2018 Christmas was everything the holidays should be: magical, busy, chaotic, exciting, and full of family, love, and laughing. Vivienne was so new we’d decided to stay home for the holiday instead of heading to Florida like we normally do, and at the last minute, both of our families decided to join us in Virginia for Christmas. My parents arrived first–on my birthday! We had a wonderful dinner out at the Del Ray Cafe and we spent the rest of…
So we are officially about a month in as a family of four! Life with two under two has been going surprisingly well…maybe that’s because both Mike and I are on leave and because online shopping makes everything just a little bit easier…or because my parents have been here the majority of that first month…or because we have amazing friends and family who have made us meals, babysat, and brought us coffee and special treats?? Whatever the reasons, I’ll take…
Caroline became a big sister at 20 months, and she has stepped into this role beautifully. I am actually amazed at how smooth this transition has been. She loves her baby sister and is constantly trying to help with her–bringing me blankets and pacis and letting me know when the baby is crying. It’s such a sweet time. She is also changing so much this month, just in her own development. She knows how to say “Ki-Ki” and Pa, she…