The End of our European Adventure Phase I

We survived the family vacation with the in-laws. I am very fortunate to have such loving, caring, and generous in-laws who did so much to show us a wonderful time in Italy.

Traveling with a toddler is not ideal but it was well worth the experience.

Ava was a dream for most of the trip. The whole family has seen her grow and develop so much this past week and a half.

She is the friendliest little greeter wherever we go, saying "hi" or "hello" to everyone she sees and staring at each one in anticipation of their reaction to her stunning cuteness. Where did she learn to be such a ham?

And she is also an international dancing sensation! She sidesteps across the room and twirls and dances whenever she hears any kind of beat.

The sleeping situation was really the only issue. We chose not to bring a bassinet since the hotels provide them and we figured she could sleep in her stroller if necessary for the days we spent at the Florence apartment. I'm willing to sacrifice my sleep (on vacation anyway) as she kicks and sticks her feet and behind in my face all night because she also gives the most affectionate little kisses and cuddles in the dark, back and forth between Alex and me, until she drifts off to to dreamland.

Now off to Paris!

When In Rome

Reporting in from our European adventure...

I spent this past weekend in Roma. I can't get enough of the architecture and decor in Rome. The popes just kept building onto the existing ancient remains, which creates an exciting juxtaposition between old and newer (but still super old) so you can now find up to five layers of architectural styles from all different time periods. This is great inspiration for incorporating some of the traditional Italian details into a modern American home. I would love to see a pair of Baroque pillars in a large cement loft. I'm also a huge fan of travertine in all shapes and forms. But it's a very fine line between a well-balanced use of these details to evoke a sense of a past time period and looking gaudy and out of place.

Firenze Frenzy

Ava is adjusting pretty well to life in Italy.

We're finally almost over the time difference. Ava's now sleeping through the night without getting up for playtime halfway through.

The apartment my mother-in-law is renting here in Florence is a bit more, ahem, rustic than we're used to. I can't say we don't miss all the modern conveniences from home (like the microwave, dryer, etc.). But the trade-off with this place is that it is an enormous, historical apartment right in the center of Florence.

Plus the food more than makes up for anything as far as I'm concerned. I'll take fresh pesto, parma ham, and asiago cheese from the nearby grocery over full water pressure any day.

As far as Ava is concerned, she had a rough time with the milk here and refused to drink it for the first few days. The parzialmente scremato (part skim) is the equivalent to whole milk; otherwise you're basically drinking cream. And they don't keep it refrigerated, which can be a little unnerving to us paranoid Americans who are used to tossing any milk left out for more than two hours. And there's really no way of heating the milk outside of the gas range in the apartment, which means the poor little angel usually takes it cold.

But we're getting used to the routine and the fuchsia single-serving Italian press (caffettiera a stantuffo) has been my saving grace.

Baby on Board

We arrived here in Italy safe and sound, but I just have to vent for a moment about international air travel with a little person.

A 10 1/2 hour flight with a lap baby just doesn't work.

United airlines claims to accommodate families; however, the only remotely baby/kid-friendly gesture they extended (and they really played it up too) was giving us the cheap plastic wing pin (thanks, but I don't think that's safe for a one year old to have access to on a plane).

The airline information line I called before our departure assured me that if we arrive at check-in 2 1/2 to 3 hours before the flight we would almost certainly be able to retain a bassinet which would also allow for more leg room and space to function. (Sounds lovely, doesn't it?) There is no way to reserve those seats in advance, but they would put a note on our reservation. (Not sure what good that would do if it doesn't help our chances of getting a bassinet, but sure, note the request, why not?)

Unfortunately, when we arrived at the check-in desk no one had a clue about what to do about a baby like it was everyone's first day on the job and they couldn't care less. I won't go through all their excuses (actually, yes I will: we were supposed to request the bassinet in advance -- which we did; we were supposed to reserve the seats with the bassinet when we checked in online -- there's no possible way of knowing what seats those are, they were already reserved anyway, and none of that matters because we weren't able to check in online since we haven't traveled on United since their computer system was recently updated so our information wasn't in the system -- what!?). The argument (yes, it went there) ultimately resulted in no bassinet. No one was helpful. No one was friendly. We told them so. It didn't help. They didn't care.

