My Kids May Be Exhausting, But at Least They’re Entertaining

Kids: Exhausting, But Entertaining.

When Fern was a baby and throughout most of her toddlerhood, I kept careful track of the important events in her life. I jotted down milestones in her baby book and when she started talking I wrote down words and phrases she said so I could remember them. I also blogged any and all events. […]

A Better (Read: Easier) Kind of Christmas Magic

An Better (Read: Easier) Kind of Christmas Magic // @ The Little Things We Do

Today I am going to be talking about Christmas. And yes, I realize that it isn’t even Thanksgiving yet, but I’m hoping that maybe this post can be encouraging to some of you before the hustle and bustle of the season sets in and you still have time…instead of when you’re in the throes of holiday chaos. […]

Because I’m a Sucker For a Good Matching Moment

Mommy + Me Outfits With Hanna Andersson

When I was a kid, more than just about anything in the world, I wanted to own a Daisy Kingdom dress. The floral/bunny patterns, pinafores, oversized collars and fluffy underskirts were all the rage in the early 90’s Baptist church we attended. Even “cooler” still was if you were able to match with your mom or a […]

Precious…But Not Too Precious

Precious...But Not Too Precious // via The Little Things We Do

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned as a mother is learning to let go. As someone who already has a plan A, B and C in mind at all times and constantly feels the need to be in control, learning to hold plans/things with a light hand has certainly been a refining process. Learning […]

FRIDAY FAVES: For Mamas + Littles

FRIDAY FAVES // via The Little Things We Do

Long ago and far away in the childless land of yesteryear, I would often do round-ups of my favorite things here on this blog. I think it was called “My Favorite Little Things” or “Little Things I’m Loving”…I can’t really recall now because: mom brain. Whatever the case, it’s been a good long while since […]