by Ericka | Mar 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
We interrupt this blog for… Happy Wednesday, friends! I come to you this morning very tired and also sad to see that Donald Trump won Florida & more last night. I typically don’t talk politics on the blog but I’m in honesty mode right now. As a...
by Ericka | Mar 10, 2016 | Baby
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,...
by Ericka | Mar 8, 2016 | Baby, fitness
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...
by Ericka | Mar 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by Ericka | Feb 25, 2016 | Baby
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...
by Ericka | Feb 23, 2016 | fitness
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...
by Ericka | Feb 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Ericka | Feb 18, 2016 | Baby
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...
by Ericka | Feb 15, 2016 | fitness, food
I’ve never gone on a diet. Not really. But it turns out, those pregnancy pounds do not just melt away even if you go back to your normal way of eating an exercising. You have to do something extra to make them go away. Reluctantly, I joined Beachbody and...
by Ericka | Feb 14, 2016 | Baby
1. Fisher-Price Cradle n’ Swing. I didn’t use this for the first month because Jacob seemed too small for it but now, use it every single day. He loves watching the mobile, hearing the music and swinging. It’s easy and helpful for a busy mom trying...
