Remember when I said we were having a low-key party in honor of Miss D’s first birthday, and then having a kegger to celebrate our survival as parents? The kid always wins. I have spent the better part of the last week prepping for Dorothy’s party, and for some reason it all revolves around glittery tulle, monthly photos, DIY chalkboards…
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Inspired by the Museum: Creepy Carnival Pumpkin Painting
This post first appeared on The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis blog, as part of the Blog Ambassador Panel series. Halloween is quickly becoming the Cotten family’s favorite holiday. Last year at this time, we were anxiously awaiting our daughter’s arrival (she missed being a pumpkin baby by just a few hours!) This year, we’re honoring her first birthday with a…
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That time I quit my job… and regretted it.
If you remember, I’m that girl. The girl who quit her job on her first day back from maternity leave. Yep. That’s me. I, like so many other mommas, walked out of my office last October with every intention of returning post-baby. And then I, like so many other mommas intoxicated by the smell of their newborn and practically dripping…
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Black Hat Bash
Last weekend was a testament to just how much I’ll do for my daughter. I’m not in to dressing up. Like, the thought of a costume party kind of makes me cringe. But, when The Children’s Museum invited our family to the Black Hat Bash, I decided to take one for the team and thought long and hard on what…
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Top 10 Lessons Learned About Parenting | Year 1 Edition
Life has changed a lot in the last year. Like, a lot a lot. That gigantic belly? She now lives on the outside, isn’t walking yet, and tips the scale at 23 lbs. I’ve lost some weight, gained some guns, and could potentially be crazier now than I was before. From belly watch to baby selfies, today’s trip down memory…
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