Rad Moccasins!

Santiago's RAD mocs are from Freshly Picked they have all the colors you dream of (including Santiago's favorite, silver). They are soft, stylish, keep little feet warm and they stay on! It's almost like they are magic moccasins.

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- I wish Freshly Picked made ana-sized mocs.

seriously. talk about world peace!

Advice to a new mother.

As one of the newest mommies on the block, I certainly don't claim to know everything about motherhood.... but I do know I love it!

I prepared extensively for labor and birth by reading books, taking a Bradley Method class, and learning everything I could about every possible medical intervention or emergency that could take place. It was the afterward part that I neglected to prepare for. And that was dumb. But I'm learning as I go.... and I would love to share some advice with you new and soon to be mommies!

1. Trust your instincts. You might not think you know what you're doing, but I promise you do. You may be nervous because you've never been a mom, but your child has never been an infant either-- you will figure it out together.

2. You need less than you think. Hold off buying anything but the essentials until a few weeks after your baby is born. You will be surprised at how little you really need to take care of a newborn.

3. Skip the "overnight" maxi pads and just get a pack of Depends. Post-partum bleeding can be really bad. (I wish someone had told me what to expect.)

4. Take lots of pictures and write down all of their milestones. I am sure your child will love to see them someday. (I'm thinking of having each year made into a book.)

5. Expect that it will hurt, expect that it will be hard, and expect that you can do it. You're a woman, after all. You were made for this!

6. Cherish those first few days. They are magic.

- this blog post was an email I wrote to my dear friend Amy. she welcomed her precious baby girl Eleanor on thursday feb. 17th

A day of love.

When I was little girl, Valentine's Day was my favorite holiday. I dreamed endlessly about what my Valentine would look like and what we would do to celebrate the lover's holiday together. I'd imagine him whisking me away to a romantic castle in France and live happily ever after. Now, I have my very own little Valentine, and it is Mr. Santiago. He smiles and my heart feels like it's going to burst with love and happiness. I am hopelessly in love with my little Valentine.

So, the castle in France didn't happen but I did have a romantic day with my little lover.

I helped Santiago autograph daddy's love card.

Opening Valentine's day love packages!

Valentine's day is not Valentine's day without Retro cupcakes. We celebrated the lover's holiday with cupid approved cupcakes.

chocolate treats & love cards given to our sweet Valentine's.

I hope your day was full of love, smooches and hugs!

Love biscuits.

Oh, Valentine's Day. So much love, chocolate, pretty flowers and love cards. To show a little love to my valentines, I baked some heart shaped biscuits to go along with our breakfast.

You can't really have Valentine's Day without heart shaped food, now can you? I hope someone gives you a heart shaped biscuit (or sugar cookie). You've earned it.

Happy Valentine's Day, dears.

baby mine. month seven

at seven months....

sporting FOUR new shiny teeth.

hates oatmeal & rice cereal.

also dislikes sleeping through the night.

wears cardigans (sigh).

smiles a lot.

splashes in the bath.

sits and plays all day.

loves his mama the best.

Oh, this boy. I love him so.

shhhhh, baby sleeping

I know this may be difficult but please refrain from kissing your computer screen when you see these sweet cheeks and tiny toes ;)

Off in 'dreamland'... dreaming of big breasts full of rich milk.

Good night friends.

chubba lubba flubba

there is one thing 'the girls' have never been, and that is impressive. but man they have done a number on Santiago's thighs, i tell you. it looks like those milk binges he goes on are doing him good!

so i was thinking, and i figured maybe you all could use a little afternoon snack.

enjoy! he's pretty tasty these days.

he is one cute tax deduction

what? a close up? what? with drool? don't ask twice

i'm giving 'the girls' a pat on the back... and maybe a new bra for their hard work.

*santiago's favorite teether here.