The boys are learning about colors at school. They love it. Gus loves it most. He is taking his color days very seriously. He especially took green day seriously. Because for once we had a pair of green shorts. This was so much better than the navy, gray, or black shorts we make him typically … Continue reading Inexpensive Ways to Work on Colors
When Hank first started on puree, I made them. Because I had one child. And that child was only going to get the best. So I steamed pees and boiled carrots. I pureed until every mini mason jar in the city had been filled with mushy love. I thawed and warmed to perfection. And he … Continue reading Stage 5 Baby Foods
It's almost that time. School is sneaking up on me. And all I can see in my near future is a bunch of packing. I spend a large portion of every morning packing. Packing nap blankets, packing show and tell, water bottles, snow pants, mittens, permission slips, folders....and LUNCH. But this year, my friends, this … Continue reading Lunch Prep 101
I took the month of July off from writing. Because once in a while it is okay to take a break, right? I hope none of you noticed. Not because I hope no one missed my ramblings, but because I hope you were all out - enjoying every minute of Summer with your family and … Continue reading Every Last Drop of Summer
If you know me, you know I enjoy planning a vacation just about as much as I enjoy going on a vacation. I spend hours pouring over itineraries, menus, lists, reviews - like it is the damn Divinci Code...and I love every minute of it. It's pathetic and I do not care. I know, most … Continue reading Ultimate Family Guide to the Black Hills
I recently made the realization that I have not so much as gone to the bathroom alone in the past two years. I also realized I was not sure where my butt ended and my thigh began - and nobody wants a buthigh. So after some contemplating of how I can find a way to … Continue reading Bare Barre
Hank and I have had a rough couple of months. There has been a lot of yelling. A lot of throwing. A lot of refusal, hitting, and hurtful words. John and I have tried it all. We have removed him from the situation. We have made him miss events and lose toys. He has spent … Continue reading It’s Not You, It’s Me
My friend Britt, from Brittzinkpt.com, and I teamed up to pull together our knowledge on developmental norms. We are starting early at 6 months. What should a little one be doing at 6 months? Great question! Obviously your 6 month old child is not ordering you around, asking where their shoe is, or telling you … Continue reading 6 month Development
How To Help Your Kids To Make Healthy Choices Considering it’s difficult to find nutritious meals at schools these days, it’s crucial that you do your due diligence at home to make sure your kids learn the importance of making healthy choices early on in life. Obesity rates aside (more than 12 million kids in … Continue reading Guest Post: How to Help Your Kids Make Healthy Choices
My mom is the best. She is so great that I consider her one of my best friends. She did a a killer job of being a mom until I was about 20, then being a cool and horrifying mix of mom and friend until about 28...which is around the time she slid right into … Continue reading Validate
