Dear Son, This week, while you have been excited about your future birthday presents, you have also repeatedly let me know that you don’t want to be six. Maybe you are worried that you won’t be my baby anymore. Or maybe you have realized how fast time really is, and you just want to […]
Breastfeeding in Public
It’s National Breastfeeding Week! My babies are 5 and 6 now, and it seems like a lifetime ago when breastfeeding was a daily occurrence around here. But this week has me thinking back to that time… I remember sitting on a cold tile floor in a bathroom stall of some store’s bathroom, […]
Introducing a New Puppy to Kids
Meet Lexi, the newest member of our family! As you can see, we’ve been busy! With a pair of energetic kids, who are super excited to have a puppy, I’ve been doing just as much training of the kids as I have the pup! Thinking of getting a puppy? Here are […]
Valentine’s Tradition
Last year I started a new Valentine’s tradition with the kids: Valentine’s Message Hearts. The idea is really simple. Each day before Valentine’s Day, starting on February 1, I cut out a heart for each child. Then I wrote a little note with a unique reason I love them. Some of the […]
Toys I’ll Skip This Christmas
For those who celebrate Christmas, the holiday shopping season is officially in full swing. As you wander the aisles, looking for that perfect gift, I’d like to point out some real winners I’ve seen in the toy aisles this year… Get your credit cards ready, because I know you are going to […]
