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Nap Snack

Parenting Math: 1 trip to see Santa + 1 midday trip to the grocery store - 1 regular nap = 4:30pm, sound asleep on the living room couch, mid-snack, with an arm stuck in the cracker box. To see more photos like … Continue Reading

These Boots Are Made For Wearin’

Day 3. We're on Day 3 of a certain wardrobe choice that my youngest son, Spencer (2.5), has recently embraced. Early in October, I started planning for my boys' Halloween costumes. Following in their mother's footsteps, they decided they wanted to … Continue Reading

Sigh

I swear, he really is using the potty. We're having...poop issues... … Continue Reading

My Top Potty Training Tips

There is no end to the crazy and sometimes gross topics that parenting bloggers can write about on their blogs. Potty training is no exception. I'm not going to pretend that this post is going to be chock-full of advice you've never heard before or … Continue Reading

Busy Bags by Busy Moms

Going out to eat with my kids can be a nightmare. An absolute disaster. Come to think of it, going anywhere that requires waiting at this stage is bound to be awful. Because of this, I try to keep the ever-present diaper bag stocked with some simple … Continue Reading

Chatterboxes

Sometimes I still find it hard to believe that I have a three year old and a two year old. At times, I think I should be more tired than I am, but then again, I'm plenty tired. I'm quiet used to the "Whew! I wish I had their energy!" … Continue Reading

Crayons and Compromise

Jamie is en route to her new home in Pennsylvania and will be popping in here and there for awhile, but we will be a little off-schedule for awhile until she and her family settle in. If you are interested in writing a guest post for us, please let … Continue Reading

Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.

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I want to know who it was that decided "The Terrible Two's" were going to be the phase of child-rearing that we would use to scare new parents. Is it just the alliteration thing? Because seriously, 2? No big deal. It's no picnic, but I'm … Continue Reading

Wish List: Highlights for Children High Five Magazine

A magazine for preschoolers? Why not?! When my mom first suggested getting my son Miles (then 2.5) a subscription to Highlights High Five Magazine last year, I wasn't sure what to think. It sounded like fun, but I wasn't convinced he would … Continue Reading

No End In Sight

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Seven months ago, I thought it was almost over. I was emotionally torn, a sense of peace mixed with sadness. I didn't want it to end, but I knew it would eventually. But it still hasn't...At 20 months of age, Spencer is still nursing. Just … Continue Reading