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      • What To Expect After Childbirth
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    Toddler

    Easy Hairstyles For Toddler Girls – With Fine Baby Hair

    May 5, 2020 /

    Most moms can relate to the daydreams I had the moment I found out I was having a little girl. Daydreams filled with bows, pigtails, tutus, dresses, and of course pink, lots of pink! Upon hearing those famous words “it’s a girl!” my mind instantly turned to the thought of dressing her up and doing her hair. When Hayvn was born, she was blessed with a full head of luscious locks. Those newborn locks quickly thinned out, creating patchiness and bald spots, and eventually, we ended up shaving her head (that’s a story for another time). Anyways, a few months down the road, her hair began to grow like a…

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    Children’s Books For Toddlers – Top 10 Starter Books

    January 24, 2020 /

    Toddlers are curious, energetic, imaginative, busy, and are constantly trying to make sense of the world around them. Books are an awesome way to help your toddler explore this intricate fascinating world, they’re coming to know. Whenever I look for books to buy for Hayvn, I focus on what that book can teach her, as well as how will this book stimulate her senses? Toddlers are naturally drawn to pictures, shapes, and colors, and it goes without saying, you won’t have to look too hard to find a children’s book that contains all of these. And honestly, that’s the best part of reading to a toddler, sometimes all they need…

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    Best Gifts For A Two Year Old Girl – For Any Occasion

    January 17, 2020 /

      Whether it’s a birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, or any special occasion for that matter, it can be tough to find the perfect gift. We all know women like chocolates, jewelry, flowers, and things of that sort, but what about a much younger woman, say a two-year-old little girl? The hardest part about shopping for a little girl is knowing what they like without them being able to really verbalize it. So, to help you out, I have created the ultimate list of gift ideas for a two-year-old girl. Believe me, I know a lot about this given the fact that I have an 18-month-old daughter as well as two nieces…

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    December 19, 2019 /

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Happy birthday to this crazy, wild, dancin fool😎. Bring on another year of laughter, dancing, flips & tricks, and smiles that melt my heart. I love you Harvey and I hope you have the best day🖤. #birthdayboy #3yearsold #myboy #toddlerlife
This is 29. Last year of my twenties, here we go😎
#birthdayselfie #almostthirty
We chose to homeschool and although it was scary a We chose to homeschool and although it was scary and it took a while to reach that decision, it’s been the best one for our family. 

Since I took the leap and decided to go all in with homeschool, I realized it wasn’t as daunting as I thought it would be and it’s actually been one of the most fulfilling roles I’ve ever taken on. I also realized that homeschool can be whatever you want it to be. 

It’s so special to be there for moments when my kids accomplish or experience something new. I love having such a huge part in teaching them about the world around them and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 

#homeschoollife #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolpreschool #schoolfromhome
Happy 7 years my love! So fun to see how much we h Happy 7 years my love! So fun to see how much we have grown and how much our family has grown. Thank you for everything, I love this life with you! 🥂💋
Happy ✨5th✨ birthday my sweet Hayvn💗. Its s Happy ✨5th✨ birthday my sweet Hayvn💗. Its so fun watching you grow! You bring us so much joy and laughter. I love you with all my heart baby girl!
Happy 4th🇺🇸 Happy 4th🇺🇸
Happy birthday to the sweetest, silliest, rowdiest Happy birthday to the sweetest, silliest, rowdiest 2 year old there is. I love you little man!🖤
It all started with a date💕 I can’t believe i It all started with a date💕 I can’t believe it’s been 6 years! The places we’ve been and the things we’ve seen, Dars you are part of all my favorite memories. 

This past year has been so full of growth for us and I’m so grateful for every minute of it. I didn’t believe in soulmates until I found you and now I truly can’t imagine my life without you. 

You push me, you’re always there for me, you have my back no matter what, you’re my rock, my best friend, and I really don’t know how I got so lucky. 

