Friday Things
1. Some how, some way, it seems that Dominic has grown up so much over the last handful of days. He has been so sweet, seems to understand so much more and just adores his big brother and little sister. He’s also a total monkey and stands on the lip of the baseboard to look out of windows (and we’ve caught him trying to scale the dishwasher and the dog crate recently).
Isabelle is 3 weeks old today! She’s doing great and is just such a wonderful baby. I’ve only had one night when she’s been fussy and I was sleep-deprived; otherwise she usually feeds and sleeps in 2.5 to 3-hour cycles at night and goes right back down after eating. I certainly cannot complain at all!
2. While I’m a total homebody, but I’m definitely starting to get a little bit of cabin fever… I’ve only left the house for Isabelle’s doctor’s appointments so far. I’m looking forward to driving and doing some errands in a couple of weeks! Plus, there are a couple of fun end-of-year activities at Joseph’s preschool coming up – a little spring sing-a-long for the parents and a Mother’s Day “tea party”. I’m so excited!
3. I’ve never, ever liked coffee but I really, really want to try to give it a go because I’m just needing a bit of a boost in the morning with having a newborn and two toddlers! I won’t drink soda in the morning and I don’t like tea, so I’m going to experiment. I asked for suggestions on Instagram a couple of days ago and some of the most popular ones were to start with flavored creamers (I got the Dunkin’ Donuts “extra extra” to try first), a dollop of something like dulce de leche, flavored syrups or sweetened condensed milk, and then try cold brew as it’s not as bitter. Here’s to trying to be a grown up and drinking coffee!
4. A couple of months ago on a trip to Costco, I bought a big tub of Utz honey wheat twists on a whim. Ummm, I’ve been hopelessly addicted to them and they’ve become my preferred snack. The tub was finally polished off last week so I put honey wheat twists from a different brand on my latest grocery order and they are… not good. Not even close. As soon as I can handle it, I’m off to Costco to restock!
5. This is 100% me…
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6. These no-bake granola bars have been hugely popular for the last few weeks… what are your favorite granola bar add-ins?
7. After each of my babies, I’ve gone through at least a couple of weeks of just being insanely cold ALL THE TIME. I’ve been told it’s a combination of hormones and blood loss from the surgery, but it means I get bundled up to sleep at night. HOWEVER… I just cannot sleep in socks. I’ll wear them until I’m ready to turn off the light and fall asleep and then I have to take them off. Is this weird? It just seems so uncomfortable and maybe slightly claustrophobic in a weird sort of way?
8. Love this list of totally doable spring cleaning mini-projects. (h/t to Jessica for sharing!)
9. We finished watching The Crown, and wow the last few episodes were so spectacular. I can’t believe I have to wait until next year for more seasons… we got totally hooked!
10. TGIF! I hope you have a cozy, fun-filled weekend…
Totally with you on the sox thing! And also The Crown.
Re: searching for a coffee you might like
Try a hazelnut or hazelnut/vanilla blend coffee and add a little cream.
Congrats on baby girl! She’s adorable! I had to comment because I too was insanely COLD after the birth of all three of my kids and I’ve NEVER heard anyone else say that!! I remember everyone telling me that I would get night sweats and be hot from all the hormones, but I was the total opposite and freezing all the time. With my first, who was a May baby and it was not cold outside, I would go to sleep with sweats, a t-shirt and a sweatshirt on every night and still be freezing. Not the best clothing for breastfeeding, but I couldn’t warm up otherwise! It’s so nice to see that I’m not the only one! :)
Hi Michelle. I highly recommend making your own creamer. One can of sweetened condensed milk with 2-2 1/4 cups of low-fat milk and two teasooons of flavoring (vanilla for me typically). The taste is so much better than the bottled products and much easier to digest. They have started selling creamer without all the extras but I still like the homemade so much better. I can’t sleep in socks either but my feet get cold. Try one of the microwaveable warmers at the bottom of your bed. My whole family uses “Bed Buddies” from Walgreens during the cold Pittsburgh winters (and spring this year!). Warmer nights are finally coming…
Where have your weekend updates been?? Miss them!
Hi Elisa, Taking a break since Isabelle was born (I’ve done so after each baby) since I’m not really finding new content and am not cooking Sunday dinners either. I usually take about a month break, so it’ll be back in the next week or two! :)
As you should! Enjoy that little cutie!!! Looking forward to future postings!!
Dunkins all the way👍🏻 Coffee is mellow if you want. Amp it up if you want. I personally don’t like Starbucks. Too strong.
Congratulations again🤗
Isabelle is lovely!!! At 3 weeks old, very feminine. The boys have gotten so big! Thank you for all the recipes…..I have enjoyed your blog over the years.
I’m sorry i didn’t know you’ve got a newborn babygirl! So a bit late but i want to give you my congratulations with this gorgeous healthy and lovely babygirl. I love her name too! And your pictures of her are adorable.
Who would have thought that two little boys can be so tender and carefull to their little babysister?
They’re sooo sweet to her, really lovely.
And…i really can’t sleep with socks on! It’s such a weird feeling when i get in to my bed and my socks are still on! I tried when it was very cold outside and our bedroom was cold too, but within 10 seconde my socks where off again. I really hate the feeling of socks agains the sheets and i can’t stand it! They have to go out out out!!! So…..i do understand you.
I hope you heal up nicely and that you have a great time adjusting to have 3 little ones in the house.
It may take some time but your boys are helping you so beautifully that i think everything will go well.
Wish you all together all the best of the world and keep on posting pictures please. It’s so much fun to see your trio!
Lots of love from the Netherlands to you and your family.
Marja👶🏻🎀🍼🎉💞🤩👋🏻😘🇱🇺
I think Isabelle looks like Joseph did when he was little. I’m in my 60’s & I’ve never had a cup of coffee. I remember tasting my mother’s & thinking it was gross. I do love the smell of coffee brewing though. Tea has more caffeine than coffee – maybe you could try that if you end up not liking coffee..
Have a great weekend – get your hubby take you on a drive!