22 Saturday Sep 2018
Posted in Life's Loves, Uncategorized
I return from my hiatus for a VERY important post! It’s fall y’all!!! And that means one thing in this house—it’s halloween season!! It’s my very favorite holiday. So, today I’m rounding up goodies we’ve scored to celebrate this glorious season!
How to Make Friends with a Ghost
What goodies have you all snagged for the upcoming holiday?? I cannot wait!!
Hope you’re having a great first weekend of fall!
Erin
10 Tuesday Apr 2018
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blog, changes, fun, learning, Life, lifestyle, Milestone Baby, milestones, Standing, ten months
Ten months is here! Well like two weeks ago, but who’s counting?! Hey. I am ahead on birthday stuff. Does that count?
With two kids now fully on the move we now feel like we have two toddlers under two on the move and not just two under two in the house generally speaking. Trust me when I say those are two very different things.
Claire has herself a sassy, but sweet personality. She loves to lay her head down on anything soft and/or your shoulder if you pick her up. You’ll just look over and she’ll be laying down on the ground with her head on a pillow.
She can completely stand on her own and has taken a step here or there, but not walking quite yet–any day now! When she crawls she has what we call a Lurch leg. One leg pops up funny, but it helps her go really fast. And when she gets excited her feet start swirling and she sucks in air. It’s actually kinda scary if you don’t know what she’s doing and you hear it out of nowhere.
She loves the bath, finger foods, and whatever Eleanor is doing.
She sleeps from 7-when we wake her up in the morning which is usually around 6:30, she will sleep a little later on the weekends. She is down to one nap from about 12-3. We aren’t sure if this is because that’s what E does and so we’ve helped her be on that schedule or if she’s just a one nap kinda gal. E was taking two naps for a long time, but Claire just hasn’t been into it. One nap suits her fine. (we’re just happy she’s sleeping at all–if you take a look back you’ll remember this chick wasn’t really into sleep until about 6 months.)
She eats solids 5-6 times a day plus her almost 40 ounces of bottles.
Just like her sister, she’s also a champ in the car. In her ten months we’ve traveled to Kansas City, Chicago, Memphis, Goshen, and a few other places and she just goes with the flow. Sleeps after she eats and plays for a bit. Sleeps in her Dockatot wherever we go and sleeps all night, even if she took two 3 hour naps in the car.
AND JUST LOOK AT THOSE TEETH!! She’s got two more coming in on top and I think she’s in some pain–she’s having some trouble settling at night. Hopefully they fully pop through soon!! Those first ones are a bear!!
We love you C!
And…here is E at Ten Months!
06 Wednesday Dec 2017
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blog, Columbus, deals, experience, fun, gift, Goldfish, health, holiday, inspiration, learning, Life, lifestyle, swim, swim lessons, swimming
Oh my goodness–how has it already been another four weeks of lessons at Goldfish?! I am telling you, time is flying!! Everytime I post an update, I look back at all of the old updates and I am just in awe of how much our little one has changed and grown over these last few months.
First lesson
Lessons at Goldfish Swim School {2}!
Lessons at Goldfish Swim School {3}!
Lessons at Goldfish Swim School {4}!
Lessons at Goldfish Swim School {5}!
That first lesson was absolutely terrifying. I really thought I was going to die of embarrassment. And now I see other littles at their first lesson and I salute to that mama in solidarity. Most kids are just fine at their first lesson–I think it depends on a lot of factors; time of day, temperament of your kiddo, your uncomfortableness at being in a swimsuit in December, etc…
But truly, from screaming and only consoled by the demonstration baby to waving her little ribbon at me and saying “MAMA CHEEEEEEEESE!!!” because she wanted me to take her picture is probably one of my favorite milestones for her. She was so proud and my heart just shattered into a million pieces.
Over the last two years, my favorite thing to do is get out and explore and do things with my kiddos. I love seeing them experience new things, meeting people, getting out there and seeing what this world has in store for them. This year for the holidays, I am hoping to snag up a few deals to get out and do this year.
This year, Goldfish is offering the gift of experience for a serious deal. For only $205, you get everything listed below:
$193 Family Credit at Goldfish Swim School
2 Family Swim Passes at Goldfish Swim School
Bundlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes
2 Kids Meals from Texas Roadhouse – Polaris
2 Child Admission Passes to ZipZone Outdoor Adventures Kids Park
1 Large One-Topping Pizza from Jets Pizza
1 Jar of Pure Peanut Butter from Crazy Richard’s
1 Preview Class at Gymboree Play & Music
1Half Dozen Donuts from Duck Donuts
1- 5 oz cup from Menchie’s
2- 30 Minute Passes to Sky Zone
1 Child’s Nail Polish from Sweet & Sassy
1 Philly Sandwich from Charleys Philly Steaks
2 Ice Skate Rentals from The Chiller
1 Kids Meal from Matt The Miller’s Tavern
1 $50 Gift Certificate from Aaron Taylor Photography
3- Two Hour Play Passes to Recreations Outlet
2 Adult Admission Tickets to the Arnold SportsWorld Expo for Kids & Teens
1 Class at Barre3 in Powell
1 Attraction Pass to Magic Mountain Fun Center
The basket is sold for $205 and the value is well over $500, and it can be purchased at Goldfish Swim School in Dublin or Westerville.
