What a magical day we had! We saved a lot of time with the Lightning Lane passes because the park was packed! It's funny because I just went to check my Genie Services Tip Board section of the Disney World app and the wait times are so low today, which is a Sunday. Well, I know our next visit will be on a Sunday. Sofia and JJ had such an adorable moment on the Price Charming Carousel. Sofia was a big girl and wanted to hold on by herself.
My dreams have come true! I have my baby girl that I can wear matching Lilly Pulitzer outfits with! I am beyond happy. I got this adorable "Boatylicious' midi dress and Sofia's matching dress from the latest Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale. I have wanted to get these dresses for so long but had a feeling they would be in the APS sale when they suddenly disappeared from the Lilly Pulitzer website. I was right! I snagged both of these for almost half off! I can't wait to show off the other adorable matching outfits I have for Sofia and I.
with love,
Katrina
Every little kid loves to pretend play in a playhouse, so I decided to get one for Sofia, even if it seems like she is too young to have one for her first birthday! Pretend play and dramatic play is so valuable for child development. It encourages imagination and creativity, supports social and emotion development, and recreate experiences and positive relationships through play. Children can experiment with different roles and develop their language skills through pretend play. It is true that play time has been the first thing to be cut when it comes to school curriculum. The amount of time children are allowed to play has been drastically cut throughout the years. It's so important for kids to be kids, so allow them to play!
Finding the perfect crib is every mom's goal once they find out they're expecting a bundle of joy. I had purchased a full size crib for my baby just to discover that I was too worried and scared to leave her alone in there. My baby as going to sleep in a bassinet right next to my bed every night. This was the case until I discovered the Delta Children Essex mini crib which was the perfect little crib to place right next to my bed.
A bassinet is one of the first items that I shopped around for when I found out that I was pregnant with Sofia. I knew that I wanted the baby to be close by during the night. I also kept in mind that I would need a bassinet that was foldable and easy to take along with us if we needed to travel. I found the MiClassic bassinet on Wayfair and went for it. The design was simple and the the price point was right up my alley.
Baby entertainment is tough! I feel like I hold my baby 90% of the day, and I really don't like to keep her in baby equipment for long periods of time. I'm that mom! If she cries, I pick her up. I also worry about flat head syndrome so I really do keep Sofia out of baby equipment but she does enjoy the short spurts of time she does get to be in her Baby Bjorn bouncer.
I was that parent. I bought the top of the line bassinet and the comfy mattress to go in it. I got the cutest crib I could find and the cutest matching sheet set. Little did I know, the first night home would not be what I expected. Baby was not cooperating in her bassinet or crib, and I just couldn't bare to keep her crying, especially when I knew that co-sleeping was huge for us when my son was born. I don't even know what I was thinking assuming baby would not be co-sleeping with my husband and I. Some people may be against it, but it's the way we do things around this house. My son is 11 and still likes to come crawl into bed with us and we enjoy ever single minute of it.
My goal became finding the perfect co-sleeper that would protect my baby while we sleep together and everyone is happy and that when I found the DockATot. The DockATot is an in bed sleeper to keep your baby safe while you co-sleep. The design of the DockATot is sturdy but soft and keeps baby safe from roll over accidents, and secures her arms so she can calm down quickly when its time for a nap or to rest.
I make sure to keep nothing by her face while she in the DockATot to prevent any suffocation and watch her carefully. My husband and I are pretty light sleepers so we're lucky to be able to hear any little sound she makes. My mind is always on my baby while she's in the bed with us.
I believe I will have a lot of use out of the DockATot and imagine bringing it with us when we travel. Its portable, I bring it around the house with me when I go from room to room or when Im lounging and want my baby near me safely.
The DockATot features a removable cover so you can take it off for frequent washing. There is also a clip so you can change the size of the "pod" for sitting, playing, or tummy time.
Overall, the price of the DockATot is quite high and can be the reason you steer clear of it. I knew about this product for a while and never thought I'd be giving in and forking put almost $200, but in hindsight, I'm glad that I did and I will have many uses for this product.
Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween from my little unicorn, Sofia Gisele, who was born on October 29th. We are over the moon in love with her.
I feel like I've been pregnant forever, but its finally time for me to go to the hospital to deliver my little princess! I am being induced tomorrow and I am feeling so many emotions. Im nervous, anxious, happy, scared, and excited all in one! I can't even wrap my head around this overdrive of emotions.
The first thing I realized when my doctor told me that I would be induced tomorrow was that I was not packed! I rushed home to get my bags together! I didn't even know where to start so I asked my friends, and of course, went on a trusty google search to find the things that I needed to pack for the days that I would be in the hospital.
Sophia Webster is known for the unique designs and intricate details that go into her shoe designs. I have indulged in Sophia Webster shoes in the past when I fell in love with her butterfly adorned heels and metallic leather trims. If you don't know what I'm talking about I highly recommend that you do a quick google search into Sophia Webster Butterfly heels.
Shown in this post are the Sophia Webster "Flo" high heel sandal featuring a unique flamingo heel and metallic pink leather design. Upon the release of these absolute gorgeous works of art, I was saddened when I added to cart only to find out that my size had been sold out. I felt like the rug had been pulled out from under me. I signed up for the email list and waited patiently for these beauties to be restocked. Finally, approaching my birthday, I received the email that my size was back in stock and now it was time to wait for the mail truck to arrive!
These shoes are so much more gorgeous in person. They are created with metallic leather that holographically shines in the light. I tried to do my best to capture the shine in the images that I took.
Sizing - I would recommend going up at least half a size when ordering these. The unique flamingos make a 4 inch heel, so they are quite high.
Sites such as Zappos, and Farfetch have had the shoes in stock up until recently. If you continue to have trouble finding your size, sign up for the email restock alerts directly on SophiaWebster.com for these shoes and I'm sure you will be able to grab a pair if you're quick!