When I found out I was pregnant with Squishy I got a lot of advice. People I didn't even know were giving me advice. Some of it was awesome, other tips not so much. The absolute best advice I got while I was pregnant was: "YOUR CHILD, YOUR CHOICE. - Do your research and decides what works best for YOU." The reality is for every choice you make for yourself and your … [Read more...]
Name That Tune… Breakdancing Toddlers {Wordless Wednesday}
This is one of those pictures where you took it at just the RIGHT moment. Thanks to my friend who captured our children in a perfect dancing moment! So what song do you think they are dancing to? … [Read more...]
10 Holiday/Christmas Books for Children
The holidays are right around the corner. This week we will be cutting into the bird or enjoying or tofurky and giving thanks for our families and blessings. Children seem to learn quickly that after we discard our leftovers it is time to focus on Christmas. Even my two year old has been asking for Santa lately. (Smart kid, sees the big man one time this year, gets a … [Read more...]
Warning: Animal muppet pajamas may cause crazy behavior! {#MuppetMonday}
Perhaps teaching my son what Animal from the Muppets says wasn't such a good idea afterall.... The moment he put on his new Animal Muppets JamJams, he started chasing me around the house yelling WOMAN!! Well, at least he looked pretty stinking cute doing it! Make sure you check out the blogs below for more Muppet Monday posts, and link up your own if you … [Read more...]
The Day I Spanked My Son | Mothering Moments I NEVER thought would happen.
Before I can start this post, I feel like I need to clarify one thing: I believe strongly in the parenting philosophy of "Your child, Your choice." I know spanking is a hot button topic, but this post is not about right or wrong. It is simply me sharing a choice I made as a mother, and a moment that changed that choice. There are several things I said I would never as a … [Read more...]