Darcy Zalewski

Earlier this summer we went to a friend’s backyard BBQ and their son had a Little Tikes basketball hoop. We were a little surprised at how much Rissa wanted to …

Throughout the year I do my fair share of complaining. I do my best to keep in mind what I’m blessed with, but sometimes it helps to vent and blow …

This post contains affiliate links. We received this My First Christmas Tree plush toy for babies and toddlers for review. When I was little, I loved helping to decorate the …

I mentioned in my last pregnancy update that we bought a new camera for an early present to ourselves. Both Brian and I have been having fun taking pictures with …

When I was little I thought it was awesome to give my mom gifts that “Mom” on them, like she needed reminding. (Though I felt the same about gifts for …

When I was little I used to love following my mom around the grocery store with those little kid-sized shopping carts. I also remember playing “shopping” and “house” with my …

I love bread. I love it a tad too much probably. When we go out to eat I get awfully excited about the bread basket! (Seriously! For example, at Fazoli’s …

Wow, here we are at 37 weeks. We are nearing the end of my pregnancy, my friends. At this point baby could literally come at any time. Never know what …

This post contains affiliate links. We received this toy smartphone for toddlers to review. I’ve done my best to interpret my daughter’s thoughts on it. Sometimes I hate to admit …

Dear Baby Z, I’m sorry we haven’t gotten much time to just sit and chat. It was something I was able to do with your sister each day as I …

A few months ago I shared 4 reasons why you should go see Brave after I saw it in 3D at the movie theater. Those reasons still hold true, but …

Thank you so much to everyone who voted to help me pick out my baby’s coming home outfit. I just couldn’t decide on which one! In case you missed it …

Sometimes I wonder if people are born to be more giving than others or if it’s only taught. I have known some amazingly compassionate people in my life – people …

Before becoming a mom, I didn’t worry so much about uninvited guests or last minute get togethers at my house. I’ve never been accused of being a neat freak, but …

Have you ever been the cause of the mommy sniff test? I mean your kid, not you personally. A few weeks ago at storytime I thought I saw Rissa make …

At the end I’m finally getting a D belly! I’ve always wanted that basketball look. And wow I barely fit against that chunk of wall anymore LOL! Things are moving …

I don’t think I’ve encountered anything more chilling than an unexplained object falling on my face in the middle of the night. When it happened, I tried to come up …

I’m not sure what I’d do if my baby was breech. It’s actually something I was concerned about during this pregnancy. Baby boy was still sitting in my pelvis (and …

With my first child the hospital trained me well on tracking and logging feedings and bowel movements. A little too well. I was a bit of a logging fanatic even …

I say that too often. Rissa was getting better at keeping random things out of her mouth, but lately she is doing it again. It’s mostly toys. No matter how …