Well, Doggie 2’s rattle came out effortlessly. (The velcro is another story… my surgical skills on plush animals have their limits). But, when I got ready to sew up the incision site, I realized that, shamefully, I don’t own a needle or thread. Now if you want a calligraphy pen, a paper cutter, or any…
Both of my girls have an attachment to a stuffed animal or blankie. Toddler 1 has her beloved “Lambie,” and Toddler 2 has “Doggie.” (Aren’t we so creative with names around here?!) When Toddler 1 was a baby and first formed her “Lambie” attachment, I realized how imperative it was that we have a back-up…
As Toddler 2 fast approaches her second birthday, she is really, really trying to communicate with us and to us in fascinating new ways. This weekend we noticed a new phrase she has picked up on to use when she’s wanting to express anger (which is oh-so-often these days…) Rather than just screaming “No!” or…
Our new nickname for our 3-year old (Toddler 1) is “Super-Soaker.” It has nothing to do with the air-powered water guns made famous in the 90’s, but rather with Toddler 1’s incredible ability to soak up anything and everything that is said within earshot and repeat it at the most surprising of times. Here are…