While Nick and I are spending time with our Peanut, I would like to introduce you to a few of my lovely blog friends. Tara and I first met through EAD Living where we both contribute stories about married life, cooking, and nesting. Tara is quite talented both in the kitchen and behind the camera. I admire her simplistic and... Read more
While Nick and I are spending time with our Peanut, I would like to introduce you to a few of my lovely blog friends. I first “met” Kate when she recapped her Anthropolgie-inspired wedding for EAD. And now I’m hooked on her blog, Elefantitas Alegres. Her life is full of adventures — both of the international and at home variety... Read more
Samuel Woodford was welcomed into this world with much love on Sunday, September 25th at 10:47pm. At 6 lbs 11 oz and 19.5 inches, he is our perfect little Peanut. Nick and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be the parents of this sweet little boy. Many more details and plenty of photos to come! (Also, stay tuned for special... Read more
Today is the first day of fall — my favorite time of year. And the forecast? Mostly cloudy, scattered thunderstorms, 68 degrees, and a chance of Peanut. Though by this point, I’d say there’s only about a 5% chance of Peanut. This week has been an emotional one. Anticipation. Frustration. Boredom. Concern. Peace. I’ve experienced it all. There have been... Read more
Our suitcase has been packed for two weeks. Our house is (mostly) spotless. The newborn napper is set up beside our bed. The freezer is stocked. Our cars are clean, and the car seat base is in place. And now we wait. Wonder what we’ve been doing to pass the time? We go to the movies. Nick’s choice: Contagion. My... Read more
Google “how to induce labor,” and you’ll arrive at a long list of suggested techniques. Some are simple (take long walks, eat spicy food, have sex). Others are a little bizarre (take a spoonful of castor oil). But none are proven to actually work. There’s no harm in trying, though, right? Especially when you’re four days past your due date.... Read more
HER PERSPECTIVES Best Moment: Coming home to an absolutely spotless house on Tuesday. We hired professional cleaners (Sunshine Cleaning for the local folks), and it was one of our best decisions in recent memory. Of course, now we’re tiptoeing around trying not to disturb things before Peanut’s arrival! Symptoms: Occasional cramping and minimal discomfort. But, honestly, I feel better this... Read more
Soup is, in my opinion, the most comforting of meals. So now that the weather has turned cool, and we have little to do but wait for Peanut to arrive, I can think of nothing but big bowls of steamy, savory soups. My mother and grandmother and aunt make fantastic chicken corn soups. If they lived closer, I would request... Read more
Not knowing Peanut’s gender has presented some challenges. Did you know that most crib bedding, car seats, and even diaper pails have either masculine or feminine undertones? Not to mention onesies, washcloths, and socks. But perhaps the biggest challenge of all was that we had to choose not one, but two, baby names. It’s a big responsibility to name a... Read more
Allow me to introduce you to the photography of Laura Clippinger from Daydreamer Portraits. We hired her to do Peanut’s newborn session and figured we’d throw in a maternity session, too. Between her and our friend, Phil, we have some great shots to remember this moment in time. And as excited as I am for Peanut to arrive, I think... Read more