“I am Eloise. I am six. I am a city child. I live at The Plaza.” -Kay Thompson Last weekend was a dream come true taking our Eloise on her first trip to NYC. It seems like we’ve been planning her trip to The Plaza ever since she was a baby, and the time was… Read More
“The most beautiful people wear their hearts on their sleeves and their souls in their smiles.” -Mark Anthony The Christmas decorations are packed away, and I just threw out our final Poinsettia. This early part of the new year can put me in a bit of a post-holiday slump, so I’ve found that the best… Read More
“Our baby girl is a gift beyond measure, a wonder to hold and a lifetime to treasure.” Yesterday was a very special day for Baby Eleanor Barrett as she was baptized at our family church, St. Martin’s in the Fields. Surrounded by family and friends, Miss Barrett smiled throughout the service giving her biggest grin… Read More
“One two three four, tell me that you love me more” ~Feist Four is the magic number these days with both girls reaching new age milestones – four years and four months respectively. Just as each stage of child development is different so is each stage of parenting. For the first few newborn months, survival… Read More
I wonder what you’re doing right now, And if everyone is treating you kind. I hope there is a special person, A nice friend that you can find. I wonder if the teacher knows Just how special you are to me. And if the brightness of your heart is something she can see. I wonder… Read More
“Fall is here, hear the yell Back to school, ring the bell Brand new shoes, walking blues, Climb the fence, books and pens, I can tell that we are gonna be friends” -Jack White We are in the two week countdown until pre-kindergarten begins, and while I’m a little in disbelief that my baby will… Read More
“Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer!” -Nat King Cole Summer is in full swing, and our family is gearing up for our first trip to the beach with baby sister in tow. To prepare, I’ve added some vacation items from Amazon to our suitcase for everyone in the family. You can shop… Read More
“A new blossom of humanity” – Gerald Massey This weekend our family welcomed its newest member, baby Eleanor “Barrett” Bedenbaugh, born Friday, April 26, 2019, at 6:14 p.m. – 7lbs. 3 oz. – 20 3/4 in. We are all taken with sweet Barrett, especially big sister, Eloise! She was so proud to finally meet “her… Read More
“Oh Christmas isn’t just a day. It’s a frame of mind.” -Miracle on 34th Street Ever since Thanksgiving, it’s felt like a continuous sprint to Christmas and checking off the list to make sure that we hit all of the holidays highlights. While a joyful and magical time, especially through the eyes of our Little… Read More
“Why does Goldilocks eat the bears’ food?” “Where is that helicopter flying?” “What are we going to have for dinner?” “Who is that little girl at the park?” “When is Santa coming again?” From the moment my Little Lovely hops out of bed, she is asking questions about the world around her. Some of her… Read More