Happy New Year

5 New Years Resolutions I Wish My Baby Would Make

It's January, which means it's time for everyone to make (and probably break) a few resolutions. I've made my list of resolutions, but when my sister-in-law asked what Forrest's goals for the new year were, well, I had a few ideas. 

1. Sleep in the crib, Rock'n'Play, Swing, Bassinet, ANYWHERE

Forrest is a certified catnapper and he hates being put down for said naps. If he could work on taking a nap anywhere than craddled in my arms, it'd be pretty cool. 

2. Find Hands

If you hang out with Forrest and I enough, you will inevitably witness me grabbing his hand or foot, waving it in front of his face, and saying, "Find your hand/foot!" Get on it, kid, I'm ready for you to enjoy toys. 

3. Become a Car Seat Lover

Danny and I have big plans for Spring Break (an Idaho trip) so I'm really hoping Forrest turns into a road warrior this year. He is so far indifferent regarding his car seat--sometimes he falls asleep, sometimes he screams. 

4. Give Mama Some Free Time

Mom spends a lot of time holding, rocking, playing, and feeding, not to mention pumping, washing bottles, and sanitizing everything in the house. A nice, long nap during the day (in a swing, bassinet, anywhere? See resolution 1) would be awesome. Even once a week. 

5. Continue to Rock at Everything & Be Awesome

Ok, let's be real--aside from the co-sleeping, the catnaps, the cuddling obsession, and minor car seat aversion depending on his mood, Forrest is a pretty fabulous baby. He sleeps 4-5 hour stretches at night, doesn't spit up too often, eats really well, smiles a lot, and is adorable. Keep on keepin' on, kid. Hey, and how about we skip the 4-month sleep regression? That would be cool!

5 Perfect iPhone Wallpapers for the New Year

Who loves new iPhone goodies? I do. I love them. I have a folder on my iPhone of all my wallpapers and it's embarrassingly full. Whenever my phone (frequently) needs more storage, I immediately turn to this folder with a sigh. I just like backgrounds, guys. 

In celebration of the New Year, I thought I'd share my favorite New Year's wallpapers -- ones that I myself have saved and to use this month. To download, just click the link and follow the instructions. 


Thanks for the Memories, 2014!

2014 wasn't the greatest year for me. Or, really, anyone it seems. 2014 seemed to suck for everyone. I take a little bit of comfort in knowing that on January 1, I won't be the only person realized to see 2014 in the review mirror. That being said, sometimes it's easy to let all the negative overwhelm the positive. So here's everything that happened to me in 2014: 

  • I finished moving into my just completed home & started paying a mortgage.
  • I started reading Geneen Roth books and changing the way I view food (even if it didn't make me change until, oh, 10 months later.) 
  • I got really obsessed with nail stamping. 
  • Remember that time Mucho Gusto featured Danny and I on their social media? And called us hipsters? 
  • Oregon went through an intense cold snap -- and Danny & I survived 4 days without power without killing each other. 
  • I bought Danny his first iPhone for Valentine's Day & he sent me flowers for the first time ever. 
  • I left a job I hated. 
  • I was unemployed for three months. Looking back, I can't remember what I did for all those months. Painted my nails, watched tons of Bones, worked out a lot, went to interviews... basically. 
  • I started another job I hated... and quit after a week. Oops. 
  • I started another job -- and then was offered my dream job. 
  • For three months, I worked two jobs. It doesn't sound that exhausting, but it really, really was. 
  • I joined WeightWatchers. Twice. 
  • I made a lot of homemade lemonade during the summer. And iced tea. Two drinks I used to hate. 
  • Danny and I celebrated our first anniversary. 
  • I attended one of the best weddings ever -- Nate & Amy's!
  • Then Nate & Amy moved in with us for a few months. (And you aren't family until I back into your car. Be warned.) 
  • I fell in love with coffee. Another beverage I used to hate that I can't live without now...
  • I also fell in love with leggings as pants. 
  • I started scrapbooking again. 
  • I made a lot of cupcakes. A lot of cookies. And a lot of other baked goods. 
  • I got sick approximately 100 times. 
  • Danny & I dressed as robbers for Halloween -- with Remus as a bag of money. 
  • I officially quit lifestyle, fashion & beauty blogging. And stopped using Blogger. 
  • I bought & built my first website. 
  • I decorated for Christmas... the day after Halloween. (No shame.) 
  • I started a Fall blog on Tumblr and have almost 8,000 followers, which is somehow deeply embarrassing.
  • Danny & I survived our second trip to Disneyland together -- and I think this one was more fun than the first. 
  • I bought my third pair of Minnie Mouse ears. Oops. 
  • I took an embarrassing number of selfies. 
  • Things I perfected this year: pictures of Remus; filling my brows; winged eyeliner; lipstick. 
  • Danny & I went to see every Marvel movie (and any other superhero movie) this year. 
  • I turned 26 and almost immediately realized I was out of touch with the "youth" (although I still find myself shocked to not be included in teenage demographics...) 
  • I made lots of new friends & let some negative people slip out of my life.
  • I spent everyday with my best friend -- and realized that, through thick and thin, he's the love of my life.