Two Months.
He:– is smiling and giggling constantly.– does cry, but never for more than 10-15 minutes at a time. – continues to sleep longer at night (3-4 hours at a time) than during the day (45 minutes at most), praise the Lord!– was a dalmatian for Halloween. Oh my cuteness.– is looking less like a scrawnyRead the whole post >>
Read MoreEasy Cheesy Tortilla Soup.
This is possibly the easiest thing ever. One of my college housemates visited me a few weeks ago (on my birthday!) and made this for me. I was OBSESSED. All you need is four cans: refried beans, black beans, corn, and broth. Oh! And some shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips: Mix all the contentsRead the whole post >>
Read MoreWhen You Smile.
I haven’t posted in a week, and here I am with this deliciously cheesy video of Gabe smiling and laughing. What have I been doing? Oh, you know, trying to figure out how to clean while my baby is crying, cooking with him strapped to my chest, and generally just spending as much time withRead the whole post >>
Read MoreThings I've Learned from Seven Weeks of Motherhood.
I owe my happiness, sanity, and the ability to take showers to a Mr. Hair Dryer. Amen. My heart is more vulnerable than I ever thought it could be, because it’s now outside of me and in this little boy. Sleep triumphs most all else, including diaper changes. I’ve learned to time it so thatRead the whole post >>
Read MoreCouch Time with Gabe.
I thought it was time to share some more Gabe in action. :) Again, please excuse my appearance. Apparently, we’re close enough that I feel comfortable looking like a complete scrub in front of you. It’s all about Gabe, really. And he never has a bad hair day. Couch Time with Gabe from Ashley MarieRead the whole post >>
Read MoreA-Hiking We Will Go.
The weather was absolutely perfect this weekend – mid-70s and sunny. It was the kind of weekend that fall-lovers dream of. So, we went hiking. Twice. There is nothing like being surrounded by trees as far you can see. It’s peaceful, you know? My favorite view. Gabe’s swirly little infant head. I adore this infantRead the whole post >>
Read MoreApple Rosemary Scones with Raspberry Jam.
Apple rosemary scones. Before I had Gabe, I wasn’t sure how my life would change. I expected to be a little more stressed, get a little less sleep, and have way less time and energy to do the things I love. Like baking. Happily, the adjustment has been far less terrible than I expected (inRead the whole post >>
Read MoreMy Early Birthday Present: HELP.
I am getting a hair cut at a Real Hair Place for the first time in years. (I haven’t even had a hair cut, period, in a year.) I turn 26 next Thursday, so your birthday present to me can be to tell me what I should do. How should I get it cut? ShouldRead the whole post >>
Read MoreVideo Blogging with Gabe.
I’m in pajamas, my hair is a mess, and I am make up-less (yet again) talking about absolutely nothing. And getting distracted often. But! There is a little baby! And he yawns at the end. Who doesn’t like baby yawns? Gabe’s First Video Blog. from Ashley Marie on Vimeo. A few notes: I got totallyRead the whole post >>
Read MoreOne Month.
He: – is adorable and perfect and wonderful. Obviously. – resists sleep like no other when he’s tired. It’s such a sad thing to see a baby crying because he’s tired. Just let yourself fall asleep, baby! – has grown insanely this month. According to my scientific way of weighing him (holding him while IRead the whole post >>
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