tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40758804856880444542024-03-19T04:48:27.825-04:00Unspoken SpellsDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.comBlogger347125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-4647774106911590372022-11-16T13:03:00.002-05:002022-11-16T13:03:10.277-05:00A little life update . . . 'cause it's been awhile.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-qG-DtGhJcVe5haWR05fjpjbGV0WzXaq4MVidARiG0c44C38rbaFOVyG2ck9kQKqNTIfOuZVXYyGeEGcLewwP71_pGHeD5tC5erthb45626bpxE1O48MNsUB-v53noFAJzic_HQilaFE5X-eUGBKhGuIEYVbSNwBnW01bi_LGPAOpOV0eM0x_ue2yQ/s4032/IMG_5621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-qG-DtGhJcVe5haWR05fjpjbGV0WzXaq4MVidARiG0c44C38rbaFOVyG2ck9kQKqNTIfOuZVXYyGeEGcLewwP71_pGHeD5tC5erthb45626bpxE1O48MNsUB-v53noFAJzic_HQilaFE5X-eUGBKhGuIEYVbSNwBnW01bi_LGPAOpOV0eM0x_ue2yQ/s16000/IMG_5621.jpg" /></a></div>Life has been pretty good lately. Our little one is almost four years old and I think it's safe to say that we finally have a hold on parenting (at least the way we want to parent). It's definitely been a learning curve - realizing our triggers and how to minimize them, discussing the type of parents we want to be, and figuring out what's best for our family. Becoming a mother has been such an eye-opening and worthwhile experience. <p></p><p> I never knew I could change as much as I have. I've leaned into it every single day. These years have gone by so quickly but I have no regret in how they have been spent. I've made it a point to be present, to focus more on homemaking, and being there for my family. It's really interesting how, once having a kid, your perspectives shift. </p><p> This year has been full of good things . . . Alex got a new job, which has truly been such a blessing for our family.
I am forever grateful for his hard-work and determination to take care
of our family. We visited Maine in late September (it was truly so nice to get away from the heat and all of the people here in Central Florida). And we're headed up to Savannah early next year and I'm looking forward to seeing relatives and spending quality time with them all.</p><p> And now we get to look forward to the holiday season . . . I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to decorate for christmas <b>right now</b> but I'm going to hold out until the Saturday after Thanksgiving (which has always been our tradition). </p><p> </p><p>I hope everyone has a lovely rest of the year - I probably won't be on here again until then. <br /></p><p><br /></p>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-9974837255282915522022-06-24T13:28:00.005-04:002022-06-24T13:28:42.072-04:00My Morning Routine As A Homemaker<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiM0Wl01y2CntdfCkyHpDGD-4Ad2mcc17woKSCbn9LVQ3W9SDjQ0iG7icoV-V8uO1kqquDq5mQyeXtFOyzewsTrJRl3AOfGzf4HYmxJxJPrXpwaSGtmIIqz9mRNXJxpK0vXrWmI3l-Kp5uRWEz1LInghC0aKlWympsBulPYsgEEOo41VHILWoIQvAb-A=s2400" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhiM0Wl01y2CntdfCkyHpDGD-4Ad2mcc17woKSCbn9LVQ3W9SDjQ0iG7icoV-V8uO1kqquDq5mQyeXtFOyzewsTrJRl3AOfGzf4HYmxJxJPrXpwaSGtmIIqz9mRNXJxpK0vXrWmI3l-Kp5uRWEz1LInghC0aKlWympsBulPYsgEEOo41VHILWoIQvAb-A=s16000" /></a></div><p><br /></p><br /><p>My morning routine has definitely shifted over the last few years. Over the last year though, I've manged to regain my morning routine and also re-invent a more intentional approach to how I start the day. All while keeping in mind that having a toddler means being flexible and letting some things fall by the wayside. I used to try <b>very hard</b> to wake up before my son did but I found that I
