When we moved to Vermont ten years ago, I embraced the area and really got into hiking. Ever since, it’s been one of my goals to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Hiking and getting outdoors in nature is a passion of mine that we’ve shared as a family. So, when we received a copy of the … [Read more…]
While cleaning hasn’t always been my favorite chore, it’s become even more of a burden since having kids. Between picking up clothes, toys and finding food in weird places, all of the fine details of cleaning the house tend to fall by the wayside. While we do recognize the importance of taking the time to … [Read more…]
Having come ten days early, we were caught by surprise by Edith’s birth. After a nice afternoon walk around the Ethan Allen Homestead in Burlington, VT, Edith started the final part of her journey to join us. Not so much with Alder. They say that if your first child came early then your second probably … [Read more…]
I’ve been meaning to finish this post for about two weeks now. But with all of the changes going on in our lives lately, it got away form me. A couple of weeks ago, Lindsay had the opportunity to work with Ergobaby at Babyfest Northwest. Which meant it was time for Daddy Daughter day! With … [Read more…]
The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin Now that we’re getting closer and closer to baby number two’s due date, I’m starting to think it’s time that I refresh myself on what exactly I can expect and how I can best prepare myself for their arrival. Of the different expectant father books that I’ve read, there’s … [Read more…]
This post is sponsored by P&G. Save on NEW Gain Flings and Tide Pods at Target. Text CLEAN to Target (827438) for mobile coupons*. When it comes to trying to keep house while managing a busy work life and spending time with an energetic little girl, sometimes it’s the little things that count. Chores around … [Read more…]
This year, June 16 marked my first Father’s Day as a father. Just a few weeks before Edith’s birthday, the previous 11 months have flown by and have been exciting, rewarding and at times overwhelming. Despite having agreed not to do anything too wild for each other’s respective parents days, Lindsay went all out and … [Read more…]
We started Saturday off with a morning run to get the blood pumping and some physical activity in before we really started our day. Lindsay and I have both been making an effort to get back to our more active selves and are working to encourage each other to stay active. So, we woke up … [Read more…]
There were plenty of great groups and resources for Lindsay as a mom and her and Edith as a mother-daughter pair back in Vermont. Between the bi-weekly moms meet up group at the yoga studio, post partum yoga, and other mom’s groups there was plenty of avenues for her to get together with other moms … [Read more…]
As new parents, there are so many exciting new changes and developments happening so quickly if you blink too long you might miss one. Most of these changes are exciting and reason to celebrate (even if you do get weird looks from your friends or co-workers for celebrating your baby’s first laugh or the first … [Read more…]