The three of us were so cramped in coach that Alex handed the baby life vest right back to them saying we didn't have space for it. He said if the plane went down we'd all be gone anyway. Somehow they were okay with that.

Disclaimer: Ava is the best, most adaptable baby in the world and only had a couple meltdowns during the flight (which for her means she cried for more than 30 seconds and she stopped as soon as I got up and walked around with her). Of course that was too much for the woman sitting next to us in her acid wash mom jeans and pullover sweater trying to impress her tall dopey travel companion. Did we have to sit next to the only person on the flight who hates babies? She literally rolled her eyes every time Ava said a thing and muttered complaints under her breath about Ava squirming and fussing and blowing her nose.

But thanks United for making traveling with a toddler such an enlightening experience.

Artichokes in Home Decor

My current obsession...

I saw this dried artichoke vase filler at Pottery Barn last summer and I'm still kicking myself for not pulling the trigger when I saw it because now it's discontinued.

I'm dying to put a bunch of these in apothecary jars on the mantle above the fireplace.

This one here just might do the trick:

Throw in a couple of these, and I think my artichoke fix may just be satisfied.

Hers and Mine: Wedding Party Dresses

I already shared what I will be wearing to accompany Ava down the aisle before Kristen in June, so I thought I would also give you a little preview of the adorable little ballerina dress Kristen chose for her flower girl, Ava (who is not only walking, by the way, Kristen, but running around the house getting lots and lots of practice).

Us Angels Tulle Ballerina Dress in Pewter

What I Never Leave Home (For Long) Without

I'm a list person. I've been writing lists since I was old enough to write. And I'm not going to lie, when I had the idea to post a list of some travel-musts, I did get a little excited. Plus, this exercise will help me actually remember to pack these things myself. But I do hope you'll also find it useful as you pack for your own adventures.

As promised here, below are a few of those oft left-behind items worth the real estate in your carry-on:

• Tide stain stick: Be sure not to get the Clorox look-alike, which contains bleach that will surely stain anything that is not supposed to be white.
• Band-aids: Doubly important if you plan to do any significant walking during the trip. 
• Electronic gadget accessories: Headphones, phone charger, camera battery charger, extra memory card or way to upload.
• A belt pack: I had seen a Louis Vuitton one that I loved, and then my mother-in-law made this for me and I can't tell you how nice it is to be hands-free especially when you have to have an ID on hand for easy navigation through airport security and yours are full of baby and baby gear.

We only have one short trip under our belts as a family with a small child, so it's possible I'll report back after the voyage with a revised edition.

Leopard Love

I've been seeing these leopard pants all over the place lately (compared to the more pricey option here) so when I saw them on the rack at Target while picking up a couple last-minute necessities for my weekend getaway, I impulsively swooped them up.

{with top from F21; shoes from Zara}

So the baby on my hip doesn't look quite as stylish as this gorgeous orange clutch (below) but I wouldn't trade my little fashion accessory in for anything.

{via Kendi Everyday}

Three Dresses

My first Asos order didn't quite turn out as well as I'd hoped. 

First of all, their sizing was all over the place. And I wasn't entirely impressed with the fabric quality, but it was decent for the price and not as bad as it could have been.

I'm not sure I'll be keeping any of these dresses. Which is why their free return shipping policy makes it a win even though it wasn't. 

This one fit the best of the four (like a glove actually) even though they were all the same size.

I couldn't zip this one all the way up in back, even though it's usually my hips that push me up a size, never my bust.

I didn't love how much the pockets of this one stuck out. And it was practically transparent.

I won't give up on Asos just yet, and now I have a better idea of which styles and sizes will work for me. 

This just means I won't have new dresses to wear in Europe. I guess I'll just have to do more shopping over there. Darn.

Indian Springs

I just returned from my first ever overnight away from Ava. An amazing friend of mine is getting married, so a fantastic group of ladies spent the weekend celebrating the bride-to-be in Napa. 

(Before I left, Alex told me he was actually excited about spending this quality time alone with Ava, and to be the one to take care of her all weekend. Alex is so amazing with Ava and seeing how he interacts with her has made me fall even more in love with him.)

The girls all went wine tasting all day Saturday, made a traditional Irish dinner of corned beef and cabbage last night, then dance-partied it up for hours in the living room of the charming cottage-style house we rented for the weekend.

