Today my baby girl takes a big step towards not being a baby girl. It’s her first day of preschool. And, while some of you might have had your kids in preschool or day-care since they were only a few months old (or even a few weeks old), this is her very first time in […]
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Apparently it’s not ALL Sugar and Spice
My daughter has begun to show a bit of a mean streak. She has started to say things like: Go away mom! I don’t like you. He looks creepy. And the killer. Just this morning she said, “I don’t love you anymore mommy.” Now, I realize that she’s probably just testing out some new feelings, […]
Do your Kids Play Computer Games?
We are a tech-heavy household. That’s not to say that we don’t do any hands-on activities, such as crafts, coloring, and puzzles. It’s just that both my husband and I love technology and use it daily. So, it’s only natural that our baby girl will grow up in a technology-filled house and will learn to […]
Michael Jackson’s Death Got Me Thinking…How do you explain death to children?
Michael Jackson is dead. Dead! And while my three year old will not understand the relevance of that, my husband and I sat at home last night repeatedly saying to ourselves, “Wow!” I’m not sure why it hit harder than when any other celebrity dies. These things don’t usually phase me. I mean, I don’t […]
Hooray for Potty Training!
After much time spent on attempting to potty train and many ups and downs, we have been having regular success this past week. Baby girl has actually used the potty at least once each day. She even went and sat down by herself without me or her dad having to make her sit. Major improvements, […]