Thank you for sticking by my side through the ups and the downs. I love all the memories we’ve made and this beautiful family we’ve created. Happy 6 years my love! Here’s to many more 🥂♥️.
I just love this family of mine🖤 I just love this family of mine🖤
Fun little get away this weekend! Boy do I love th Fun little get away this weekend! Boy do I love these 3😍

#camping #outdoors #lovemylife #mywholeworld #familyof4 #girlmom #boymom
Just out here enjoying the nice weather ☀️😎 Just out here enjoying the nice weather ☀️😎
My sweet valentines♥️ My sweet valentines♥️
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARVEY🥳 My sweet boy is ONE! I HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARVEY🥳

My sweet boy is ONE! I can’t believe how fast that year went by.

This year with Harvey has been so full of fun, laughter and love. He’s so happy and so silly. I feel so blessed to be his mom! 

Happy one year Harv! Here’s to many more little man. You are so loved🖤

#oneyearold #firstbirthday #littleman #youareloved #staylittleforever
My little dancing Queen had the time of her life t My little dancing Queen had the time of her life this weekend at my cousins wedding. In fact we all had a blast dancing and celebrating! 

Thanks @maisonmafi and @kulunimafi for such a fun time!!! And congratulations you guys make an amazing couple! ♥️

#themafis #weddingoftheyear #mylittledancingqueen #marriage #love #happilyeverafter #familyiseverything
Our little man is 11 months old! It seems impossib Our little man is 11 months old! It seems impossible that he is already almost a year old! Where has the time gone??

He is into absolutely everything and he’s gotten really fast at crawling. He said his first words this month, “no no no” which is super fitting seeing as he hears it all the time😂🤦🏼‍♀️. 

He loves food! Especially Mac and cheese and ice cream. He keeps us on our toes and we just love seeing him grow and develop. 

Happy 11 months Harv!♥️
Harvey is 10 months old and I just can’t get ove Harvey is 10 months old and I just can’t get over the fact that he will be a year old in just two months! Time has flown!

He is on the move and into absolutely everything. We have our hands full with him! He’s curious as can be and also just the sweetest, cuddle bug. 

He’s standing up on everything and even trying to take some steps and his top teeth finally broke through! Thank heavens!

It’s so fun watching him grow and getting to see his cute personality but sometimes I wish time would stop because I absolutely love this age and phase he’s in. Happy 10 months little man we love you so much!
9 months in ➡️ 9 months out. It blows my mind 9 months in ➡️ 9 months out. It blows my mind what the human body is capable of. 

#pregnancy #9monthsin9monthsout #postpartumweightloss #postpartumhealth
They may drive each other (and me) crazy but these They may drive each other (and me) crazy but these two are the best of friends and they have my whole heart! 

Also Harvey is 9 months now and curious as can be. He is into EVERYTHING. He crawls around everywhere and is starting to pull up on furniture. 

Let’s just say life has gotten pretty crazy now that we have two kids on the move🤪 

#9monthsold ##onthego #lovehim #mamasboy #littleman #momofboth #familyof4
Happy birthday my love!!!! We all love you more th Happy birthday my love!!!! We all love you more than you’ll ever know! I’m so grateful to have you as my partner in crime for life and Hayvn & Harvey are the luckiest to have you as their dad!!! Here’s to 32 years and many more!! I love you!🥂💕🥳
More family photos. I can’t help myself, I love More family photos. I can’t help myself, I love them all!! It’s so hard to choose but these are some of my all time favorites! 

My beautiful babies. I love these two more than words. I wish I could freeze time and keep them this little forever 🥺
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As a new mom you learn quick, kids don’t come with instruction manuals… Until now! My name is Madysen Wilcox, wife to the most amazing man, Darin, and momma to the sweetest babes, Hayvn & Harvey. I am also the founder of Momma Survival Guide.

I’ve created the ultimate guide to capture all of the fun, exciting, challenging, beautiful, and raw moments of motherhood.

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