This past week Hank and Gus ran in their first track meet. Hank wanted to wear a tank top, because that is what runners wear. That was the extent of our preparation for this momentous event. Hank had big expectations. Gus had none…because Gus rarely does. Hank went on and on all day. He was … Continue reading The Fifty Meter Dash
Yesterday the boys and I loaded up the car and went for a little road trip. We wondered into the picturesque Northwest Iowa. Great things come out of Northwest Iowa….The Speech Mom being one of them. We road tripped about an hour to a gym called We Rock The Spectrum in Orange City, Iowa. And … Continue reading They Really Do Rock
Tongue tied. Such a hot topic. I mean it is right up there with Pippa Middleton's wedding and Beyonce'e baby bump. Right? I sadly did not know either of these pop culture reference until I read them in a People Magazine at my Doctor's office today. So a tongue tie is way more of a … Continue reading Tongue Tied
Manners are huge, right? But here is the thing: they are not huge. I am all about raising polite kids. I spend very little time worrying about my kids growing up to be successful. I do spend quite a bit of time worrying about raising my kids to be nice to other people. So, why … Continue reading No Thank You, Please
I scream, you scream, all toddlers scream for ice cream! The new Bloom Box is out and ready to roll! Get excited! Because it is ICE CREAM themed! I love ice cream. I feel like that is a silly statement. Who doesn’t love ice cream? Which is the reason the new Bloom Box is ice … Continue reading Ice Cream Makes Healthy Eaters….at Stensland’s
If you know my Hank, you know he is a talker. If he has your attention, he isn't going to let it go. He is going to tell you a story. And not just any story, but a story of great importance, an epic saga that will engage you and leave you pondering his wise … Continue reading Yesterday, when I was a baby…
Hank has been bossy lately. Gus hates it. Today I overheard him say, "Gus...what did I say? You better listen to me." while they were playing football. Gus is going to have a long life. Being bossy isn't just something done by three-year olds. It is something done by every single parent in the world. … Continue reading Bossy Pants
“Say ball.” “Ball.” “Say baby.” “Baby.” “What do you want?” --- “Which one do you want?” -- “I know you can say baby and ball! Now tell me which one you want!” Telling your kiddo to “Say (enter word here)” is not super helpful. Don’t get me wrong, they are still learning when you tell … Continue reading Say (enter word here)
"Sooner or later...." When someone starts a sentence like this, I cringe. I am not a "Sooner or later" type of girl. I am not a "Hold your breath and wait" kind of lady. I am a doer. I seek answers. I read, I research, I ask. I do not hold my breath and wait. … Continue reading Sooner or Later
“I don’t think they eat enough.” I hear it nearly every day. From moms, from grandmas, from daycares. I am not saying it is annoying that I hear it every day. I am always high fiving moms, grandmas, and daycare providers for caring so darn much. High five people! Toddlers are tricky little buggers. If … Continue reading Toddler Serving Size
