When Harper turned six months old, nourishment became a whole new ballgame. That’s when we introduced solids, and I became interested in making my own baby food. So I purchased a book called “Baby Love,” and decided to give it a go. Even though I don’t have an inherent interest in cooking, I ended up quite enjoying making purees for Harper, which ...
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Oh Baby! Target Updates up & up Baby Line
A few weeks ago, I shared some of my favorite items from Target's up & up line, which I've been using for a couple of years now. I learned recently that up & up was launching a newly-updated line of baby products. I have already been so pleased with the quality of their other personal care products that I was excited to be able to test ...
Why You Should Take Your Baby or Toddler to a Pediatric Dentist
Today was one of those days that every parent fears. We had just gotten home from playing at the park and it was right before lunch time. I was walking up our wood stairs carrying Harper (with her back to me) and I tripped and fell forward. I tried my hardest to protect her as we lunged forward, but it all happened so fast and her face hit ...
Watching My Baby Grow and Learning to Let Go
I’ve said it a thousand times, but each and every month of Harper’s life, I find myself saying “this is the best age ever!” I think it’s natural to enjoy watching your baby go from a tiny, chunky infant who does tummy time on a mat to a growing, running-all-over-the-place toddler who can communicate with you. Becoming a mother is like the ...