just valued sleep a lot more than anything else. Besides seeing his smiling face first thing in the morning is literally the best thing ever. So with all that being said here is . . .<br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">My Morning Routine As A Homemaker<br /></h2><p><b>1. Wake up and eat a small snack. </b>I try to have a small snack before breakfast to fuel my body after such a long time of not eating. A healthy trio of carb + protein + fat is a great way to balance my blood sugar, keep stress hormones away, and provide nourishment prior to eating a full meal. Plus it gives me a little more time to start breakfast. <br /></p><p><b>2. Put on some calming piano music and attempt to write in my gratitude journal.</b> Unfortunately I am get stressed fairly easily but I've found that if I start my day slowly, and calmly I am in a much better mood for the rest of the day. And music helps me do just that. I also <i>try </i>to write in my gratitude journal but with a little one that isn't always possible.<br /></p><p><b>3. Get a load of laundry going. </b>Each day I do one load of laundry. For such a long time I hated doing laundry and I recently discovered that I only hated it because I was waiting until all of the dirty laundry had piled up. Which resulted in a literal mountain of clothes that we had to fold. It was torture! One load a day keeps the folding to a minimal and ensures that my family always have clean clothes.<br /></p><p><b>4. </b><b>Empty the dishwasher. </b>If you aren't loading up and starting your
dishwasher the night before I suggest you try it. Every night I clean
the kitchen, start the dishwasher and empty it's contents every morning.
It's a great way to maintain a tidy kitchen. And once breakfast is finished all the dishes get put into the empty dishwasher.<br /></p><p><b>5. </b><b><b>Start breakfast. </b></b>Since my little one and I had a "wake up
snack" the breakfast process is less rushed and more enjoyable. I often
have my son help me with making breakfast for this very reason. We enjoy a limited revolving breakfast menu made up of eggs with homemade breakfast potatoes, Greek yogurt with raw honey and bee pollen, homemade waffles topped with Greek yogurt and fresh berries, or homemade pancakes with bacon. Sometimes we even made biscuits from scratch!</p><p><b>6. Get ready for the day. </b>I'll be honest - if we don't have plans to go anywhere, I usually stay in my comfy clothes and leave the makeup untouched on the shelf. But when we do have places to go I end up taking my makeup basket out to the dining room table to get ready. I have two reasons for this . . . Number One: better lighting than the dark cave that is our bathroom and Number Two: my son is usually playing in the living room. He's really good at independent play but I still like to be near him in case he needs me or he feels like chatting.</p><p> </p><p>So that's my morning routine. Super simple but slow, easy going and intentional. I'm a firm believer in how you start your day sets the tone for the rest of your day. Running around like crazy doesn't make for a great day, at least in my opinion. </p><p>I do want to add that there's a big misconception when it comes to homemaking.
