Dear Emerson, With Love

Selecting a car seat can be daunting. There are so many options on the market, you have to decide if you want an infant car seat, a convertible car seat, how big or how small, what colors, what bells and whistles are essential, what strollers it's compatible with, and most importantly if it is safe or not! I can safely say I’ve spent over 60 hours researching various car seats at every stage. So while I am no expert, I thought I’d share some of my research and insight, highli

Now that our little Emerson is on the go and officially crawling playtime has become a whole new ball game. She is constantly moving, reaching, crawling and rolling all over the place. She wants to get her hands on all her toys and is so eager to stand and be more independent. I’ve had a few heart attacks when she takes a nose or head dive onto the hardwood floor on hard carpet. She is so determined to get where she wants to go but she doesn’t realize she isn’t quite strong

You develop a sixth sense when you become a mother, something that puts you in tune with your babies’ rhythm and their needs. This new sense puts all your other senses in hyper drive 24/7. Your ears pickup every sound from the slightest whimper to the soft ripples of breath. Your eyes are always scanning the room looking for potential hazards and obstacles. And you will constantly wake up out of a dead sleep to lean over and feel the rise and fall of your baby’s chest to make