newborn
*Disclaimer: The following article is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values, and she is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. In other words, don’t blame her for what this moron says. I never wanted to be a dad. Nope. Not even a little bit. I enjoyed the simple things […]
The Best Baby Friendly Places in Rhode Island – Your Own Home
Each moment with my Itty Bitty is a perfectly precious one. I know I’m a little biased, but he is just so damn cute. I could honestly spend hours holding him as he sleeps, while I play with his tiny toes and tiny fingers, or sing him to sleep. However, being a new mom does […]
Celebrating My 372nd Month Birthday
My tiny baby turned one month old this past Sunday. To celebrate, we had the mandatory one month old photo shoot, a quick (crying filled) vlog entry, and a trip to purchase more newborn diapers. Not only was it Itty Bitty’s birthday, it was mine as well. I turned 31, or 372 month old. […]
Baby Hats Never Actually Fit On My Baby's Head
Goldilocks was looking for something that was “just right”, and now, so are we. What is up with baby hats? You’d think they would fit, I don’t know…a BABY?!? But no, that would just make too much sense. My hubby and I have begun the most epic of epic searches. The search to find a […]
How Newborns Go Through So Many Diapers {video}
Seeing as how I need about 1.2 million, where is the cheapest place to purchase diapers? Posted with Blogsy
What To Pack In Your Maternity Hospital Bag
As of 35 weeks of being pregnant, my doctor had asked hubby and I to make sure our hospital bag was packed. Thank goodness we too her advice, because our tiny baby decided to show up a couple of weeks early! There are tons of long lists out there, but I thought I’d give it […]
Day 113: I wanna hold your hand
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Day 112: Wearing my Nuroo Pocket
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HOW TO SEND A BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE WHITE HOUSE AND MICKEY MOUSE
One of the many traditions after having a new baby is sending birth announcements out to loved ones near and far. My mom vividly remembers filling out my announcements the night I was born. Nowadays, most parents wait a week or two to send these delightful letters out in the mail, because they want to […]