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Back to Work, The road so far…

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…

Oct 6, 2025

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No one prepares you for the firsts

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…

Sep 12, 2025

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Lyla’s First Vacation!

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…

Aug 25, 2025

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“Did you remember to grab…”

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…

Aug 21, 2025

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“Daddy’s gotta go to work…”

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…

Aug 18, 2025

Dad Talk

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Burps, Bottles, and Midnight Meltdowns

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…

Aug 11, 2025

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Since her birthday—and I mean the literal day of her birth—it’s been a challenge. Not just the sleep-deprived, bottle-washing, diaper-changing kind of challenge, but a deeper, more personal one: holding…

Aug 4, 2025

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The Newborn Trenches

Mika and I have had Lyla home for 8 weeks now—and what a whirlwind it’s been. The days are long, the nights are longer, but somehow we’re making it through.…

Jul 28, 2025

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The Wait was Worth it

The house is how we want it.The baby clothes have been washed, sorted, and tucked neatly into drawers.The crib stands ready, carefully assembled and decorated with love.The nursery? Scrubbed from…

Jul 22, 2025

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From Dust to Diapers: Getting Our Home Baby-Ready

Welcoming a baby into the world is a whirlwind of emotions, decisions, and preparations—and for us, it all started with turning a 100-year-old house into a home ready for a…

Jul 15, 2025

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Back to Work, The road so far…

No one prepares you for the firsts

Lyla’s First Vacation!

“Did you remember to grab…”

“Daddy’s gotta go to work…”

Burps, Bottles, and Midnight Meltdowns

Don’t Get Lost

The Newborn Trenches

The Wait was Worth it

From Dust to Diapers: Getting Our Home Baby-Ready

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