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I used to be so anti-screen time. Then reality hit. Jack watches about 30-45 min of Bluey while I make dinner and honestly? It's saved my sanity. He's learning words and social situations from it. Giving yourself permission to not be perfect is important.

We couldn't afford a babysitter so we started doing 'date nights' at home after Noah goes to bed. Order takeout, put phones away, watch a movie together. It's not the same as going out but it's helped us stay connected. Little things matter!

We spent $300 on a fancy video monitor and honestly? A $40 audio-only monitor would have been fine. Baby is in the next room and we can hear her just fine. Save your money for the things that actually matter (like coffee).

Noah hated tummy time at first. What helped: 1) Getting down on his level 2) Putting him on my chest instead of the floor 3) Keeping sessions short (2-3 minutes) 4) Singing to him. Now he actually enjoys it! Hope this helps someone.

Now that Jack is mobile and into EVERYTHING, here's what's saved us: cabinet locks (magnetic ones are best), outlet covers, corner bumpers, toilet lock (yes really), and a good baby gate. The investment is worth not having a heart attack every 5 minutes.

I was so confused about Mason's sleep until I learned about wake windows. At 7 months, he can only stay awake about 2.5-3 hours before getting overtired. Once I started watching for sleepy cues and timing his naps, everything improved. Google 'wake windows by age' if you haven't already!

Noah's first cold was terrifying. He couldn't breathe well and wouldn't eat. The combo of saline drops followed by the NoseFrida made SUCH a difference. Gross? Yes. Effective? Absolutely. Stock up before cold season!