Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
What I Used to Think About Being a Mom
Can I tell you something? I had no idea I might never get back to being "me" after having a baby. Before, it was kind of like: Live life -- insert baby -- keep living life. I didn't know it threw you off kilter on nearly every level. Yes, there's the work changes,...
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...
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...
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...
Exercise Videos: How I’m Falling in Love With At-Home Workouts
Adapting. It just happens! Before we moved here to Indiana and I had Jacob, I wondered how my workout life would change. In DC, I had access to multiple gyms and classes at any time night and day. I LOVED my Class Pass membership and my CrossFit box (which was 1...
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,...