I haven’t had much time to write lately, because Wiggle Worm is quite a handful. He was very colicky at first, so I thought I would put together a list of the things we didn’t have before he was born but are indispensable now. Moby Wrap – my number one lifesaver. It’s a sling you…  » Read more »

In case you hadn’t guessed by the fact that I haven’t written anything in so long… the baby came on March 9. (Much to the disappointment of Grandpa, who wanted to share the 4th; Grandma, who wanted the 18th; and a friend who wanted St. Patrick’s Day like her birthday.) Wiggle Worm is just as…  » Read more »

I’m trying to stay within a tight budget so I can stay home with the little one for awhile, but there are a few things that have been worth the money: 1st trimester – Preggie Pop Drops and high-protein foods whenever nausea started 2nd trimester – maternity underwear, Curel Pregnancy lotion 3rd trimester – combo…  » Read more »

This was absolutely the most adorable item of baby clothing I’ve ever seen, and since the baby is due near St. Patrick’s and is Irish, you can see how we couldn’t leave the store without one.

I couldn’t believe it when I opened my Happy Meal. Inside the usually-worthless little plastic bag which seems to be designed to frustrate kids and parents everywhere, I found this…