The library really has so much to offer year round. However, we\’ve had a tendency to utilized it the most during the colder months and rainy days. I need to get better at making the library visits more of a priority. My oldest loves to read books and would read all day long. MyContinue reading “Checking it Out ~ The Library”
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Being Okay With Staying Home
My oldest working on the letter S and my youngest just exploring crayons and stickers Being okay with staying home. This phrase has two meanings. The first has to do with making the decision to be a stay at home mom. The second has to do with staying home and not going out for theContinue reading “Being Okay With Staying Home”
Hello 2017!
Welcome to 2017! The calendar says its a new year and a new year means many things. It means that some of the things we enjoy keep on going into the next year, but it also means a time for change. Usually the end of a year and the beginning of new is theContinue reading “Hello 2017!”
The Magic of Christmas
It\’s December. Thanksgiving weekend was just wrapping up a little over a week ago, and Christmas, well it\’s really just around the corner. Ask any kid old enough, it\’s only 18 days away. Okay, so less than three weeks away, but you know those days are going to fly by and before we knowContinue reading “The Magic of Christmas”
P is for Potty Training
Pee, poop, potty seats…all things potty training. Before I get into what we did, there are a few things you need to know. 1. What worked for my son, may or may not work for your child. Tweak it to fit your child\’s needs. 2. By potty trained, he is using the potty throughoutContinue reading “P is for Potty Training”
Why I Don\’t Make My Kid Share
Gasp! I don\’t make my kid share. And guess what, I am not going to make your kid share either. What I do teach is taking turns, waiting your turn, patience, and the respectful way to use words. I\’ve been a teacher for over ten years. I\’ve worked with a variety of ages. And whenContinue reading “Why I Don\’t Make My Kid Share”
The Thunderstorms of Life
The past two mornings we\’ve had thunderstorms roll through early in the morning. Too early to be awake for the day, but hard to go back to sleep as they move through. And yet, we have more in store for tonight and tomorrow morning. Normally, I like a good old fashion thunderstorm…every now andContinue reading “The Thunderstorms of Life”
Kids, Marriage, & Yourself
As we grow up, we begin to learn and see what life is like. We go from being kids, to being an adult. Our roles and abilities are ever changing. Then we get married and have kids of our own. Suddenly, we shift from taking care of ourselves, to taking care of our spouse andContinue reading “Kids, Marriage, & Yourself”
When Your Birth Story is Different Than You Had Hoped
If you ask me, \”how many kids do you have?\” I will tell you that I have three. I can see the look in your eye as you wonder, three? Where is the third? How old are they? Boy or girl? I\’ve seen the look countless times, enough to admit, that sometimes I will sayContinue reading “When Your Birth Story is Different Than You Had Hoped”
Exercise, Health, and Finding Success
I\’ve tried on and off to get healthy for years. Eat better, exercise more, weight loss challenges. I got better at it and more consistent after I had our first son. When it came time to model healthy behaviors for my son, I did find myself stumbling some still, but managed to do better. EspeciallyContinue reading “Exercise, Health, and Finding Success”
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