The Transition From One to Two Kids

by Traci Dietrich // July 9, 2021 // 2 Comments

There’s a question that always finds its way onto motherhood forums and blogs: What transition is the hardest – 0-1 kid, 1-2 kids, 2-3 kids, or more? It’s followed by a wide range of experiences and opinions with no clear... Continue reading →

Cheers to Many More

by Traci Dietrich // May 25, 2021 // 2 Comments

This week five years ago my husband and I were snorkeling along the reef and sipping cocktails in Turks and Caicos on our honeymoon. It was fun to daydream about future plans, goals, and the general excitement of life ahead... Continue reading →

Transition Rewind: Toddler Beds and Room Sharing

by Traci Dietrich // May 13, 2021 // 3 Comments

We’ve been making changes in our house the past couple of months to prepare for baby #3. Of course, my husband would say it’s just my nesting instincts kicking in, which is true. In one afternoon I hung six pictures,... Continue reading →

A Pandemic Vacation

by Traci Dietrich // April 14, 2021 // 3 Comments

The most comforting feeling is walking through your front door after being gone for a while. We left our little bubble for the first time in over a year. It was only for 48 hours, and we only went an... Continue reading →

Year One in the Books

by Traci Dietrich // March 13, 2021 // 3 Comments

Yesterday, March 11th, marked the anniversary of Covid-19 becoming a pandemic. It also marked another important anniversary in my personal life – a year of my husband working from home. His office closed on that intrepid Wednesday, unbeknownst to us... Continue reading →

Shop Small, Support Local

by Traci Dietrich // November 25, 2020 // No Comments

Like many of you, I am trying to shop small this year instead of big box stores. I want my community to grow and thrive even in this uncertain time. The hardest part of doing this is not actually being... Continue reading →

What Will Tomorrow Bring

by Traci Dietrich // November 18, 2020 // 1 Comment

It is now month three of school, and although we were prepared for the inevitable closures, we were not prepared for the onslaught of unease that accompanied them. From wondering if my child was in any way exposed even though... Continue reading →

A Growing Up Journal – A Great Alternative to a Baby Book

by Traci Dietrich // October 10, 2020 // 2 Comments

When I had my first child, I was given a cute baby book with places to put every detail imaginable during the first 5 years of life. The first week home with my little man, I made sure to write... Continue reading →

Have a Great Day (and Be Sure to Wear Your Mask)

by Traci Dietrich // September 5, 2020 // No Comments

My oldest started preschool this year, and I have been preparing myself for this phase of life since we did our preschool tours last winter. Then Covid came, so I unprepared myself for him going to school. Come August I... Continue reading →

Friday Free For All: Fourth Edition

by Traci Dietrich // July 24, 2020 // 1 Comment

Thought of the Day: Happy Friday friends! What a crazy month it has been since the last time I did one of these. By crazy, I mean I have done a whole lot of nothing except overanalyze every decision I... Continue reading →

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