In the perfect world Cassidy would still be attending her Montessori school. However, with all of the uncertainty, I plan to keep her at home as long as possible. Cassidy is very much used to the Montessori way of instruction. She will be 4 in September, so this is a trial run of preschool. That…
Easy Playhouse Makeover -Little Tykes
It’s been a rough time for my little during this quarantine! Yeah, mom and dad have been home more, but she is so under stimulated. I decided if I couldn’t take her to the fun, I would bring the fun to her. She is still LOVING her room makeover that we did at the start of…
Grieving a Father I Didn’t Have
As a kid I had very few memories of my father. He wasn’t in my life and spent majority of my childhood in jail or prison. I would always collect trinkets of his and things that he had given me. I still use one of his mugs and I just recently passed down a wooden…
Tips to Developing a Night-Time Routine That Works
Let’s talk about night time routines! One thing I refused to lose was sleep when I became a mom. I am not a person who functions well on little sleep. Darrin and I made a decision from the very beginning to form a night time routine that would keep our bed to ourselves and our…
There is Always Room
Growing up I was told of a heroic story that led my family to the United States. I remember being so proud and so grateful that my Opi (great grandfather) stowed away on a ship destined to America in order to flee Nazi Germany. I remember the chills and elation that I had, visiting Ellis…
Cassidy’s Big Girl Room Refresh
With talks of expanding our family I started thinking about moving Cassidy’s bedroom and getting her into a twin sized bed. Like most little girls, Cassidy is obsessed with Elsa.
The Secret To Finding the Best Pediatrician for Your Newborn in 3 Easy Steps
One of the most common questions I see in Mommy Groups is “Who knows of a good doctor in ___ area”. And although I love the collaboration that comes from asking the question, the key to finding the best doctor is subjective. What works for you, may not work for someone else – & that is why I decided to share my approach.
The Guilt I Feel as a Healthcare Administrator During COVID-19
I graduated college during the emergence of Obama Care – where the healthcare system as we knew it was preparing for a massive overhaul. it was a dynamic time and it inspired my colleagues and I to be excited as we positioned ourselves to be the change we wanted to see in the world. I started…
Faith or Fear: Which One Do You Choose?
Every results-driven being has created a 5-year plan for themselves, whether it is used as a loose guideline, or in my case, a non-negotiable. My magic number was 25, and as I approached it, my anxiety built – I was nowhere close to reaching my goals. I hadn’t gotten married or started a family. I…
9/21/2016
a letter to my cheekie girl <3