And, behind door #1…
Whichever the case, I suppose I should be glad that someone around here knows how to correctly use the Dora the Explorer training seat. If only that doll could teach the Toddler a thing or two…
Whichever the case, I suppose I should be glad that someone around here knows how to correctly use the Dora the Explorer training seat. If only that doll could teach the Toddler a thing or two…
Here are some of my favorite pictures as of late, in random order… First, we have a diaper change being performed by Toddler 2: Do you know how much easier it would be to change a dirty diaper if I could just turn the child upside down and let it stand on its head for…
Fairly routinely the girls like to stir up conversations about mine or the Spouse’s childhood. It amuses them to think about what it was like growing up in the days before smartphones, iPads, and on-demand television. So, last week I was talking to them about how my early childhood TV was a huge piece of…
I’ve been struggling lately with how to best discipline the girls. They haven’t been doing anything particularly worrisome, but we’re dealing with a lot of unnecessary whining, disobeying, and yelling. And, the Toddler is still capable of throwing an impressive tantrum if the mood strikes her. Since I’m often trying to balance taking care of…
A few weeks ago one of our neighbors gave the girls a CD called Silly Songs to listen to in the car. So, every time we’ve traveled anywhere lately, this has been our audio entertainment. Fortunately, it has thirty tracks so it’s not unbearably monotonous. However; our middle child, the ever-inquisitive Preschooler, doesn’t really do “silly.” She’s…
Dear Kindergartener, Though I can scarcely believe it, you are six years old today! You’re disappointed that you still don’t have any loose teeth to show for this important birthday, but I’ve assured you that day will come soon enough. And, until then, it’s easier to eat cake and sing “Happy Birthday” with all of…
Our youngest two have come a long way toward becoming playmates. When I think back to last summer, the progress is remarkable. Yet, there are still many days when they don’t click at all and tensions run high. And, ever since the Toddler turned two it’s as if she’s more determined than ever to make her…