How We Manage Newborn Sleep DeprivationThe sleep deprivation can lead to desperation that is REAL. Newborns don't know night from day and unless you have a unicorn baby- for...
You are not Old, You are 30-SomethingRemember that show 30 something? It was a tv drama, that I was much too young to be watching, that was sometimes on in the background...
Resharing ;) My Birth StoryRecently, I was interviewed about my birth story on a podcast that I love called The Birth Hour. You can listen to the episode here....
3 Tips to get your Toddler to Eat Veggies!I’m always trying to eat veggies, I’m ALWAYS trying to get Fitz to eat veggies. As a couple who talked pre-kids about how we would never...
Finally- The Weekend!I am in the midst of job hunting so that means a lot of networking and interviews. Yesterday was a very long day and I came home late...
Making Monday the WeekendI just had an epiphany. Instead of waiting for the end of the week I have decided that Fitz and I will enjoy a Monday adventure to start...
Practicing Presence in ParenthoodThis weekend my goal is to be present. I love taking thousands of pics of Marcos and Fitz (obv) but I am going to resist that urge and...
Travel with a ToddlerFitz has been on five flights in about seven weeks. We have picked up a few tips about traveling with a toddler. These are general things...
I’m So Tired!The hardest part about being a new mom is the lack of sleep. For months people constantly asked us “How is his sleep?” and the answer was...
Friends with KidsIt was funny to come across this post below from 2014 about friends with kids. A friend recently said to me, “You were so not...
Mom GuiltIn my opinion the Mom guilt magnifies by 25% as a stay at home mom. When I was working full time I didn’t feel that guilty. I loved my...
Staying Home with FitzI will be staying at home with Fitz for the first couple of months as our family transitions to Berkeley. Here are a few thoughts on the...
Baby Woke MamaHey everyone! This is the last week for Alcott and High. We changed the name to Baby Woke Mama and our website address is now...
Have a Loved WeekendHonestly its hard to write as if things are normal. I told Marcos last night that my fear is that gun violence is feeling more normal, to...
Fitz’s First Birthday: Part 3The first birthday party was a success! Read Part 1 and Part 2. We have been cleaning up in phases and are still finding crayons under...
Fitz’s First Birthday: Part 2By Shannon I was sluggish about planning a party for Fitz’s first birthday. Read why here. I think it all felt too huge. I kind of just...
Fitz’s First Birthday: Part OneBy Shannon I’m in a discombobulated state when it comes to Fitz’s first birthday. On one hand its this major milestone and cause for...
Gift Ideas for BabiesLet’s face it, babies will enjoy the Amazon Prime boxes the gifts arrive in and then eat eat the wrapping paper after opening their...
Our First Christmas Tree with Fitz.Last week Marcos made mulled wine and homemade pizza. We turned on cheesy Christmas music and unwound strings of white lights. I forced...
Some new thingsWell, we are in baby land over here, hence the long absence. We are learning a lot and want to share our adventures in new parenthood and...