Lauren Hartmann
My Toddler's Favorite Things About Disney World
My daughter Fern and I spent that past few days at Disney World in Florida with my parents and we had such an amazing time! It was the first time any of us had been to Disney World, so we all had our favorites, but here were a few things that my little one liked most about our trip.
Dressing a Toddler For a Day At Disney World
We are so excited for our very first trip to Disney World this week (a first for both my little one and myself!), that I decided to plan our outfits ahead, because one must be wearing the perfect outfit when they’ll be visiting the happiest place on earth, right? Here’s what Fern will be wearing…
My Toddler's Most Beloved Disney Character (and Current Best Friend)
It’s funny how children develop their likes and dislikes. You can steer them in the direction of the things you like, but like a force of nature they will be drawn to their own favorites. Such has been the case for my 15-month-old and it kind of melts my heart. Here is a little slideshow documenting the story of a toddler and her most beloved Disney character…Minnie Mouse!
A Letter To My Mama Who Taught Me To Lean In
You know how people say that you can never truly appreciate your own mother until you become a mother yourself? Well, that statement is absolutely 100% true. I always thought my mom was pretty great, but it took becoming a mother myself for me to really take note of all the little things she did that helped to shape me into the person I have become.
A Morning With Multiple
I have a newfound respect for mamas with multiple kids after the morning I spent watching my friend’s little ones: you moms are awesome! While I believe that all moms are awesome, the sheer logistics of balancing tasks when you’re outnumbered is a truly impressive feat that I had never truly appreciated. It only took two hours of hanging out with three littles (ages 3 years, 15 months, and 11 months) for me to realize this. My friend’s boys are so sweet and easy, but just having more than one was a totally new experience for me. See how it went…
