What's In My Bag...with a Toddler!

This bag is my favorite bag to use right now and it's from Walmart! I did not see it online, but it is in stores and comes in a variety of colors. I have a love affair with crossbody satchels these days and this one is the perfect size. I love the black with the gold hardware and tortoiseshell faux buckle on the front. It is perfect to carry my needs and the little bit I carry for Lilly (who is 18 months now). Since Lilly turned one I really haven't been carrying a big diaper bag that much anymore. Since I really didn't need to carry that much for her anymore I started switching to just some of my regular handbags and made sure I had enough room for a couple of diapers and wipes. I also have an "emergency car bag" that has a nice stockpile of diapers and wipes, change of clothes, and anything else I may need when we are out, but having to carry it in my everyday bag at all times is not necessary anymore.  

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...Here's what's in the front pocket...

 

...and here's a look inside...

...all the stuff inside...

Cosmetic Bag | Wallet | Coupon and Receipt Clutch | LOFT Sunglasses

...the goodies in the cosmetic bag...

Adventures in Mommyhood: 18 Months

I can't believe Lilly is already 18 months old. Time has flown by, just yesterday we celebrated her 1st birthday. Things have been going very smoothly since she turned 1 and she is on a very precise schedule. She is now going to preschool 3 times a week because I have gone back to work very part time and she is loving every minute of it. Her teachers are great and she's really benefited from the interaction with her teachers and the other kids, which is something she really needed. She does great with the other kids and she has been learning a lot everyday. She has transitioned to one long nap a day right after she gets home from preschool and goes to sleep on her own every night around 7:30 and sleeps all through the night! We did move her into a bigger room and her and I both love it. I get a bulk of my house work done when she is napping and after she goes to sleep at night. Other then those times it's close to impossible to keep the house tidy when she is awake and playing. 

 

She loves being outside

Adventures in Mommyhood: New Beginning in Toddler World

Have you ever found yourself shopping for your little one and realize that nothing is in their size in the section you normally shop in...you look around some more and find your baby's size and discover the big sign above that says TODDLER?!?! Well that happened to me not too long ago when I was at Old Navy and I felt like I ran into a brick wall thinking to myself over and over again, "I have a TODDLER now!" Lilly is not considered an "infant" anymore, she is totally a toddler and I can't help but think, wow where has the time gone?! The first year is filled with so many ups and downs and new discoveries, with lots of learning going on for everyone and you have to take the time to cherish those little moments. I really made a conscious effort to soak in every small moment with her during that time. Now she is walking and sort of talking and and in to absolutely everything and I think back to those sweet, precious, calm days. I'm looking forward to these new discoveries and new adventures in toddler world and just hope I can keep up :)

Lilly's new favorite thing is to go through the spice cabinet

 and shake every single one of them!