Water familiarisation classes

This week I started water familiarisation classes with Luca, a fancy way for saying we get to jump into a swimming pool. The goal is to spend time in the water through fun and games so he feels safe and comfortable. That way it avoids him growing up with any fear of the water, and … Read more

Luca letter: 3 months old

Luca Michaelangelo at 3 months old

3 months old…or 93 days, or 13 weeks and 1 day, or 2208 hours. It feels like we’ve felt nearly every single one of those hours. I’m sure I’ve been awake for at least 95% of them! So, how was the last month for you, little man? Your first Christmas It was your first Christmas … Read more

Luca letter: Two months old

Dear Luca, 2 and a half months…I’m a little late in writing this one. But better late than never! I’ve had to change the layout of your monthly picture because you’ve gotten too big with the old one – you didn’t fit in the frame! So, what’s been happening, you ask? Your sleeping patterns I … Read more

10 things I’m doing right as a parent

baby smiling on blue background

Yesterday I was talking about my recent blog posts with my sister, and how writing is an emotional outlet for me. However she raised an interesting point, and threw down a challenge: Why don’t you write about the things you’re doing right? Totally valid point. I’m only focused on the negatives and the things that … Read more

4 challenges in getting out and about with a baby

I can’t sit still. I get cabin fever so quickly and easily; I’ve been that way ever since I can remember. Sure, I have days/nights where all I want to do is be at home – I’m just saying I can’t do many of those in a row. I struggled with cabin fever when Luca … Read more