erica danielle

Our little guy had his 2 month check up yesterday and weighs 12 pounds and is 24 inches, he's growing like a weed and I hate it... What I love are his smiles and his new trick of stuffing his whole fist in his mouth. He's been such a champ sleeping through the night and for the most part going with the flow doing all the things we have to do. I'm thankful for this time, when the sun is out more and we leave the chores to get done later and head outside to enjoy Spring. Sigge likes walks around the block while the big kids bike, and I like holding him, trying to soak in all the tiny-ness of him. Happy 2 months Sigge-boy. We love you so. xo. edc.

It was a great Easter weekend all around! Full of eggs and kids and cute outfits. The weather was beautiful and Midcurrent was bustling and busting at the seams. It was a perfect day from beginning to end. ♥️ xo. edc

I’m not excelling on my 19 for 2019 goals— I think most if them may be a little lofty based on the fact that we have a newborn in the house. BUT, we have been really good at getting a date each month so far! I looked up some fun questions to ask each other on Friday night when we went out to LoLo, but I didn’t even need to pull them out. We never stopped talking, and all the sudden it was time to head home. I think this is one goal that both Sten and I are glad we made. XO! edc.

Just said goodbye to Amos and Olive after a quick overnight. We had so much fun! Really kicking off the weekend on a high note for me. If I lived this close to my cousins growing up I’d be the happiest camper. It’s truly a gift I hope these 5 don’t take for granted. Tonight Sten and I have date #4 planned and then a whole Easter weekend to look forward to.

What’s cuter than one little baby boy? TWO! Last night we had my high school friends +spouses and kids  over for dinner. Jamie had Leopold 16 days before Sigge was born, and we got to meet him for the first time! Loved putting these two on a blanket and watching them make the same sporadic movements! 😍 I mean, look at these boys!! Maeve got in for a photo too! It’s so fun to have a house full of friends. I’ve known some of these girls since 1st grade and I feel so fortunate to have them in my circle. xo. edc

I can’t believe it’s Monday already. Where did the weekend go? Some highlights: 1. We had a family date at Lucette Friday night after picking up some new glasses for Lucy. 2. We went to Grandma and Grandpas church on Saturday night, then to their house after for dinner and cousin time 3. We spent Sunday at church and loving on baby Sigge. Today is Marathon Monday!!!

we met our cousins at the Y yesterday during our April snow day. After our workout we took the kids to Starbucks and I caught Lucy and Olive taking a selfie. So cute. I asked Lucy the other day who her best friend was and she said “well, I have 4. Olive and Elin, even tho they are my cousins. And then MacKenzie and Lyla.” I love that she picked her cousins as best friends, because they’ll be in her life forever!! So special. Happy Friday! xo. edc. 

My kids play the weirdest things together. I constantly hear them calling each other “bro” and running up and down the stairs grabbing more things to add to whatever they’re playing.... it’s impossible for me to enter into their world because I just do. not. understand. Here is an example of that I’m talking about: Why did you put a stalk of celery to bed? I got a good laugh out of this one as it sums them up perfectly. I’m going to be sad when Olle doesn’t have Lucy to play with next year as she’ll be in school all day. I think he is not going to know what to do with himself.  Hopefully Sigge will pick up the slack and the 2 of them can get to be little buddies. ♥️ xo. edc.

Let’s talk about babies in sun hats.... ADORABLE. It’s supposed to get cold again with potential for some snow over the next couple of days. I think spring is just keeping us humble. But as soon as that sun comes back out you better believe I’ll be throwing this little guy in the moby with his little sun hat on and basking in the sunshine. I’ve had 2 mornings of some serious me-time. Over an hour of reading, journaling and quiet candlelit coffee time. I listened to a podcast yesterday on my enneagram number and at the end she said: if you’re a 2 in your 30s you need to figure out self care RIGHT NOW. this couldn’t be more true for me. My mental health depends on it. So I’m glad that I’m healing up and can start running again as I feel this to be my favorite way to “self care”. It’s Wednesday and our first day this week with zero plans.... xo. edc.

Sten and I got the big kids situated in the stroller and Sigge in the Moby wrap and went out for a walk last night. Walking is one of our favorite things to do and it can make the time just fly. We ended up walking to the park and basking in that glorious spring warmth. Swinging, sliding, and running around. I love watching my kids be kids. I’ve been reflecting lately on my effectiveness as a parent. Most of the time I feel like I’m coming up short, but when I step back and watch my kids play I feel like I’ve done something right. xo. edc

I think about pretty things all the time. Marie Kondo forced the world to think of things that spark joy, but I think we all do that when we pick out things for our homes or choose an outfit for our kids. Why wouldn’t you want to be constantly surrounded by things that make you happy? That’s what pretty things do for me. I love this pretty little space below. Girly and happy. I need something like this in my house 💕 It’s Friday! Stens been gone all week and he comes back tonight! Looking forward to him being home and maybe a little break for me (out of the house, without any kids).  xo. edc

I love mornings. Everyone is happy to see each other after a night of sleeping. I love when I hear the door open and the kids creep downstairs, knowing they’ll be greeted with big smiles and hugs. Olle generally is the first to wake and has a hard time waiting for Lucy to wake up, when she finally does come out he runs to her and says: “how’d you sweep wucy?” And always with the snuggles for Sigge. Mornings just can’t be beat! xo. edc. ❤️

Midcurrent hit a big milestone this Sunday when we held our first child dedication. It was extra special to our family as Sigge was one of the 19 kids who were dedicated. The place was packed and I couldn’t help but feel all the love as friends and family came to support all the parents who were making this decision. My favorite part was thinking about how all these littles are going to grow up with this amazing support system, not to mention a million little friends to play with and run around with on Sunday mornings! Here’s our little fam of 5 as Sten prayed for us.  Sigge— you’ve got a great church family! I pray you grow up loving God, other’s and yourself! You are special!  xo. edc

I had big plans for April, as I’m six weeks postpartum, and have already put in some miles. I got a taste of that early spring training and it felt so so good!  I’m so anxious to get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather as it is so good for my soul, but my body has other plans. I’m currently waiting for a cyst to be removed on my leg and then I’ll have to wait for it to heal, which is so frustrating to me. I don’t get down too often as I’m generally a positive person, but this, mixed with a baby that cries a lot, significantly less sleep than I should be getting, not being able to exercise and a 3.5 and 5 yr old who need a lot of attention leaves me feeling a little blue. So for now, my April goals will have to wait as I focus on giving my body the rest it needs. xo. edc.