Homemaking isn't the same as being stay at home mom. You can work
outside of
the home and still be a homemaker. You can not have kids and still be a
homemaker. For some reason, homemaking got lumped in with being a stay
at home mom and
it's just not something I agree with. My mom worked full time outside
of the home and she's one of the best homemakers I know. And surely
there are plenty of stay at home mom's that don't view themselves as
homemakers. I work part-time outside of the home and I 100% view myself as a homemaker. It's definitely two different terms that, for some reason,
tend to intersect. </p><p><br /></p><p>What does your morning routine look like? Any tips and tricks that you'd like to share?<br /></p>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-32578860078115427212022-04-13T10:32:00.002-04:002022-04-13T10:34:46.149-04:00Meal Planning Made Simple - In Four Easy Steps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDJvi7CI-iQ-byxbLyXLQw0vZAhyxt-_26LAKuLCEqchhrsp6H8Dz1n5JPy6VBBt3ogL1aW8NJI8luc-bgIKg1juria2XBX1FG1IHWT2Lm2Fg31rNH4RON5J-iGzRln1rWGS_6JPpxmjJpxwler9o2BNkjp3rBDH7T9eMdYRqgg0e6VazUVOc_iALHbA=s6720" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDJvi7CI-iQ-byxbLyXLQw0vZAhyxt-_26LAKuLCEqchhrsp6H8Dz1n5JPy6VBBt3ogL1aW8NJI8luc-bgIKg1juria2XBX1FG1IHWT2Lm2Fg31rNH4RON5J-iGzRln1rWGS_6JPpxmjJpxwler9o2BNkjp3rBDH7T9eMdYRqgg0e6VazUVOc_iALHbA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">When Alex & I first started living together, he was really the one who
made all the meals. After all, he was a chef, and me . . . well I was <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">really</b> good at baking. But over time, I
started to take a more active role in cooking and yes, I even started to enjoy
it. In the beginning, meal planning was definitely not on my radar. Once our little one made his way onto the scene I started diving into meal
planning because sticking to a budget became a bigger priority. And let me tell you, once I got our meal planning routine down, taking
care of the meals (and our budget) got <u>a lot</u> easier. So today I wanted to share four simple steps to make your meal planning simple.</p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>Step One: Designate a grocery shopping day and determine what you already have.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Saturdays are my grocery day and because it's essentially set in stone it makes meal planning a breeze. I essentially have two days to get our meals for the week in order. First check to see what we already have in the fridge (including remaining leftovers) and the pantry. Now since our grocery store's flyer comes out on Thursdays, the flyer sets the tone for most of our meals because it makes it lends itself well to budgeting. Which leads me to the next step . . .<br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>Step Two: Browse the flyer for ideas and sales.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">If I'm stuck on what to make certain nights I'll use the flyer to come up with meals that coincide with any current sales. It's pretty straightforward - let's say ground beef and shredded cheese are on sale. Guess what we're having for dinner one night . . . you guess it, tacos! What's really great is when there are buy one get ones. I usually stock up on those and repeat a meal two weeks later.<br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>Step Three: Keep a running list of favorite meals as a backup plan.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">If nothing good is on sale, or I'm having a hard time coming up with ideas, I tend to rely on my running list as a backup plan. You could even have set days like meatless Mondays, Slow Cooker Sundays, etc. Or even a list of everyone's favorite recipes. Anything that you find that helps you with your end goal of setting a meal for each day and sticking to it. <br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><b>Step Four: Use a meal planning template and laminate it.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">This step has been an absolute game-changer. I used to use meal planner notepads but I always found myself scratching days out and rearranging the meals, which in turn wasted a lot of paper. One day I decided to laminate two sheets of the meal planner notepad and use Vis A Vis maker and viola! If I have to change a meal for a day, I just wipe it off and write the new meal in. I use the second one as a catch-all throughout the week if my family mentions any cravings and add it to a meal planner for the next week. That way I'm one step closer to having the following week filled out. If you'd like me to share one, let me know in the comments below.<br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">What do YOU do to make meal planning easy? Do you do what I do? Do you have a tip that I didn't share? Let me know in the comments below.<br /></div>
Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-57509760815481704652022-03-17T09:51:00.005-04:002022-03-17T13:34:45.507-04:00A Guide To Spring Cleaning + A Free Printable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo8DDZL7MQaUWbRH-Za0NZlIWNHHymesDrFT6mL-ydN7ruo0WltZRLxMFYlG1lKKTqok4vaWXVO5WQn1Y0q7DgBmh7xmNdO94hZmoOXQVroeJocWhXAuYv4Q4ajcG7Mdopr8i_4DVPK-L1CbG0cZjWgfBMvx2OLHGZ7cfCS7bX_Uo4TLAOk6lt8HFkSg=s2048" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo8DDZL7MQaUWbRH-Za0NZlIWNHHymesDrFT6mL-ydN7ruo0WltZRLxMFYlG1lKKTqok4vaWXVO5WQn1Y0q7DgBmh7xmNdO94hZmoOXQVroeJocWhXAuYv4Q4ajcG7Mdopr8i_4DVPK-L1CbG0cZjWgfBMvx2OLHGZ7cfCS7bX_Uo4TLAOk6lt8HFkSg=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>With Spring right around the corner, I thought it would be nice to share a simple checklist that I use to help me tackle all the tasks that need to be done around the house during this season. Now here's the thing . . . I'm not obsessed with cleaning. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a clean and tidy house - but I don't always have time to regularly do all the deep cleaning that I'd like to during the year. So, once Spring rolls, around I make it a priority. Below you'll find a guide to getting <i>all the things</i> done. </p><p>To make things easier, I created a printable that you can download and use. Just download it to your computer, it out, and add it to your homemaking binder! You can download the checklist <a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/5har2tGy3v8v2nkn6" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><div style="text-align: left;"><h1 style="text-align: left;"><b>Spring Cleaning Checklist<br /></b></h1></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>test and replace smoke and alarm batteries</li><li>replace air filters as needed</li><li>clean all light fixtures, including lamp shades <br /></li><li>clean all ceiling fans</li><li>clean air vents/registers </li><li>clean all windows and windowsills</li><li>wash all curtains<br /></li></ul><p> <b>ENTRYWAY</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>sweep and mop floors</li><li>wipe down the walls and baseboards</li><li>clean the door and handles</li><li>shake out or wash any doormats</li><li>remove unnecessary clutter</li></ul><p><b>KITCHEN</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>clean the stovetop</li><li>deep clean the oven</li><li>clean the microwave and deodorizer</li><li>clean the refrigerator</li><li>clean the dishwasher and deodorizer</li><li>wipe down drawers and shelves in the fridge and freezer</li><li>discard old or expired food in the pantry, fridge, and freezer</li><li>remove everything off the counters and do a deep clean</li><li>de-grease cabinet doors and backsplash</li><li>remove items from cabinets and thoroughly clean the shelves </li><li>clean fridge/freezer seal</li><li>dust high up places</li><li>mop floors</li><li>clean floor mats</li></ul><p><b>DINING ROOM</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>dust and polish all furniture</li><li>wash all table linens</li><li>vacuum and spot clean cushions</li><li>vacuum or mop floor</li><li>wipe down the walls and baseboards </li><li>donate unused items<br /></li></ul><p><b>BEDROOMS</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>dust and polish all furniture<b> </b></li><li>wash all bed sheets and duvets</li><li>organize the closets</li><li>donate unused clothing</li><li>vacuum floors</li></ul><p><b>BATHROOMS</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>discard expired personal care products, makeup, and old medication</li><li>clean the mirror, sink, and countertops</li><li>deep clean the tub/shower</li><li>clean the showerhead</li><li>clean or replace the shower curtain liner</li><li>wash the shower curtain</li><li>deep clean the toilet</li><li>vacuum and mop floors</li><li>wash any rugs<br /></li><li>wipe down the walls and baseboards</li></ul><p><b>LIVING ROOM</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b> </b>dust and polish all furniture</li><li>clean the television</li><li>wash all blankets</li><li>wash pillowcases</li><li>vacuum the couch</li><li>vacuum/mop floors</li><li>dust all electronics</li><li>sanitize remote controls</li><li>organize entertainment center</li><li>donate unused items<br /></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p> <b>LAUNDRY ROOM</b></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>clean the washing machine (inside and out)</li><li>remove lint from the lint trap</li><li>clean the outside of the dryer</li><li>check the dryer hose</li><li>organize laundry supplies</li><li>wipe down the wall and baseboards</li><li>vacuum/mop floors</li></ul></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-3873217312539858742021-11-24T10:26:00.019-05:002022-01-26T11:07:12.944-05:00The Best Apple Crisp - Just in time for Thanksgiving . . .