This post was sent to me just at the right time. I needed to be reminded of the importance of taking time to focus on the root of the problem, instead of the immediate problem. Here are a few great tips from Inner Parents that might help you through one of those "I ONLY wear … Continue reading Guest Post: The Difficulties of Parenting
"We are going to be late." I say it more than I say anything. I say it at least 12 times before I leave the house. I say it when we leave for church, swimming lessons, preschool....pretty much before we leave for anyway. The amount of times I say it is honestly ridiculous. Last week … Continue reading Late
Hank has a friend at school. His friend is smart and kind. His friend is always happy to see us when we arrive (typically running late) to the gym in the morning. Hank's friend smiles and waves and asks Hank if he wants to play legos, or hula hoops, or whatever it is his friend … Continue reading Girl friends, not girlfriends
Do you want... No. Should we go.... No. Will you.... No. This is a typical conversation between Gus, my two-year-old, and myself go. And I know better. Because it's my job to know. My husband does not have this excuse. I hope he doesn't read this blog post...because as much as I hate it when … Continue reading Don’t Ask A Toddler
First, high five. You guys are awesome. Your support and encouragement on opening Bloom has meant more to me than I can ever explain. Opening Bloom is the biggest and scariest decision of my life. But you are all making the "eek, what did I just do?!" feelings a lot less "eeky." I have had … Continue reading Bloom Q & A Session
Please welcome Sreeya to the blog today! She is doing amazing things to get your little one to play imaginatively and creatively! Get ready to learn, people! 6 Reasons To Introduce Your Digital Native To Wooden Toys With the popularity of action figures, branded cartoon character toys, electronic toy gadgets and computer games (all … Continue reading Guest Post: 6 Reasons to Introduce Your Digital Native To Wooden Toys
When I started writing this blog, I did it to share what I know with moms that want to know more. And can you believe all you crazy moms out there that care so much about your child that you will spend the rare few minutes you have to yourself reading this blog? Crazies. My … Continue reading Stop Reading This
When Hank was born, I went nuts. I bought a ton of Christmas gifts. And then Christmas came and we realized we had a few problems: 1. He was 3 months old and could not open any of his gifts...and 2. He did not care. Not even enough to try and put the bows and … Continue reading The Four Gift Rule
I was going to write about something holidayesque and cheery today. Something about how much I love the holidays and how hard we work to make sure our children are understanding the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Maybe about how we have made our house look like a candy and present factory by baking … Continue reading I Do Not Like My Child
Chipmunk cheeks. So adorable. Gus owns a set - and I am in love. Everything about those sweet little cheeks make me happy....everything that is, until he keeps his food packed away in there. Gross. It is called pocketing. And if you have a pocketer, you know how delightful horrible it can be. If you … Continue reading What ya got in those cheeks?
