Selfless Ambition

Ryann started daycare on January 2 nd . Having her stay at home with my mom for a couple weeks after I went back to work really helped soften the separation anxiety blow for me. It helped me get used to being away from her for 8-10 hours a day. I had a peace knowing she was getting lots of love and care from Grandma.  She started  daycare  on a Thursday so I decided to take that day and the following day off. She did half days both days. A friend suggested I ease into it that way to get bo… Read more

My word of the year is RELAX. I already knew I was a bit neurotic, controlling, and always worried about everything. Having a baby has magnified that. I'm worried sometimes to the point of exhaustion.  It sucks the life out of you when you try to be in control, yet you are COMPLETELY out of control. My worry often translates to nagging my hubby. While getting ready to take baby girl to the pedi last week, hubby sat her car seat on the kitchen counter...and I nearly had a heart at… Read more

Faith I am exhausted emotionally and physically. On a scale of 1-10 (1 being horrible and 10 being the most patient person ever), I would rate myself a big fat zero in the patience department. Impatient with my husband, impatient with myself, impatient with work...just plain impatient.  So let's just cut to the chase...I am spiritually depleted. It's crazy and, frankly, disappointing that I have to get to a place of sheer exhaustion and annoyance before I realize the reason wh… Read more

This month has been bittersweet for me. Bitter because I went back to work on December 9th and sweet because my baby girl turned 3 months on December 17th. The transition back to work wasn't as hard as I thought it would be - mostly because she has been with my mom for the past 2 weeks. There was definitely no shortage of Grandma lovin' - my mom took great care of her. She'll do half days on January 2nd and 3rd and will officially start daycare full-time on the 6th. Still… Read more

Crib  //  Faux Sheepskin Rug  //  3-Piece Crib Set  //  It's a Girl Print Sunburst Mirror  //  Dresser-Changing Table  // Bookshelf //  Flower Pendant Light Feather Print  //  LOVE Print Sweet Beautiful Girl Print // R is for Ryann Print Changing Pad Cover Glider & Ottoman {Gift from parents} //  Pillow  // Table { similar } //  Vase, Flowers & Lamp Maternity Photo by Team Howard Photography // Frame Before I Knew You Prints  // Frames  // Ruffle Curtains I've been meaning to post pictures of… Read more

The weeks leading up to Ryann's birth were pretty hectic. Work was hectic, home was hectic (I was in major nesting mode at that point)...life just felt hectic. So other than being super excited to finally meet my baby girl, I was really looking forward to unplugging from work and just being home. Since I graduated from college 8 years ago and started my career, I have never had more than a couple weeks off at a time from work. So 3 whole months off seemed like a dream.  Fast forw… Read more

OK seriously...why is time going so fast?! I can't believe it's already been 2+ months since my baby girl has been here. She's grown so much. I'm enjoying all of the new little milestones. She turned two months (8 weeks) on Sunday, November 17th and we had her 2 month check-up and vaccinations this past Tuesday. I'd heard from plenty of moms that the first round of shots were tough so I was obviously not looking forward to them. By the time the wellness check was … Read more