There's Waldo!

Waldo was our first baby, it's been SIX YEARS since he has been in our family! He is my "baby boy" and I love him dearly. He is very tolerant and lets Keira do whatever she wants to him. He is a pillow, friend, and brother.

Keira loves Waldo!

Keeping Baby Warm Outdoors

Keira usually runs pretty warm but we still so our best to make she she is cozy outside in these cold winter temperatures. Layering is key, as with adults. It took us a while to figure out the right combination of items but I think we have got it pretty much down.

Here are the things we love for winter:

-Corduroy overalls. Warm and they nicely protect BABYS midsection. She wears these pink Hatley overalls almost every Sunday  when we know we will be outside. 

-LL Bean mittens. They have Velcro around the wrist to help keep them on.

-Stride Rite boots. These keep her ankles and feet warm and dry, and they have zippers to keep them on and sequins to keep them looking adorable.

-Gap PrimaLoft toddler coat. Super warm, but also thin and lightweight. 

-Zutano cotton hat. I like the hood on her coat but the hat underneath just adds a nice base layer.

-JJ Cole Toddler Bundle Me. Keira never really liked her stroller before but now she loves getting in there and tried to climb in on her own, I swear it's the Bundle Me that won her over!

See how happy she is when she is dressed comfortably!

Stay warm, baby!

Good Morning

I love waking up and seeing this goofy little smile every morning. She just taps me and whispers "Hi."

#reasonswhyilovecosleeping

Babywearing 102

I have been pining for a woven wrap for probably a year now, as I loved my Baby KTan but Keira outgrew it around 9 months. The Boba and Boba Air are wonderful but sometimes I want something cozier and more customizable.

For Christmas I finally got my woven! I ended up having to exchange it twice to get the right size but I am set now on size 5 as the right base size for me.

Shown above is Didymos size 5- front wrap cross carry, with the passes spread out

We Cosleep

I haven't been shy about the fact that we cosleep with Keira, and have for a long time now. It started in the first week when she let me know that likes to take her time while eating. Mommy (me) falls asleep very easily and would often be on the verge of dozing off during her marathon nursing sessions. I started with her on the Boppy pillow, leaned back in bed. We had the Arms Reach CoSleeper next to us. She was not going anywhere. Still I worried... So I read up on safe cosleeping, mostly thanks to Dr Sears. Cosleeping felt "right" to me.
{Suggested Reading: Attachment Parenting, by Dr William Sears}

A Letter to the Working Moms

I wrote this letter (mostly to myself) to ease the mix of emotions that go along with being a working mom. It was a particularly challenging, but good day at work, and a day when drop off went all too well, Keira just smiled and waved good bye. I hope it helps you to know that the way you're feeling is normal and you're not the only one.

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Dear working mom,

It's ok that you are working today. 

It's ok if you enjoyed work today.

It's ok if you dreaded going to work today.

Better Babywearing: Why I don't like forward facing carriers

Check out this post from the Better Babywearing blog-

Better Babywearing: Why I don't like forward facing carriers

My favorite part of her post:

Question: Is it really THAT bad? I just don't buy it. My baby is comfortable or he/she would be crying. I used it with my first baby and he/she is fine.
Answer: You don't have to buy it. 
But I have done enough research that I am convinced. I am not the only one who feels this way either but don't take my word for it. Do your own research. Decide for yourself what is right for you and your baby.