The Joy of Bainbridge Island

 

 

 

 

 

The Joy of Sunflowers

Upon returning from our trip, a cheery surprise greeted us on the kitchen counter...

~Thank You Husband~

 

The Joy of a Hot Day

While visiting New York I remembered why I don't like summers there.  The heat and humidity were deafening, especially for someone whose favorite season is winter.  I probably put my baby down and taught him to entertain himself more just because it was so sticky. My parents do not have AC in the house. However, they do have a pool but I was really hesitant to put my 10 week old into a chlorinated pool so we mad a make shift infant pool...

Materials:
Baby Tub
Towel
Small Boogie Board

He enjoyed it most of the time :)

The Joy of Infant Travel

Travelling with an infant can be quite overwhelming the first few times. The first time we spent the night away from our home what I missed most was my Boppy! Before you leave the house for a day trip or an overnight trip try to think of what makes you most comfortable in your day with nursing, entertaining, resting, etc. and don't forget it!

Our second trip required a plane ride. Flying solo with an infant... boy was I nervous! I felt pretty good until the moment my husband stepped away from us in the security line. At that moment I wanted to burst out crying but then I remembered that I'm a mom now and have to keep it together.

Some planes don't have changing tables, so be prepared to get inventive.  It was suggested to us to take the airplane blanket and put it over the toilet seat cover and do it there. Yuck. But we managed.

Things I forgot to bring on my trip that I wish I hadn't:
1. Sunblock (wish I had researched and bought some natural sunblock prior to trip).
2. Almond Glow Oil  (I really like this stuff and missed it)

Of course these things could have been purchased while visiting home (where I grew up), however, I didn't bother with stores and instead spent all my time soaking up the people I miss when I'm back home (where I live now).

~What tips do you have for travelling with an infant?~

The Joy of a Newbie Mom Gift

I never knew what would be a good gift for someone who just had a baby until I had one myself. For those of us who are typically late, unprepared, and a little unorganized, cooking meals ahead of time for when the baby comes is way too daunting of a thought, so my suggestion... FOOD. But then not everyone has the time to cook something for a friend, especially those of us who are late, unprepared, and a little unorganized.  So my suggestion...

Found at www.ediblearrangements.com



Edible fruit arrangements can be easily sent. Chocolate covered strawberries are the best snack for the nursing recovering mom!

Found at www.ediblearrangements.com

~What were some of your most helpful gifts as a newbie mom?~

 

The Joy of Thoughtfulness

Brought home by my husband

Taken from our friends' yard while helping them move

The Joy of the Perfect Bite

My sister and I often talk about the perfect bite.  We got it from a Barbara Streisand movie, I believe, where she takes a little bit of each item from her plate onto her fork for the perfect bite.  And so, often if something mixes well together, even if it's not everything on the plate, my sister and I will refer to it as the perfect bite.

So I discovered another perfect bite with the help of my sister-in-law at our brunch that we hosted (first "party" after having a baby, not as hard as I thought it would be to put together, but then again I had my husband and mother doing almost everything...).

 

Mini waffle, Zoi honey yogurt, sliced strawberry, yogurt, blueberry, sprinkled flax seed.  I recreated it for breakfast this morning (while holding my son if I might add).

 

 To be honest though, the first time I had them with mini Eggos and the seconds time with organic minis, the Eggos were way better

 

Do you have a favorite perfect bite?