Then today we detoxed at the most amazing spa, Indian Springs, in Calistoga. I had a facial that was just-right, and we floated around in the natural hot springs mineral pool all day -- it was so relaxing! Just what I needed. 

I missed my little cupcake like crazy though, and couldn't wait to get home to my little fam. But it was the perfect weekend. Sometimes you have to spend time away and miss the people you love to fully appreciate how good you have it.

I wanted to share some of my favorite things about Indian Springs that I plan to use as design inspiration as I tackle the landscaping in my backyard this spring.

Zooming in on the columns... I love these!

  

I may need this fountain. 

I love the burnt orange curtains and umbrellas throughout the resort.
And these metallic tile mosaics might be a fun weekend project.

I've always wanted an outdoor fireplace. I would live on this deck if I could.

I love how you can see the vignette of black and white photos through the mirror in this picture.

The fireplace on this deck area creates such a serene and cozy ambiance.
And I am in love with this buffet table. I have to find something similar for my dining room.

Just look at this mirror... Are you speechless?

The color and pattern of these day bed spreads would make such perfect throw pillows.

Breaking Bread on St. Patrick's Day

I tried this Irish soda bread recipe for the bread machine late last night/early this morning to celebrate being part Irish on this very important holiday.

The local grocery store had just sold their last half gallon of buttermilk by the time I made it over there so I just mixed a tablespoon of lemon juice per cup of milk. (Thank you for that tip, About.com; I'll never have to buy buttermilk again as long as I live.)

The soda bread was enjoyed by a large group of fine foodie ladies alongside some delicious corned beef and cabbage after an incredible day of wine tasting in Napa.

More weekend updates to follow...

Alex and I bought this baby a couple years ago and I'm always looking for great new bread machine recipes, so please share if you have one you love.

Just after adding the dried currants to the bread machine bowl.

Mommy-Daughter Movie Date

I normally wouldn't dream of taking Ava to a movie theater but the playgroup we recently joined hosted a family-friendly night at the movies last night. Since everyone was bringing their babies of all ages, I figured they would understand if Ava screamed "Woo-Woo" (her name for dogs or just about anything furry) during the show. So we packed up a snugly blanket, some warm milk, and prepared to enjoy The Lorax. She sat through the previews like the perfect date, but by the time the feature started, she didn't want anything to do with sitting still. She wanted to go up and down the stairs with the glowing lights -- up and down, up and down, up and down, over and over and over. Then we left, before the movie ended, to make it home in time for bedtime. So I think I'll be taking my other Love on any movie dates for the next few years.

An Apple a Day

What do you do with about a dozen apples?



This isn't the first time I've found myself with an overabundance of apples (my parents have a tree, neighbors have trees, we even have a tree back there in the yard somewhere).

Last time I made a yummy and super easy apple cobbler.

I've already boiled them this time so that I can mash some up with cinnamon and mix with Ava's oatmeal for breakfast.

But I'd love to hear any other suggestions you might have?

What's For Dinner? Taco Tuesday!

I know, it's only Monday, but "Taco Monday" doesn't really have the same ring to it, does it?

So I made a restaurant-style Mexican fiesta for dinner tonight.

Avocado is probably my absolute favorite food. It's great with Mexican food, sandwiches, seafood, or by itself. Actually, if I had to pick only one food to live on for the rest of my life, it would be avocado. But that would be a cruel mandate. I would not vote for the person who restricts the population to only one food. I digress...

Homemade guacamole: 3 avocados; 1/2 diced tomato; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1 tbsp. lime juice; salt and pepper to taste. Serves 2 with hearty appetites for both dipping and taco filling.

Homemade Mexican rice: In the rice cooker: Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil on quick-cook setting; add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion and sautée for a few more minutes; add 1 cup of Uncle Ben's rice and cook until golden (about 10 minutes); add 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (I used canned with the juice), 2 tsp. chili powder, and 1 3/4 cup water; cook on regular setting for the duration. Serves 4.

Shredded chicken.

Corn tortillas.



Alex was pleased. Ava was pleased. It was a happy home.

Going Bye-Bye

Ava learned how to wave and say "bye-bye" quite a while ago, but lately she's been abusing the gesture.