<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8HrlfQVGQjNitraRmhS-SBKUFroUT0pGqhAkRspKvOapWQFfIT0dsCvKWhHVMJOFllwJyCqmLS_gGb97S-sVSmkn6gKEKQr2FATaFR_HFm3rQgnKKtfWAYPI_gj68IPiNqX78NaaxA4ad/s2048/apple+crisp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8HrlfQVGQjNitraRmhS-SBKUFroUT0pGqhAkRspKvOapWQFfIT0dsCvKWhHVMJOFllwJyCqmLS_gGb97S-sVSmkn6gKEKQr2FATaFR_HFm3rQgnKKtfWAYPI_gj68IPiNqX78NaaxA4ad/s16000/apple+crisp.jpg" /></a>Last year during the quarantine we bought a lot of apples and I spent the majority of my time at home perfecting the recipe. This recipe is super easy; it has no oats - just flour, butter and sugar. I think it's the best because one: it tastes SO good and two: my dessert hating husband LOVES it. This apple crisp is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, which lends itself for both dessert and breakfast. Trust me, it's that good.</p><p></p> <b>INGREDIENTS </b><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;">5-6 peeled and sliced Fuji apples</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">3/4 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp baking powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">3/4 tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp cinnamon + extra for the apples<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 unbeaten egg</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/3 melted butter <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>DIRECTIONS</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add some olive oil to a 8x8 glass baking dish, spreading around the bottom and edges with a paper towel.</p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p>Peel and slice the apples, sprinkle with cinnamon (just eyeball it). You can also add ginger and clove, if you're feeling festive. Mix until evenly coated and add to the baking dish arranging them evenly.</p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p>In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and egg. Pour the mixture over the apples, making sure that the apples are properly covered.</p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p>Melt the butter and pour it all over the flour mixture. Take some olive oil and pour on just the top sides of the apple crisp.</p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p>Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is nice a golden. Top with homemade whip cream if you're feeling indulgent.<span></span><br /></p></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-24518151801645785632021-04-08T11:49:00.000-04:002021-04-08T11:49:00.414-04:00I'm Officially a Stuffie Surgeon<p><span class="" title="Edited"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXcpMQm2e1Z6gnl7vxnBdf98CrBhw9F8JKSpAO7vYTGmHmoQ5MMVcDDRKYEzT694-OqWtLhxJT82TYHVUP4fBPPS4qp996gBB8bqTCEhShRRpKFhsRThOVJyWha8h5VxTQma2opRXvkOc/s1440/B66A4A17-9A63-4881-82D4-6245DABCEA29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXcpMQm2e1Z6gnl7vxnBdf98CrBhw9F8JKSpAO7vYTGmHmoQ5MMVcDDRKYEzT694-OqWtLhxJT82TYHVUP4fBPPS4qp996gBB8bqTCEhShRRpKFhsRThOVJyWha8h5VxTQma2opRXvkOc/s16000/B66A4A17-9A63-4881-82D4-6245DABCEA29.JPG" /></a></div><span class="" title="Edited">I performed my first stuffie surgery
a week ago and I feel like I’ve waited my whole life for this moment. I
know that sounds weird but I can’t wait to tell my son about it when he
gets older . . . The story of how when his beloved Shadow’s blankie ripped from it’s
tummy, mama sewed him back together - good as new. Except nowhere near
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Another gratitude journaling trick I came across is from Delilah of <a href="https://www.delilahloeppky.com/blog/joy-is-a-choice-saxlw" target="_blank">Loeppkylife</a>. She suggests to, at the end of the day, write down your negative comments and spin each one of them into a positive statement. For example, <i>My husband always leaves his dishes in the sink</i> . . . a positive spin on that could be <i>My husband doesn't leave his dishes all over the house.</i> It's really just another way of being thankful for what you have. I love it because it is such a great reminder to treasure what you have in your life. <div>I'm also trying to take her suggestion one step further and not say anything negative or complain. Instead, I'll write them down in my journal, do the positive spin, and if I'm still bothered by the end of the week I'll say something.</div><div><br /></div><div>I've also taken to writing inspiring quotes that I come across on random pages in my journal to find later on. Like this one by Ram Das, "When somebody provokes your anger, the only reason you get angry is because you're holding on to how you think something is supposed to be. You're denying how it is. Then you see it's the expectations of your own mind that are creating your own hell. When you get frustrated because something isn't the way you thought it would be, examine the way you thought, not just the thing that frustrates you. You'll see that a lot of your emotional suffering is created by your models of how you think the universe should be and your inability to allow it to be as it is."</div><div><div><br />
