Big news! I have officially registered for my first 5k! (photo credit) Ryno Running - The Las Vegas 5k!! I get to run a flat course, which being super new to running, and actually having professed that I would never be a runner... (I am actually excited to eat my words on that one!) is good. Plus you get to take your race photo in front of the Las Vegas sign! I have … [Read more...]
Toddler Talk | From the Author of The Butt Book Comes Poopendous!
Welcome to the all new Toddler Talk! Hosted by: Family and Life in Las Vegas - Emily and Squishy (2.5) Crazy About My Baybah - Lolo and Baybah (2.5) The Life of a Sippy Cup Mom - Melissa & Hayden(4) If you want to follow this on twitter or plan on tweeting your post, please use hashtag: #toddlertalk** Toddler Talk was created as a place for moms and dads of toddlers to … [Read more...]
The greatest gifts a parent can give | Dear Squishy
Dear Squishy, The other day as I looked over at you playing, I found tears springing to my eyes. You were playing at Kidville, and you were doing everything all on your own. You even shared with another child without prompting. It was as if you had grown up right in front of my face. And it hit me in that moment how quickly time catches up with you. I admit I … [Read more...]
Creating a Children’s Reading Space
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald Now that my son is a little older, and has discovered a healthy love of books one of the things I would love to do with his room is to add a reading corner where he can fall into a book whenever he pleases. He LOVES reading his books. I turned to Pinterest for inspiration and this is what I found! I really love … [Read more...]
When do you plan on having a second child?
This is the question I was asked last week. BY MY MANICURIST! Sure, we have all been asked by our family members, and even friends get a pass here. Caring minds do want to know. But I have to draw a line when my manicurist asks me! Last week I sneaked away during Squishy’s nap and headed over to the nail salon. I don’t do it very often, but when I can I really … [Read more...]