Whenever she feels the slightest bit of ennui she says "bye-bye" and demands an outdoor adventure.

She makes her way to the front door, sometimes climbing into her stroller all on her own to get the show on the road faster.

Sometimes she'll try to put her hat, or some other article of clothing, on her head to really move things along.

{wearing the matching hat and cape her Babcia made her by hand}

Spring Brunch Playdate

Since Ava was born and so many of our close friends gave birth soon after, nearly all of our social engagements revolve around the babies. Our favorite thing to do is now have friends over for good food and drink while watching the little ones discover each other. (I'm always worried Ava isn't socializing enough since she's home with Grandma all week. She lights up whenever she has the chance to interact with other kids and it really is the best thing for them.)

We had some great friends over for brunch today. We served mimosas, lattes, strawberries, creamy Greek yogurt, mini crab cakes from TJs (just pop these in the oven for about 9 minutes -- so easy and they're super fancy), and a dozen of these orange marmalade muffins.

They turned out to be more like biscuits, which is fine by me.

Here's my adaptation:

Sift together the following ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar

Cut in 1/2 cup shortening. Set aside.

Beat 1 egg with an electric mixer. Add 1 cup milk. (Both should be room temperature.)
Pour the dry mixture into the egg mixture. Add a tablespoon or two of orange zest. Let sit for about 45 minutes.

Spoon about a tablespoon of the mix into each paper-lined muffin cup. Then make an indentation into the middle of each one with the back of a teaspoon, and fill with a dollop of marmalade. Add another tablespoon or so of the muffin mix. Bake at 400° for 22-25 minutes.

Then, for the main course, I whipped up some garden omelettes with spinach, asparagus, shitake mushrooms, yellow and green onion, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and some fresh feta cheese straight from the farmer's market earlier this morning. I had chopped and sautéed everything earlier so all I had to do was pour the beaten egg (two per omelette seemed to work best) into the pan over medium heat (after adding a little olive oil) and add the fillings.

It was the perfect light but filling (and pretty healthy) brunch combination.

Of course Ava loved showing her buddy Luke all the fantastic new toys she received for her birthday. She also learned how to share (sometimes painfully so).

Always a Bridesmaid Dress Roundup

It's such an honor when a friend you deeply cherish asks you to stand beside her as she pronounces the biggest commitment of her life. Until you see the dress she expects you to wear... and you realize what she really thinks of you.

Just kidding. (Kind of.)

Actually, I've been extremely lucky in the bridesmaid dress department. My girls have never failed me. But also, the stereotyped "ugly bridesmaid dress" is apparently a thing of the past. I would wear any of the dresses some of my besties have chosen for their upcoming nuptials at subsequent formal events (says the girl who repurposed the bridesmaid dress worn at her own wedding; see below).

I was 6 months pregnant when I wore this Belsoie tiffany chiffon dress in teal.
The style really does work with all body types.

I spent the day oohing and aahing one of my best friends as she tried on wedding dresses. Sorry, I can't divulge the gorgeous gowns she's considering until after her main event. But I don't think there's any harm in giving you a sneak peek at what I will be wearing at three very special days I'm looking forward to over the next few months.

Here are some of the dresses you will find me in this coming wedding season:

1. This is my favorite of the three choices Kristen gave me for her classic outdoor June wedding.

J. Crew Sinclair silk chiffon dress in graphite

2. Tiffany chose this one for her vintage Hollywood glam affair this fall.

David's Bridal structured satin dress with convertible Neckline (Style F13629) in apple 

(Do we see a halter neckline trend here?)

3. Katie decided to let each of the girls pick out a dress in any style and any shade of light blue. This gives the dresses a really cool ombré effect when we're standing together in the pictures. (I seriously considered doing this until my bridesmaids and I found the universally flattering teal number above, which I obviously loved so much I had to wear it myself.)

Here's what I'm thinking:

Donna Morgan Strapless Silk Chiffon Dress in Angel Blue

But it really all depends on the dress Katie decides on...

Our Paris Hotel

We booked our hotel in Paris!

(Remember the apartment rental option we explored here?) 

I'm looking forward to the entire Europe trip -- a week in Florence to visit my mother-in-law while she's teaching abroad this semester, along with my father-in-law and sister-in-law, plus a weekend all together in Rome. This will be my first vacation with my in-laws (and Ava's too, obviously). 