In the spirit of sharing, I figured it would be fun to show you one of my journal entries:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>I'm grateful for my husband because . . .</b></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>He is such a great father.</li><li>He always cooks us a delicious dinner.</li><li>He's funny and weird.</li><li>He always gives me head-pets and backrubs.</li><li>He is caring and loving.</li></ol></div><div><b>I'm grateful for my son because . . .</b></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>He helps me slow down in life.</li><li>He is helping me be patient.</li><li>His smile makes me so happy.</li><li>I love how his laugh is contagious.</li><li>He feels like home.</li></ol><div><br /></div><div>I hope you enjoyed this blog post - it has been AWHILE since I last posted something substantial and it feels good to be back at it. Even if I don't know how long it'll be until I post again.</div></div></div></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-84800668559266582382020-09-09T11:49:00.004-04:002020-09-09T11:49:42.726-04:00Waiting for autumn like . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've been social distancing as a family for almost a week now and I've been trying to come up with fun things for our little one to do. Initially, I wanted to make my own paint so he could have fun with finger-painting (edible paint? yes, please!) but with this pandemic, I'm trying to save my flour for actually eating it. So I opted for the next best thing, no-mess painting with acrylic paints that I already had on hand.<br />
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This quick, little art project would be perfect for babies older than six months. He is currently13 months and he was still a little shy at first when it came to pushing the paint around on the canvas. He eventually warmed up to it and it looks awesome! This little art piece will definitely be one that I cherish for many years to come.<br />
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Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-85685929408356702262020-03-22T20:16:00.000-04:002020-03-22T20:16:13.936-04:00The verdicts out . . . pandemics suck.The museum I work at has been closed since this past Monday. I'm one week into social distancing and my anxiety is all over the place - some days I'm okay, others not so much. The goal was to come back to work after next week, but I'm not sure what the plan is now. And as for Alex, he's on furlough for at least a month (unpaid, mind you) and we're trying to remain positive. There's just so much uncertainty that it makes my head spin. Honestly, I'm glad we have savings to fall back on (it sucks because it was going to go towards a down payment on a house at some point) but I'm thankful for. Very thankful because some people have absolutely nothing.<div>
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I'm glad that our son won't remember any of this. All he knows is that mama and dada are home with all the time and he's happy. That's the silver lining of all this for me; that Alex & I have this time to slow down as a family together. </div>
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It's so hard to not worry about what this pandemic will do to our country, hell - the world. All the people that have already passed. It breaks my heart. I worry for my loved ones and for the people I don't even know. And what is really infuriating is the fact that there are still people out there who aren't taking this seriously. </div>
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Also - this post from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leilastead/" target="_blank">@leilastead</a> made me feel a little better. Maybe it'll do the same for you.</div>
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Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-31859682131770728752020-03-06T09:37:00.005-05:002021-12-01T09:01:51.588-05:00Our Son's Dino-mite First Birthday PartyLast Saturday we celebrate our son's first birthday party with family and it was just perfect. Alex & I decided to go with a dinosaur theme and we really went all out. From the food, to the decor... it was dino-tastic! We made deviled dinosaur eggs that we dyed pink with beet juice, I made his smash cake from scratch (with bananas and freeze dried blueberries) and Alex baked a bunch of "prehistoric potatoes" and he made an epic meat and cheese board - like I said the them went all the way to the food too. He had such a blast with his smash cake (after a little convincing) and he enjoyed opening his presents. He wasn't too thrilled when we all sang "Happy Birthday" but I think it's because everyone was just staring at him. Haha. It was definitely a day I will never forget. I took some videos throughout the party that I still need to piece together. Maybe one day I'll share it on here.<br />
