Dear Squishy, It is hard to go anywhere these days and not see something to do with Marvel’s The Avengers, so I am hardly surprised at your growing interest in superheroes! If we ask you who your favorite superhero is you answer with out hesitation… CAPTAIN AMERICA! (Good choice my love… he is my favorite too!) Although some days you do waver… Iron … [Read more...]
Re-discovering Easter Through a Child’s Eyes
This may only be my son’s 3rd Easter but it is already one of my favorite holidays as a mother. To watch your child find joy in the activities surrounding Easter is pretty amazing. For instance: If I asked you to tell me what comes to mind when you think Easter Bunny + Baby … I am willing to bet Karate Chopping is not a phrase you would have mentioned. Many families spend all … [Read more...]
How To Encourage A Lifetime Love of Sports
Dear Squishy, I don’t remember how old I was the first time I got to go to a Cubs game. But I do remember even at that young age knowing it was a pretty big deal. To sit in Wrigley field with my father and watch the Cubs play baseball was and continues to be one of my favorite things in life. It isn’t so much about who is playing to me, (although I did develop my first … [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...]