But there is something extra special about the week our little family will spend alone together in Paris.

Paris has claimed a piece of my heart since I inexplicably decided I wanted French to be the foreign language I took in eighth grade rather than the more popular and practical option of Spanish (it's practically a prerequisite in California). I can't explain why, but I was drawn to the classic charm of the French culture. 

(And the food, of course, particularly the pastries.)

So we were looking for a place to stay in Paris that reflected that traditional French charm while still keeping within our budget. And we found it!

I love this traditional yellow suite.

Our room will overlook the courtyard rather than the busy street in front.

Creating Storage Where There is None

I spent most of last weekend organizing buttons, ribbon, hairbands, bathroom supplies, and all the little things I didn't have a place for. Instead of storing these things in drawers that Ava is now finding her way into despite the child safety locks (also works if you just don't have enough storage space), I decided to sort things into pretty jars and canisters I had stuffed away (see, we're freeing up space there too!) and set them on the appropriate counters and dresser tops (see this post for another example in Ava's room). That way, the things I use often are easily accessible and it will be easier to keep everything in its place.

And if you don't want your personal items out on display but your limited storage space demands that they still be out in the open, any of these lovelies from Neiman Marcus are worthy of any space in your home.

Antiqued White Canisters

Spring Closet Makeover

I have a confession to make: I've been pretty out of the loop from the fashion scene over the last few years. And my closet shamefully reflects that. The majority of my wardrobe is from high school. And that was a long time ago. So I'm ready to reconcile the lost time and start looking like the fashion diva I once dreamed to be with big plans of becoming a fashion designer (again, it was a very long time ago, as I was far from that image).

My second confession (which will not seem so shocking after the first): I had never shopped at Asos before. But I just happened to stumble upon this post on A Cup of Jo and I was initially drawn to all the pretty pastels. But being the bargain shopper I am, I ended up taking a look at the amazing sale going on right now.

You will be seeing me wearing each of the dresses below in the coming spring months:

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Don't forget to apply Joanna's promo code during checkout for an extra 20% off full-priced items through Sunday: ACUPOFJO.

A couple pastels, but also a couple brights that remind me of the tulip fields of Saint Stephens Green park in Dublin, Ireland where I spent a semester during college.

On a side note, it's always nice to have an efficient shopping experience online and I found the Asos website to provide that and more. Since web apps (and my new-found domesticity, obviously) have been consuming my focus all this time that I have not been becoming a fashion designer, I have come to appreciate good product design. Not only does Asos localize sizes and prices and automatically apply free shipping both ways anywhere in the world at checkout, but you can also create a list of your Saved Items that you can compare by a number of deciding factors (price, % discount, etc.). And check out the fashion finder for hours of inspiration!

Toddlers in the Kitchen

I haven't been working as many solids into Ava's menu as I think she's capable of, and have been looking for some more alternatives to the purees and cereals that primarily make up her diet. So I was very excited a local parents group hosted a baby/toddler cooking playdate. Yogurt parfaits and Puffs trail mix were on the menu.

I wasn't sure how Ava would handle it since she mainly causes mini catastrophes with food (she is a toddler, after all). But it was such a great way to venture out and let your little one try new foods without ending up with a pantry full of every flavor of Puffs and Melts under the sun.

This was such a fun experience for us, I thought I'd share some of the other ingredients available to us in the event you would like to get your mom friends and their toddlers together for a similar event.

Yogurt Parfait
Just layer any or all of the following into a plastic cup.

• Vanilla and/or strawberry yogurt
• Granola (Hawaiian granola is more fine than the Quaker variety and easier for smaller mouths with fewer teeth to chew)
• Cheerios (multi-grain)
• Raisins
• Banana slices
• Blueberries
• Grapes (pre-sliced in half)

Trail Mix
Pour a bit of any or each ingredient into a large mixing bowl and let your little one have loads of fun stirring it up with a wooden spoon. (Ava opted to just eat the snack directly from the mixing bowl, however, so another option is to just pour the ingredients directly into a plastic bag and shake.)

• Puffs in a variety of flavors (Happy Baby offers greens, apple, banana, sweet potato, and strawberry)
• Melts in  a variety of flavors (Happy Baby offers banana mango, mixed berry, and strawberry)
• Granola
• Cheerios
• Raisins

This snack, in particular, travels nicely when you're on the go.

