Early on we decided that we wouldn’t potty train. We would let our kids learn to use the potty in their own time and at their own pace. This hasn’t stopped us from bringing up the potty and reminding our littles that it is there to use we don’t say much beyond that. That was … [Read more…]
Some parenting things just seem to be common knowledge, expected happenings and things that you can fully prepare for and then there are times when something needs to nearly smack you in the face for you to fully get the message. For us this is sleep and adventuring. Before I get into it all let’s … [Read more…]
The days are long and hard but are also flying by so quickly. I often feel that I am just trying to make it through the day. Living so many days in survival mode and simply going through the motions. Days like these often start and end cranky. The only goal of the day is to … [Read more…]
This season of life and parenting just hasn’t been my favorite lately. I’m struggling. Struggling to stay on top of my emotions, on top of my hot temper. Struggling to find peace in the moments of chaos and frustration. Struggling to meet the needs of myself and my family. Struggling to make my home clean … [Read more…]
Coffee. I have morning ritual where I stand in the kitchen and sip my coffee, leave it for a few hours and come back to it cold and then chug. Either way if it wasn’t for coffee I’m not sure how I would get through most of my days. Fitness. Once I have cleared all the … [Read more…]
Photo Credit: Paperfish Studios This past weekend I found myself sitting in a dimly lit restaurant at a table for two with my husband. No kids, no distractions, just us. We enjoyed a meal that didn’t involve sticky hands, children climbing out of their chair, or racing to see if we could break our record … [Read more…]
Neil was recently out of town for four entire days which meant four days on my own with two littles. That’s 4 full days including 4 bedtimes and by the end of day 4 I was exhausted. I have come to realize 3 nights is my max before I start to go a little batty. … [Read more…]
This post is sponsored LARABAR. Playdates, nature walks, gymnastics class, swimming lessons the list can go on and on. What can I say being a parent of two little ones keeps me busy. Often I find myself “forgetting to eat” and trying to fit in bites of a meal when I can and sometimes the … [Read more…]
I don’t know what is is about pregnancy and parenthood that makes people feel like they need to constantly make unsolicited comments. Unless you have something nice and positive to say don’t say anything at all. I don’t want to hear it and honestly I probably already have. I swear to you, every single time … [Read more…]
Lately I have found myself saying a lot more no’s and don’t do that/touch that or stop that. As soon as the words come out of my mouth I regret it and I am kicking myself for not finding a way to be more gentle in my words, in my approach and in my tone. … [Read more…]