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Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-30352343776299420392020-03-05T15:39:00.001-05:002021-12-01T09:02:17.867-05:00Our Little One & His Smash Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-85102060924664970402020-02-26T15:42:00.001-05:002021-12-01T09:02:38.574-05:00Baby Boy - Twelve Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />And just like that I have a one year old . . .Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-60643865582809342112020-02-25T20:42:00.005-05:002021-12-01T09:03:04.300-05:00On the eve of his first birthday . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As our little one's first birthday quickly approaches I am left feeling a myriad of emotions. Time truly is a thief, but it is also such a gift. Watching my son grow over the past year has been a wonderful experience. From lifting his head on his own, to hearing him laugh for the first time, rolling over, crawling, standing, cruising the furniture, the clapping of hands, waving goodbye. His babbles . . . the "mamas", the "dadas" and the "babas". And I swear he said "bunny" once when he looked at Olive after I repeated "bunny, bah-bah-bunny" three times. Watching him place balls into baskets, taking the wooden rings off of his stacking toy, being mesmerized by watching his dada play guitar, removing his dinosaur magnets with ease, watching him hug his stuffed animals. The way he dances to music, reaches out to me to pick him up and give him a kiss, the way he turns the pages of a book while he softly babbles to himself. The way he holds his bunny lovey's ear every night while I hold him as he slowly falls asleep. The way he smiles, his laugh, and how he wants to snuggle whenever he isn't feeling well. The way he says my name, the way he's made me a mama.</div>
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All of it has been incredible and no matter how many times I tried to slow down, to cherish every single moment - to never forget - as those months passed, time managed to make so many moments a little hazier. Those precious memories faded by the creation of yet another beautiful moment that I never, ever want to forget. Time is such a fickle thing.<br />
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And somehow I've managed to hold it all together today even though over the past year I have come to tears at the thought of him growing up many, many times. But tonight, on the eve of his birthday, I haven't shed a single tear. Perhaps I'm in denial <i>he's not really one until after 12pm tomorrow because that's when he was born. I have time . . . I still have time. Please tell me that I do. I <b>have to</b> have more time.</i> But I don't. Time truly is a thief because my darling boy is no longer a teeny, tiny newborn that would sleep on my chest all day and all night long while I so tenderly held him with my nose resting against his soft head, inhaling his sweet scent. I'm out of time because tomorrow he is one. And no matter how hard I try, he is growing up right before my very eyes.</div>
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Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-53844564611457950902020-02-13T12:00:00.001-05:002021-12-01T09:03:42.885-05:00That one entry where I play catch up . . . <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, I really need to start this blog up again. I've just started writing again (outside of blogging) and it's felt so good to put pen to paper after such a long time of not. Life has been busy - the ebb and flow of parenthood takes up most of our time. It's become comfortable and a lot easier than those crazy newborn days. But things are changing. Our little one is getting smarter each day - we're still waiting with baited breath for those "first steps" when he walks - but I'm not rushing him. As it is now, he is constantly walking along the walls and furniture and honestly I'm savoring this time of not constantly chasing a toddler. That'll happen in no time, I'm sure.<br />
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In a little over two weeks he will be a year old and honestly I'm only <u>partly</u> okay with it. I told Alex that the night before his birthday, I'm kicking Alex out of our bed and snuggling all night with my soon to be toddler. We have his birthday party planned and I'm really looking forward to celebrate our little one - even if I'll more than likely be in tears the whole day. We're having a very small, family-only party and I think it'll be perfect for him. I'm even making him a special, no sugar added smash cake cause apparently we're <i>those</i> parents.<br />