The Wisdom of Babes

Sometimes I feel like Ava is wise beyond her years.

At her last well-check visit, the pediatrician asked whether she was talking yet and I told her, "Oh yeah. She's been talking for months. Oh, I'm probably just one of those biased mothers who thinks her child is a genius, aren't I? But I really do think Ava is advanced in her language development." I'm sure she was trying to stifle her laughter, but after I told her all the words Ava was saying and how she was making connections and communicating, she conceded that she actually is a little ahead of most other babies her age. (Yes! I knew it!)

And then there's Ava's emotional, or social, intelligence. Tonight as we were leaving the restaurant where we had dinner, she looked so compassionately at a woman eating her meal alone. I looked at Ava, then she looked at me, and in that moment we connected and seemed to know exactly what the other was thinking. Or was Ava just tired and zoning out and am I projecting my compassion onto her? Either way, I'm so proud of the little love muffin I'm raising and I have a feeling we're going to do great things together.

Post-Party Depression

Do you ever dread taking down your party decorations? I'm not talking about dreading it as an actual labor-intensive task, but you spend a lot of time and sometimes even money on these projects and it feels like such a waste to display them for only one day. 

Ava's birthday party was almost three weeks ago, but I still can't bring myself to throw away all the fun and festive tissue paper pom-poms we slaved over for the party. So I started thinking about what else I could do with them...

I hate the outdated ceiling fan in Ava's bedroom. It was in the house when we bought it, and while we remodeled almost everything else, the ceiling fans stayed.

Enter tissue paper pom-poms. I tied a few to the pull-chains and gave the room an immediate boost of party-time fun.

Ava adores them!

I also strung the fabric pennant banner across the valance over the sliding glass door. Many baby rooms are designed to include both of these elements, so why not re-purpose the party decor?

Love this nursery.

Another idea: Fill all those apothecary jars used for candy with hair bands and bows (I was looking for a storage solution for those things!), decoupaged clothespins my mom made for my baby shower (they really should be out on display), unspooled ribbon scraps, and various other knick-knacks I didn't have a place for. These items can be easily transferred to large plastic zip-lock bags when you need the jars for your next fête.

Packing Tip No. 1

I'm sure I'll be posting a number of helpful packing and travel tips as I'm starting to get things organized for our Europe trip coming up in just a few weeks! So here's the first installment:

I like to gather up all the sample size products I've accumulated (like the ones you get from Sephora when you accumulate so many points) so that I don't have to purchase travel sized products (or to supplement those I've purchased) or pour my full-size products into travel bottles. This also gives me a great excuse to try the new products if I haven't gotten around to it yet.

Just be sure to pack them in a clear container if you'll be taking them on the plane with you.

Clear Zippered Cubes from The Container Store

Of course, there are those daily products we just can't spend a day without, so The Container Store has you covered for those with travel bottles in all shapes and sizes.

I love these aluminum misters that would be great filled with a refreshing water and lemon combination to help you freshen up in the throes of transport.

Aluminum Mister Bottles from The Container Store

Some hotels also provide mouthwash, mending kits, even a shoe mitten that I've stashed away to keep in my travel bag for future trips. You never know when you may need such items while away from home and they hardly take up any space.

Stay tuned for a later post on some of the items I never travel without.

Happy Friday!

Hers and Mine: Shoes

Nordstrom is having a shoe sale, and since my will-power to resist a good Nordy's sale is low, we're getting ready to stock up on a couple pairs for Ava (since she's starting to walk more and more, she'll surely need walking shoes for Europe!), and maybe a couple pairs for Mom while we're at it.

Let's start with this super gray duo, shall we?

Get your own (or hers, rather) right here.

And find some of these for yourself here.

It's been pretty cold and rainy here the last couple days so these seem to fit well with the weather, but if you're looking for some with a little more spring in their step, try these on for size...

Get hers here.

Get yours here.

You can probably tell I'm in love with the mini Toms for baby girls. They seem to be the perfect, easy shoe for a toddler. I can't say I've ever joined the Toms club in my own size, but if you really wanted to be matchy-matchy with your baby girl, there's no shortage in your own size here.