Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

Daily Walks: My Current Key to Sanity

First Off You guys -- I've been feeling so uninspired lately. I guess being a full-time mom with a full-time job leaves little room in your brain for much else! I'm still new at this 🙂 I used to write regular pieces for The Daily Signal (my old workplace) and other...

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Loving, Missing, Hating: Life Lately

So life has been a bit sporadic lately but I wanted to check in and let you guys know how it's going -- and what I've been loving lately 🙂 Loving: Morning smiles with Jacob -- they are so gummy and delicious and whole-hearted. I love that I can make him break out...

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7 Things I’ve Learned as a New Mom

1. Zip-up onesies are the only clothes you need.  While I enjoy putting Jacob in cute little outfits, the easiest thing to put on a baby is a zip-up onesie. It's quick, painless and nearly squirm-proof. If I do this again, I'll be stocking up on those! Who ever those...

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Moms of More Than 1 = Goddesses

Goddesses. That's the word that comes to mind when I see a Mom with three little ones in tow at the grocery store. I kind of stop and stare and think about how I feel like I don't have a moment of downtime, and all I've got is a 3-month-old. I know, my sister told me,...

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Jacob Michael: 3 Months Old

1-month update 2-month update Pregnancy & Baby updates Weight: Over 12 pounds (haven't weighed him awhile though) Sleeping: Jacob will not fall asleep on his own. He must be rocked! If not, I believe the kid would literally stay up 24 hours a day. He usually goes...

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