Olivia woke up from her nap yesterday to monkeys. Caravan Shoppe sent me a goodie bag for winning their #createwithcaravan contest last week (it was a happy thing that they picked my photo because I’ve never won anything), and between three prints, some Olliblocks, and cute magnets was the game, “Match That Monkey.” Miss…
View PostDoes her own thing. She likes a little thinking time to herself (just like her mama). Picks out her own clothes. The other day wanted to wear her 6-12 month old “coat” from last winter… Hunts for rocks, like so. She’s working up a collection. “Reads.” By herself. Most often…
View PostPhoto: blurry love via an Instagram So sometimes I find myself stuck between a rock and hard place when writing. How honest should I be? How optimistic can I be? Because I am an optimist. Literally, I feel this rush whenever I choose to think positively when odds are against…
View PostSo my sister, Annie, is also a stalker. She scoured my Pinterest boards pre-Christmas and saw that I pinned these alphabet flash cards forever ago, and as a gift from her to Olivia and me, she printed and laminated them for us (brilliant approach, right?) The cards are minimalist and bright and smart…
View PostYesterday was hard on me. At least for moments here and there. Olivia has a virus – this fever thing that we’re just supposed to wait out like you do a snowstorm. Today is day 1½ with this bad health, and I am hoping it can be our last. I am…
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