A few years ago, I stopped making resolutions. Instead started to make monthly goals. Setting goals is a great way to successfully achieve your dreams. Sometimes it takes several mini goals to reach your big resolution. Only making resolutions can be overwhelming. Goals help make them more attainable. Setting goals is also a great way to help your child succeed in … [Read more...]
Who sleeps UNDER the Christmas Tree? {#WW Dear Squishy}
Dear Squishy, This past weekend we finally got our Christmas Tree up. When we finished we brought out the Christmas Tree Skirt and wrapped it around the bottom. When we finished you exclaimed "Christmas Tree SLEEPY!?" (You call blankets sleepys.) I laughed and told you that it was a skirt to finish dressing the Christmas Tree. You pretty much just walked away... as two … [Read more...]
Toddler Holiday Pictures {Dear Squishy #WW}
Dear Squishy, Well, I can tell you taking you to get pictures done at the Picture People wasn't as easy as it was when you were 3 months old. Back then you just laid there and smiled. You were the happiest most mellow little baby ever! You are still extremely happy, but mellow isn't exactly the term I would use to describe you. Active, Energetic, Sassy, … [Read more...]
The Magic of the Season Through a Child’s Eyes
Dear Squishy, This past week I trekked you out to the opening day of Opportunity Village's Magical Forest. While we went because I knew you would enjoy the holiday magic, we also went to the Magical Forest because all proceeds raised go to help people with disabilities at Opportunity Village. You loved the carousel. You asked to ride the zebra both times we rode, but … [Read more...]
Walmart Baby Steps | Advice for new parents for all the steps along the way!
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...]