Rob and I are excited to finally let you in on a growing little secret: Dessa is going to be a big sister! The baby is due October 7 and we are completely overjoyed. It has been incredibly difficult to keep the news a secret from our friends, family, and all of you and we … [Read more...]
Why our Toddler Doesn’t Really Need Toys for Christmas
Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is coming up, but there's one major holiday that's already on everyone's mind: Christmas! For those with children, that usually means toys and lots of them. As we prepare for the gift-giving season, Maria and I are doing our best to keep Dessa's … [Read more...]
1920’s Master Bedroom and Nursery Update
I am so excited to welcome you back into our home for the third installment of our house update. This week's update is all about the bedrooms - our master bedroom and Dessa's nursery. You may recall that both of the downstairs bedrooms in our house had three doors - a standard … [Read more...]
No Nanny, No Problem: Juggling a Career Change, Childcare & Our Budget
Those of you who read Maria's teaching blog may already know this, but we've had a major change in our lives recently: Maria decided to leave the classroom this school year to focus her energy on blogging and spending more time with Dessa. Obviously, this is a huge deal, but … [Read more...]
Dessa’s Gray and White Nursery Tour
It's funny how we've only been living in our new house for five months, but I already feel nostalgic about the home we had rented for two years. It was the first place we lived that truly felt special to us and it was the first home Dessa had ever known. Looking back at photos of … [Read more...]
How I Shop for Safe, Baby-Friendly Household Essentials
Since becoming a Mommy, I've become particularly mindful of the chemicals I bring into our home. I want the house to be clean and clutter-free (now more than ever), but I've also become much more aware of what exactly is in everyday household products. When it was my own health … [Read more...]
Dessa at Nine Months Old
All my life, people have told me that children grow up so fast. And I always nodded my head and agreed. But now that I have a child of my own, the complete truth of that statement is really starting to hit home. You really do blink and they're bigger. These past few months, Dessa … [Read more...]
How to Take Better Photos of your Baby
It's no secret that I love taking photos of Dessa. Photography has become a hobby of mine and there is no greater muse than my sweet little sidekick. Dessa may not understand what the camera does, but she learned pretty quickly that mommy loves it when she smiles at the camera. … [Read more...]
How We All Sleep Through the Night in the Gavin Household
When Rob and I were expecting our little bundle of joy, we tried not to set our expectations too high. It's pretty much impossible to fully anticipate how your life will change once a baby joins the family, but as expectant parents, you can't help but try. As we planned and … [Read more...]
