They say it takes a village to raise a child, but as we prepare to welcome our fourth precious baby this January, we are realizing it takes an entire ecosystem to survive the postpartum trenches. We are officially outnumbered, out-scheduled, and about to be deeply sleep-deprived in the dead of winter. While our hearts are absolutely bursting with love and excitement for this final piece of our family puzzle, our hands, our laundry baskets, and our kitchen sink are collectively crying out for backup. Going from three kids to four means transitioning from man-to-man defense to a full-on zone defense, and frankly, we need some heavy hitters on our home team to pull this off during these cold winter months. We created this page because we have come to a beautiful, humbling realization that we cannot, and should not, do this alone. The first few months after birth are a sacred, chaotic, and beautiful blur. We want to deeply savor the sweet newborn snuggles and allow momma's body to heal fully by the warmth of the fireplace, but real life does not stop just because a new baby arrives. Our older children still need to burn off their endless energy, laugh until their bellies hurt, and know that they are just as cherished as they were before the newborn whirlwind arrived. Our amazing oldest boy is the absolute heartbeat of our daily adventures, a tiny whirlwind who thrives on a steady diet of snacks, arts and crafts, dancing, movies, and anything involving Transformers. He is a boy who simply needs to keep moving to be his happiest self, even when it is chilly outside. While momma is recovering, we still want him to bundle up for afternoon adventures or to have a buddy to walk alongside him while he happily pedals ahead on his bike down the sidewalk to get some fresh air. Right behind him is our energetic two-year-old, a joyful little soul who fills our home with music by constantly singing his favorite songs. He is completely in his element when he is bundling up to play outside, running around the yard, and climbing everything in sight. He is also a massive fan of Bluey, Paw Patrol, and Curious George, so if you happen to know all the words to the theme songs, you will instantly be his new best friend. Completing our trio of big siblings is our incredibly adorable little girl, who is reaching her own huge milestone of turning two right when the new baby arrives this January. She is a sweet, social soul who thrives on simple companionship and just wants some good company to beat the winter blues. She spends her days dancing, playing indoors, and doing her absolute best to keep right up with her energetic older brothers. She is happiest during crisp, bundled-up walks in her stroller, which is the perfect opportunity for a sweet friend to take her out for some brisk air and special one-on-one attention while momma rests in a quiet house. Because our two toddlers eat strictly gluten-free while the rest of the family does not, managing a split kitchen of both gluten-free and non-gluten-free meals and snacks while juggling a newborn is going to be one of our biggest logistical challenges. We welcome a mix of both options to keep everyone happy and fed! Keeping all three of these precious kids moving, safe, fed, and feeling fiercely loved when we are mostly cooped up indoors is a beautiful full-time job in itself, and we would be so grateful for extra hands to help share that joy. The mountains of laundry will continue to grow, the dishes will multiply, and the floors will inevitably need a good sweep. This is where you, our incredible village, come in. We are opening our doors and our hearts to the community that surrounds us, inviting you to step right into the cozy, beautiful mess and the deep joy of our lives. If you feel a tug on your heart to support us, there are so many ways to bring comfort to our home. You could host a dinner right here at our house so we can share a laugh, drop off a warm, comforting meal or a basket of split snacks, or come over just to tackle that sink full of dishes that seems to magically refill itself every hour. You could hold the new baby for a little while so momma can finally sit down and eat a hot meal completely uninterrupted, or simply sit on the couch with a mug of hot coffee and offer a listening ear when the postpartum emotions run high. Every single act of kindness, no matter how small, is a thread that holds our family together during this monumental transition. We do not need perfection, we just need our people to stand up and surround us. Thank you for loving us, for cheering us on, and for being the village that will help us welcome this sweet new life into the world. We are endlessly grateful for your presence in our lives, and we cannot wait to share this next chapter with you.
We have two littles who are completely gluten-free, we would enjoy both gluten-free snacks and meals and non gluten-free meals and snacks.