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Life is busy, but good. Sometimes the days go by so fast we don't even realize it until the weekend rolls around. Alex likes to joke with me that before our son I always used to say I was bored and he's right, I did. Having a child really does add purpose to your life - and even if they don't, they sure do add a lot of things to do onto your plate. ;)Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-6485299291171750422020-01-26T12:19:00.001-05:002021-12-01T09:03:58.663-05:00Baby Boy - Eleven Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There's only one more monthly update left for this little one before he's a year old. 😭😭<br />
I'm not crying, you're crying.<br />
<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-82000465143876021412019-12-26T10:39:00.001-05:002021-12-01T09:04:11.272-05:00Baby Boy - Ten Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-66572444648276426272019-12-21T10:47:00.000-05:002019-12-21T10:47:08.769-05:00Wishing You All A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-21138044256836389802019-12-19T10:47:00.001-05:002021-12-01T09:04:49.813-05:00Our Little One Meets Santa for the First Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-73923374276958834852019-11-28T09:51:00.001-05:002021-12-01T09:05:30.015-05:00Giving Thanks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a lot to be thankful for. Especially this year. I'm not going to lie - those newborn days we're brutal. Alex and I questioned our sanity a lot, but our son's happy little smile always made it all worth it. Even if we were running on four hours of sleep (most of the time less).<br />
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This year has been truly eye-opening and filled with so many things that I am beyond thankful for. I am incredibly thankful for my husband - he has always been and continues to be a light in the dark. He keeps me steady even when I feel like my whole world is off kilter. And for our son, a child we wanted so badly, you were born healthy and you are the most easy going and happiest baby that I have ever known. You have given your dada and I purpose - we love you more than anything in this world.<br />
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Outside of the normal things like health and love - I'm also thankful for a
family that cares so deeply for us. From my mother watching our son while
we're at work, to once a week sleepovers from my mother-in-law for the
first three months of his life, to a best friend that I can always
count on. I hate the word "blessed" and the word "lucky" seems cheesy, but the life I have makes me feel both of those things - down to my very core.<br />
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Wishing you all a lovely thanksgiving - from my family to yours. Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-43945365856642001302019-11-26T10:38:00.001-05:002021-12-01T09:05:40.889-05:00Baby Boy - Nine Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-49828592068612623922019-10-31T21:55:00.002-04:002021-12-29T10:48:49.534-05:00Our Little One's First Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our sweet little hedgehog and also <a 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target="_blank">The Coon</a> ;) He was SO cute in his little hedgehog costume that I wish it was acceptable for him to wear it every day. Maybe I can get away with a Christmas hedgehog? Hahaha. Alex also had a great idea to make him into The Coon and I think it turned out perfectly.<br />
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<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-26460752750019873082019-10-26T21:48:00.001-04:002021-12-01T09:06:21.240-05:00Baby Boy - Eight Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Little love, you're growing so fast. The most exciting thing about you turning eight months is that you've graduated to only wearing your boots and bar at naps and nighttime! Trick or treat smell your feet indeed! You're so close to crawling and I swear the other day you moved from your tummy to a seated position.<br />
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<br />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05905268409725272026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4075880485688044454.post-9740058756665485252019-10-14T10:21:00.002-04:002021-12-01T09:06:54.217-05:00Our Little One and the Pumpkins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This month has been filled with all things Fall. A trip to Trader Joe's for yummy Fall food, scary movies, Halloween playlists, and decorating. Yesterday we went to select a few pumpkins for our front door AND to take a few photos of our little one enjoying a sea of pumpkins for the first time. He was such a trooper - not a single cry - and he looked adorable with all the pumpkins and his little skeleton bear. I can't wait until Halloween when he gets to wear his cute hedgehog costume! Don't worry - I'll be sure to share photos afterward.<br />
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