Goodbye, 2014!
As I engage “Operation Reflection ” on this New Years Eve, I decided to read my last blog post of 2013. Oh, how life has changed! My year started out as a freelancing newlywed and ended on maternity...
View Article4 Unexpected Things I Miss About Pregnancy
I teach a yoga class on Monday nights and just before my class begins, a prenatal yoga class lets out. All the adorable pregnant yogis strut out looking relaxed and calm. Then they wait in line to...
View ArticleMy Diaper Bag Life Hack
This was an actual conversation that took place between Mr. Dish and I earlier today as I was changing the baby’s diaper: Me: Will you get me her ointment? It’s in the diaper bag. Hubs: Where in the...
View ArticleMy Swaddle S.O.S.
This week we had our four month checkup. It went very well – her growth charts look great, her head control is right on target and there were minimal tears after her shots. During the appointment I...
View ArticleLokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu is the chant we use most often to close our yoga classes at Shanti Yoga Shala. Most of the “regulars” know it because so many teachers close class with it. When I...
View ArticleWhite Chocolate Spice Oatmeal
It’s cold out. Like, I don’t want to leave my house for the next four weeks cold. Alas, I did not opt for the stay-at-home-and-stay-warm parenting option, so I drag myself and my baby out into the...
View ArticleMilestones
Nadia has had several milestones in her short life. I remember the first night she slept in her crib, her first smile, and just last week… rolling over. All were thrilling for me. It’s so fun to watch...
View Article“Does that make me a bad mom?”
My favorite part of every day is the moment I walk into my daughter’s classroom when I pick her up after work. She sees me, gives me a big smile and starts kicking wildly. I reach for her and her soggy...
View ArticleRun like a mother….
I recently decided to step up my running game. And by “step up” I mean… start running period. Since Nadia was born running has gone to the wayside. My workout regimen has consisted of carrying that...
View ArticleRace Recap: Brad Fox 5K
I survived my first stroller race! Last weekend I ran the Officer Brad Fox 5K in Warminster. While it was a windy day (what’s up with all the windy weekends??) the race was lovely. Nadia and I ran with...
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