I don't know about you but for me, a laugh cures everything. Not just any laugh but a deep, belly laugh. The kind that bellows through the house and is finished off with a few awkward snorty giggles. … [Read more...]
I Say No! Grandma Says Yes! Guess Who Won?
April 1, 2012 | 8 Comments | 556 views
Apparently there's no statute of limitations when it comes to mom getting the final word. Even if you are damn near 30. Mom still wins. For months Kaydee (4-1/2) has been asking for one of those hideous Monster High Dolls. Time and time again I told her no for the simple fact that they're creepy and freak me out. They're monsters with raunchy clothing. No.No.No. And then she came home from grandma's house with this ... The not-so-funny … [Read more...]
Good Morning, Let’s Start the Day Off with a Prompt Care Visit
March 18, 2012 | 10 Comments | 539 views
The only thing worse than getting woken up by an alarm clock on a Sunday morning is having your entire day thrown off schedule with a little Prompt Care visit. We were already off schedule today with my husband taking a job that ended at 3am, a new one that started at 9am and toss in a few thunderstorms scaring the kids out of the beds. It really got us all off to a grumpy start for the day. Then, just as we were making breakfast plans and … [Read more...]
Happy 3rd Birthday Emmaleigh Sue Helen – My Baby!
February 24, 2012 | 9 Comments | 667 views
I was joking on Facebook this morning that now that Emma is three it's probably time I stop calling her my baby. Even though she clearly walks, talks, recites the alphabet and can use an iPhone better than I can, she's still my baby. She'll always be my baby! Evidently I'm not the only mom that refers to her youngest as the baby seeing from the replies that there are adults still being called the baby. So I guess it's okay if I do too. … [Read more...]
Go-Wash-Go Potty Training Tips from Sam’s Club
October 11, 2011 | 7 Comments | 1,713 views
Right after I had my first child, a wonderful little boy, everyone would always tell me that I was in for a treat when it came time to potty train. They said, oh boys are sooo hard and girls are much easier to potty train. HA HA HA! That was a joke right? It had to have been because my son was potty trained very quickly before he hit the age of three. My two daughters on the other hand, they are the stubborn ones. Kaydee was 3 1/2 before she … [Read more...]
Those Wild Curly Headed Girls
October 9, 2011 | 12 Comments | 2,465 views
Pretty much since the day I started posting pictures of my daughters, one comment about them I've gotten the most has been about the hair. Specifically the curls. They are topic of discussion with friends, family and more often strangers. It's either "oh my gosh, I just love their curls" or "where did they get those curls from?". My response, thank you and I don't know. The truth is, I don't know. I've always had straight hair with a … [Read more...]
My Twinn | A Unique Doll for Your Unique Child
September 22, 2011 | 13 Comments | 2,329 views
When I was a kid, I dreamed of having a fancy doll, with hair I could brush, accessories and clothes I could dress her up in. Even more, I wanted a doll that looked like me. Being the extremely pale kid I was with dirty blond to mousy brown hair and blue eyes, it was pretty much impossible to find a doll like that on a store shelf. Now here I am, years later, with two little girls that are anything but typical. Kaydence, my ultimate girly-girl … [Read more...]
Tips for Easing a Child into Early Childhood Education
August 30, 2011 | No Comments | 1,300 views
In just a few short days my oldest daughter will be starting her second year of Preschool, also known as Early Childhood Education. Living in a school district with a very rigorous academic schedule, I understand how important it is for her to get the earliest start possible to prepare her for the years of education ahead.As a stay at home mom, I worried, probably a little too much, about letting my "baby" out of the nest so to speak. Having … [Read more...]
Why Every Dad Should Have a Princess
July 22, 2011 | 15 Comments | 2,972 views
My husband walked in the door after a typical day at the office. We proceeded with the usual hey, how was your day? what did you do? anything interesting happen? and then he remembers something. Instead of his grab-n-go lunch my husband had a luncheon which he brought one of his officers to. At some point during the lunch the officer says "did you know you have glitter all over the right side of your face? A lot of it!" He laughs and remembers … [Read more...]
Toddlers Wearing Nail Polish: Too Young or Too Cute?
July 19, 2011 | 28 Comments | 4,206 views
In today's world of parenting controversy, moms are talking nail polish. Yes, nail polish. A little bottle of color added to fingernails and toenails used to make a fashion statement. As a parent of two little girls, "piggy painting" as we call it is actually one of my favorite activities to do with my girls. They've been enjoying it since they could walk and talk. The only nail polish concern I have is the chemicals used in it, which … [Read more...]
