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Ball of Joy Baby Shower
When I was pregnant with Henry, Matt and I planned our own “baby shower.” I put the phrase in quotes because we didn’t follow any of the conventions. A) We hosted it ourselves. B) It was co-ed. C) We had it at a bowling alley. D) We didn’t open presents.
I’d like to continue the tradition of hosting a pre-baby party to bring together our nearest and dearest. It’s fun to congregate to honor and celebrate the new life that is about to enrich our family.Since this baby will join us in the summer, I immediately thought about having some kind of gathering near the water. And that’s when… Read More -
From Inspiration to Action
I often marvel at what an amazing historical period we’re living in. Any time I have the inkling of an idea, I can google it and read all about how it’s already been implemented at least 25 times with step-by-step tutorials and can then pin images left and right to remind myself of the project I want to undertake.
But while having that kind of technology at our fingertips makes it easier to undertake new projects, it simultaneously provides a whole new level of procrastination–“productive procrastination,” if you will. It’s so easy to feel like all that reading and pinning is productive work, but really, at the end of the… Read More -
A High Chair for Independence
I’m so glad that Matt and I invested in the Tripp Trapp high chair for Henry. It’s recommended within the Montessori community because it facilitates and supports a child’s independence. From a young age, they can begin climbing in and out of it independently. It also slides right up to the table to help the child feel like part of the family. The chair grows with the child and can be used for many years (since children are too short to sit comfortably in a regular chair for quite a while).
As we prepare to welcome a new baby into our family, I’ve been thinking about the high chair situation.… Read More
