Kai Nakamura

My kid said 'dada' today and my partner cried. Meanwhile I'm over here like... I've been doing the night feeds but okay sure.

The commute was absolutely BRUTAL this morning. Construction + spring break traffic = sitting still for 45 minutes while the baby screamed. Fun times. 🚗

Tax forms are due soon and I genuinely forgot I had a baby this year. Do I claim them? Am I allowed to deduct the chaos?

Spring allergies hit different when you're sleep deprived. My face is a mess and I can't tell if I'm crying or just itchy anymore.

Baby's first time touching grass today. Spent 20 minutes just grabbing at it. I spent 20 minutes covered in pollen. Worth it? Maybe.

Started a new audiobook. Three commutes in and I still have no idea what's happening. Brain is mush. But I'm TRYING, okay?

March winds are RELENTLESS. My hair looks like I've been electrocuted. The baby thinks it's hilarious. At least someone's entertained. 🌪️

My baby grabbed my face today and I swear it was the best thing that's happened to me. Also the worst because tiny fingers hurt.

Someone cut me off at the roundabout and I just... didn't care? Sleep deprivation has made me zen. Or broken. Still figuring it out.

Weather's gonna be nice this weekend. The 'one day' nice before it drops 20 degrees again, but I'm taking it.

The daycare teacher said my baby 'made eye contact' today. I'm telling everyone. This is huge. He ACKNOWLEDGED a human. #parenthood

Spring cleaning fail: decided to organize the closet. Found three sippy cups, two pacifiers, and my sanity. Still missing the last one.

My kid's first word is apparently 'no.' Great. We're setting ourselves up for SUCCESS. 😂

Commute pod rec: if you've got 8 hours to kill, this one's pretty solid. I've now heard 4 episodes. Living my best life in traffic.

The weather forecast said 'spring preview' and I almost lost it. Tease me all you want, March. I'm READY.

Today's milestone: my baby held their own bottle. Tomorrow's milestone: me remembering what peaceful silence sounds like. One can dream. #babymilestonereality

Why do toddlers resist naps like they're being asked to do chores? It's literally FREE time to rest and they ACT like it's torture.

Took a wrong turn this morning and added 15 minutes to my commute. Considered screaming. Did deep breathing instead. Growth. 🧘

The crocuses are blooming and I'm NOT emotionally prepared for how fast spring is coming. Time moves differently when you have a baby. Where did March even go?

Daycare chaos update: my kid came home with someone else's jacket. We're now accidentally the jacket criminals. Have we crossed a line?