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Co-Sleeping Update
Matt and I realized that our Summer Infant Rest Assured Sleeper is great right next to our bed (since our bed is a platform MALM bed from IKEA and is low to the ground), but it’s a little too bulky to fit between us on the queen bed. Further, it’s up on little legs, which means we would have to go up and over to see the baby.… Read MoreI decided that I wanted to have an in-bed co-sleeping option. We don’t feel comfortable having the baby directly on the bed, primarily because we have a pillow-top pad that we don’t want to remove (it makes sleeping heavenly!), so we went
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DIY: Baby Pants and Hoodie
I really, really don’t want to get into the habit of sewing a lot of baby clothes. They grow so fast; it just doesn’t seem worth the effort!However, when I saw a picture of a baby boy in elephant pants (which I cut out and included in this collage), I knew that I, too, wanted a pair of elephant pants for my little boy.I turned to Spoonflower for an elephant fabric, and, lo and behold, I found a nearly identical fabric. So awesome! I added a fat quarter of their organic, knit fabric to my registry (which cost $14). While I was there, I added several… Read More -
Montessori Nursery Tour: How We Set Up Our Home
Our nursery is finally complete and ready for the arrival of our sweet little boy! Do you want a little Montessori nursery tour? Thank you in advance for your time! I’m excited to share.
On the one hand, I’ve tried to put a lot of thought and time into its design. A “prepared environment” is one of the hallmarks of the Montessori approach. On the other hand, I’ve tried to prioritize other important things. I need time for exercising and eating healthy foods. I also need time think about how to strengthen our partnership in preparation for the baby’s arrival. It also takes time to read about birth and parenthood, … Read More
