Lily turned three back in March, and just before her birthday she officially “graduated” from both Early Intervention and her private speech therapy. We are so incredibly proud of her, and these days she is talking up an absolute storm.Besides the nonstop “whys” and questions as she tries to figure out how the world works, she has also developed some very strong opinions, a surprising amount of sass, and a way of phrasing things that makes Mark and me laugh on a daily basis.Three is such a funny age because she is constantly listening, absorbing, and then repeating things back in ways we absolutely do not expect. Her vocabulary seems to grow every day, and with it, so does the running commentary.Here are a few of my favorites lately:——-Me: “Lily, let’s finish coloring ...
Moving to Charlotte, North Carolina!
The cat is out of the bag — we are moving to Charlotte, North Carolina! As we speak, I am on a plane with the kids and Mark is driving our car down to the new house we have bought in Charlotte, North Carolina. In almost any other city it would be called the suburbs, but our address is actually still within the city proper: Charlotte, North Carolina.It feels a little surreal to finally type that sentence. We did not make this decision lightly, and the “why Charlotte?” question is one we have heard from family, friends, and strangers alike. There were spreadsheets, countless conversations, house hunting trips, school research, and a lot of back and forth before we decided this was the right move for our family. I will dig much deeper into the why in another post, but for now, a few of ...
Is Great Wolf Lodge Fun for Toddlers? Poconos Review
Yes — Great Wolf Lodge Poconos is a great destination for families with toddlers. The indoor waterpark includes toddler splash areas like Cub Paw Pool, family‑friendly suites, included activities, and dining all in one location. For families with children ages 1–3, it works especially well as a short, easy resort getaway. Great Wolf Lodge has splash zones and gentle activities for little toddlers, plus high-speed plunges and chill zones for teenagers and adult thrill-seekers.You may have seen on Instagram that we recently spent two days at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos, and I went in with one big question: Is this actually fun for toddlers?The week we went, Lily was 2.5 and Henry had just turned one — 34 months and 13 months to be exact. That means we were firmly in the stage ...
Earth Day Eco Swaps: The No-Guilt Guide to Changes You’ll Actually Keep
Today I dropped off Lily to her Montessori this morning and she skipped her way in nearly dropping her blooming perennial. She picked it out at Home Depot over the weekend and you better believe it was her favorite color, purple, for her school's Earth Day celebration. And this got me thinking. In 2023 I wrote a post on Sustainable Shopping for Earth Day but this year I want to take it in a different direction,. Earth Day usually comes with a side helping of "eco-anxiety." We see images of pristine zero-waste pantries and feel like if we aren't composting in a high-rise or weaving our own clothes from hemp, we’re failing.But here’s the truth: Sustainability isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being consistent.This year, let’s ditch the guilt and the expensive "green" ...
