Some days, the rhythm of being home can be overwhelming. Wake up. Give 2-year-old yogurt. Nurse baby. Change diaper. Do "school time." Dress 2-year-old. Play outside. Help 2-year-old go potty. Read "Winnie-the-Pooh's ABCs" and "Madeline" and "Hush Little Puppy." Blow up balloons. Color a picture. Attempt to take pictures of the girls together. Start a […]
Here's one snack brand that my 2-year-old daughter and I both love: Snikiddy. Snikiddy prides itself on making snacks that are: "Simple. Wholesome. Real." And I might add "delicious" to that tagline. I'm not a pro at reading food labels, but these snacks do appear to be healthier and more "natural" than other similar snack […]
Lately, I've been on a hunt for children's books that teach lessons. Not academic lessons, mind you. We have plenty of that kind. We have stacks of books that teach numbers and letters and colors and vocabulary. I'm talking about social and moral lessons. Books that teach sharing and good manners and the importance of putting […]
"Let's do SCHOOL TIME!" That's a common request from my 2 1/2-year-old daughter these days. And you should see her say it: Her whole face lights up and she squeezes her fists in excitement. She jumps up and down and runs into my office as soon as I give her the green light. She loves […]
When I was pregnant, I tried very hard not to spend money on pregnancy-specific products. After all, I reasoned, why should I spend money on items that I would only use for 9 months? I was fortunate to have friends pass on maternity clothes to me (I always pass my maternity clothes on to others […]
Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that dental visits begin with the appearance of a child's first tooth, typically around six months but no later than one year? "First Visit by First Birthday" is their motto. Here's the thing: we haven't taken our 2 1/2 year old to the dentist yet. […]
I remember asking myself both of those questions when I was pregnant with my first child in 2006 (see right - that's a photo of me 2 weeks before I had my daughter). 3 1/2 years later, I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 2-month-old...and I'm a little more "baby-wise" than I was […]
I should send out a press release with that title. Even though I don't really have an award to hand out. But, IF I did, aden + anais would get it. These receiving blankets trump all other receiving blankets and swaddling blankets that we have tried (yes, even the highly-acclaimed "Miracle" Blanket...). Actually, we recently […]