What are some things you have given your kiddos that are more experience based vs. material gifts? Any deals you know of in Columbus? Like I said, we love to get out of the house!
Hope you are all having a great week!! Stay tuned for a SIX MONTH Claire update happening soon!!
Erin
*This post was sponsored by Goldfish, but all opinions, as always, are my own!
15 Friday Sep 2017
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advice, baby, blog, blogging, changes, design, fun, inspiration, learning, Life, lifestyle, School, summer, sun, two under two, work
I cannot believe it has been since Before Claire that I did a life update. And then we had her and our lives turned upside down! So, here goes a very long post!
We were VERY fortunate to have so many family members come and stay right after we had Claire. It may have seemed like I was conquering all, but there was actually almost always a posse in the background and another set of troops back at the house cooking and cleaning. Our tribe is amazing.
We hit up almost every park in Columbus this summer, complete with picnics and trying to climb up every slide. I was so glad I had this soothe shirt so that I had both hands free to play with E while still snuggling the babe!
This girl and her fanciness crack me up.
Getting out of the house was seriously one of the only ways we stayed sane in those first months. E was entertained and we were able to eat hot food. Win-win!
We checked off several summer bucket list items this summer at Columbus Commons!
Those snuggles make it all worth it I tell you!
We have created a little laundry ritual that really only happens once every month (thank goodness we have two girls and have a ton of friends with girls–we have no shortage of clothes around here). We pull their carts out during nap time and fold–then you can just roll it back in when they wake up!
Eleanor turned 18 months and I shared some of our 12-18 Month Essentials!
Like I said, getting out was a must, so we ventured out to check out the bunny splash pad in Dublin!
I wrote a post about Establishing a Nighttime Routine!
If you live in Columbus. Get a zoo pass. We did the guest plus so that we could go on a playdate at the zoo! We would take the mama on the pass with us and the kiddos under two get in free!! Such a deal.
This girl loves everything about holiday food. Fourth of July munchies are no exception.
Baseball love runs deep in our family. We had to make it out to a Clippers game!
I shared this car in my 12-18 Month Essentials post, but it also would have been good to add to The Perfect Baby Shower Gift post because oh my gosh this car has been an obsession from the minute she got it. She will use it for years.
Rib and Jazz fest in matching wellies!
Hilliard Station Splash pad is amazing!! I wrote a whole post right before I had C here.
We also made it out on the lake. Everyone was happy once the lifevests were on and we were moving. It was really headed south for a minute there.
I partnered up with LÍLLÉbaby to share some tips on life with two under two!
Matt and I were able to sneak in a date night and it was SO very much needed. When we are feeling pulled in a million directions, making time for us and for our relationship has to be a priority. For your chance to enter to win a $100 gift card to Jord Watches all you have to do is fill out the form here!
Claire turned One Month, Two Months, and Three Months and we shared a little bit about how we got her feeling a little better after month two!
We shared A Goldfish Swim School update and a fun event happening for free here in Columbus! Be sure to check it out!
AND PHEW! That’s it for us. With work, two kids, and a never ending to-do list, life has been a whirlwind, but we wouldn’t trade it for the world!
What have you guys been up to?? I feel like I am missing everything! Fill me in!
Have a great weekend!
Erin
18 Tuesday Jul 2017
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blog, childhood, fear, fun, Goldfish Swim School, health, inspiration, learning, lessons, Life, lifestyle, summer, swimming
Good afternoon!! Hope your weeks are off to a great start!! Today I am so excited to update you all on E’s progress at Goldfish Swim School! Lessons have been a little spotty with the arrival of Claire and adjusting to life with two under two, but the second we walk into Goldfish, E’s eyes light up and she picks up right where she left off! Swim lessons have truly become a way for E and daddy to bond while I hang out behind the glass with Claire. They practice kicking and pulling to get ready for lessons–so sweet.
Her newest skills:
can kick her feet and pull her arms when asked
can climb out of the pool with a little nudge
go under water without freaking out
swims to instructor and back (HUGE)
not losing her mind when she spots me behind the glass or when I come in and watch her the last five minutes (also huge)
Activities she loves:
going after the balls with the floaty barbell and putting them in the bucket
highfiving on the way into lessons
people watching
getting on the floaty duck and immediately jabbing her fist into the eye
getting in the canoe (THE BEST)
Still working on:
floating on her back
To take a look back at how far she’s come:
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SO little in that first lesson!! I love seeing how far she’s come, scared and only consoled by a baby doll to giggling and loving her time in the water! Thank you so much, Goldfish for helping her overcome so many fears!!
Has your little overcome any fears this summer? Such a special thing to watch them blossom and practice with their new confidence!
To find a location near you, head here!
Have a great day!
Erin
*This post was written in partnership with Goldfish Swim School, but all opinions, as always, are my own!
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