Dear Sloan, I've been listening to the playlist your dad made for you before you were born. The first time I heard it, I cried. And now, four years later, it still makes me weep. It's what I played each night while I put you to bed. I'd turn on the purple mood lights your dad ...read more
I remember last year feeling so lost at the idea of how to plan a birthday party for my then-three-year-old. I knew Sloan would be overwhelmed by the idea of having 20 kids (and their parents) gathered around to celebrate her, but we pushed forward regardless. Since all of the ...read more
Buying things for kids they won't tire of immediately, break, or grow out of is quite the challenge—which is why its worth pausing to reflect on the successes. Here are the best purchases I made for Sloan in 2018: "Big girl" bed: Sloan was one of those kids that took her sweet ...read more
Back by popular demand... Here are some of my favorite things Sloan said this week (read Part 1 here!). "I'm going for a quick walk. I'll be back in 20 hours." (While lying next to me in bed) "Let’s do spooning!" (Re: Luna) “She’s very very soft. She has feathers.” - Sloan“No, ...read more
It's been a year since I wrote about the 10 best items I've purchased for Sloan. Here are the purchases we're loving now that she's a (messy, opinionated, bright, resourceful) three-year-old! Star projector. Remember the glow-in-the-dark stickers we all had as kids? This star ...read more
A couple of months back, we decided to take a family trip to celebrate my dad's 70th birthday. Initially we'd envisioned someplace in Europe—a coastal spot in Italy or perhaps the French countryside. But since we waited until the last minute to plan, everything was either ...read more
One of my favorite things about Sloan's current age (she'll be 3 1/2 next month) is that she's this miniature (albeit slightly unpredictable) human. She's sharp and observant, sweet and sensitive, and makes us laugh on an hourly basis with the things that come out of her mouth. ...read more
When people ask me about parenting a three-year-old, I often comment on how it's full of extremes: the highs are so very high, but the lows are... well, low. Sloan has become this miniature human with whom I love to hang out—I'm no longer merely watching her the way I did when ...read more
We threw Sloan's birthday party this past weekend, but since she turns three today, I thought I'd share a few pictures from Saturday. The last two years we had very intimate gatherings at home with just a few people, but since Sloan now has a seriously impressive group of ...read more
Dear Sloan, Happy 3rd birthday! You've been counting down to "Feb-u-rarey six" for months now. I've been less enthusiastic. Mainly because I don't want this age to end. You're such a sweet and loving girl. So much so, that you have a variety of different kisses you dole out ...read more
There have been plenty of moments in Sloan's life that have been emotional to witness as her parent. Some of them have been rather predictable—the first time she smiled (at 5 a.m. after a long, sleepless night), her first wobbly steps, and when we dropped her off at pre-school. ...read more
It's hard to believe that it's been almost exactly a month since Sloan started preschool, but I guess it's official now! For the past month, she's been attending school five days a week for full days—and, to my enormous relief, loving it. In the months leading up to it, I was a ...read more
When I saw this bracelet in a children's store in Paris, I bought it immediately. It was a bit of an impulse purchase at the register, but I thought it was so sweet and loved the idea that the inscribed "Amour" would remind me of G and my trip. Since it's adjustable, I hoped it ...read more
On a scale of 1 to Crazy, this week was off the charts. Where other weeks I'm dialed in behind a laptop and camera lens, this one entailed multiple out-of-office meetings, events, and parties, (the cutest of which was a non-work fiesta for Sloan with all of her park friends). I ...read more
And just like that, Sloan is 2. This past year she transformed from a timid baby into an inquisitive, bright, silly little girl. She brings so much joy into our lives, and with it a new perspective—one that makes me feel more present and connected in everything I do. We spent ...read more
It's almost impossible to believe it, but Sloan is turning two years old on Monday. This time next week, I'll be the mother of a toddler. It's been the greatest joy of my life to watch her grow and bloom into a young person with her own distinct personality. This weekend, we'll ...read more
I'm an introvert and have previously shared some insights into how I approach a variety of situations, both professionally and personally. While having an inward focus isn't negative, it's the one aspect of my personality that I've struggled with accepting as a positive. I tend ...read more
I hate how cliché this sounds, but I truly can't believe I have a one-and-a-half year old. One of my friends just recently gave birth and I couldn't even remember that Sloan had been that small (and he was four pounds more than she'd been). Here are some of my favorite moments ...read more
Like most parents can attest, there are so many incredible moments you experience with a young child, that listing them would become redundant. Their first smile, step, and words are all memorable milestones, but the one moment that stands out for me was the first time Sloan and ...read more
There was a big shift that happened when Sloan turned one in which my baby turned into a little girl. Sure, she still flails around and most of what she says is gibberish, but she's just different. Here's a glimpse at what she's up to at fourteen months old. Most heartwarming ...read more
They say a child is a reflection of their parents, developing a personality and habits through a combination of nature and nurture. While Sloan is not a carbon copy of either one of us, over the past year, distinctive traits have begun to emerge that G and I both share, which ...read more
We just celebrated the huge milestone of Sloan's first birthday, which I'm basically still in denial about. Here are the hallmarks of her developing little personality at twelve months old. Silliest thing she does: I’m pretty sure this has to do with teething (she already has ...read more
Similar to my monthly pregnancy series, I've decided to start documenting what's new with Sloan on a monthly basis. She's changing so rapidly that I want to remember these little details forever. Motherhood Update: Sloan at 11 months oldSaying: I love you (albeit in a very ...read more
Since I've shared some of the other bigger moments in my life on the blog, I'd love to tell you about Sloan's birth story. On February 4th, four days before my due date, I woke up feeling a little different. My regular cramps and aches were certainly still present, but I had a ...read more
