It’s been two weeks since I went back to work, and I’ll admit—it’s gotten a little easier walking out that door in the morning.But that first day? Brutal. I knew it was going to be tough, but man, I wasn’t ready for how heavy that door would feel when it closed behind me. The whole…
No One Prepares You for the Firsts They warn you about sleepless nights.They warn you about dirty diapers.They don’t warn you about the first time you get baby poop on your elbow and just shrug because you’re too tired to care. Parenthood is basically one big series of “firsts,” and no matter how many books…
This summer, we got to go on a truly amazing adventure. At just 11 weeks old, Lyla went on her very first family vacation. It wasn’t without its challenges, but overall it was an incredible experience—one that we’ll never forget. Packing Chaos As first-time parents, the idea of a four-hour car ride with a newborn…
I would be lying if I said I didn’t miss the days of being able to run out the door at a moment’s notice. Remember that? What’s that? Need to run to the store real quick? Alright, wallet, keys, maybe a drink, gone. It was a beautiful, fleeting era of freedom and spontaneity. Now? Now…
These are words I’ve been dreading: “Daddy has to go to work.” With Mika already working remotely, I’ve been slowly accepting the reality that my full days at home with our baby girl are about to shrink into just a few precious hours. I knew this day would come, but I’ve been pushing it to…
Midnight in the Trenches of Parenthood Picture this: it’s midnight.You went to bed exhausted, clinging to the dream of a full night’s sleep. Then—jolt. A sharp, piercing cry slices through the darkness. You roll over and see it—two tiny feet sticking straight up from the bassinet beside the bed. You rub your eyes, drag yourself…
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