Yes, it’s true. There are some positive, dare I say wonderful, parts of parenting (albeit not many, but it’s about the quality not the quantity). I don’t often talk about the good parts. Instead I do a lot of bitching and moaning about the bad parts on this blog (as evidenced here and here). A… Continue Reading
The weather is heating up and Carmendy is speeding up! Yep, my baby girl is officially on the move. She started crawling this past month and every day she gets faster and faster. So now I have two kids to chase after (and one energetic pup). At least I don’t have to worry about being out… Continue Reading
Almost every child participates in an annual Field Day for preschool or grade school. But why not have a fun day of outdoor games and activities for our pre-preschoolers? I asked myself this question a few months ago and the idea for Toddler Field Day was born. I suggested the idea to my fellow playgroup moms… Continue Reading
It goes without saying that parenting is hard. Really effing hard. I knew before I had kids that it wasn’t going to be easy. I’d never heard a parent boasting about how effortless and convenient raising a kid is and I’d watched a couple episodes of Parenthood, so I kind of figured parenting would be more challenging… Continue Reading
It’s May and everything is growing fast, including Carmendy and the weeds in our yard. Our baby girl is nine months old and suddenly she’s looking bigger. She has hair now! It’s actually long enough that it makes little curls in the humid spring air. So cute! This past month Carmendy touched sand for the first time… Continue Reading
Two years later than I thought it would happen, it finally did. We said goodbye to the pacifier. Usually there’s a feeling of euphoria when checking another parenting milestone off the list – sleeping through the night, weaning off the bottle, potty training, etc. Every time we’ve successfully made it through one of these obstacles… Continue Reading
My boy is nearly three years old. How is that possible?? The months fly by with Owen. He keeps our days very full; he’s a busy boy. I simultaneously love writing about Owen and hate it because there’s just too much to say about him. So let’s not waste time with a lengthy intro. Without… Continue Reading
I’ve always suspected it. And now my suspicions have been confirmed. Second Child Syndrome is real. I fully realized the extent of Second Child Syndrome (SCS) a couple weeks ago, when I was forced to sit my baby on a public restroom floor so I could help her older brother on the potty. Yes, my baby girl… Continue Reading
Spring is here and the flowers are blooming and it’s time for another update on my growing little sprout. Is it just me or are the months flying by? Only four more months until Carmendy is one year old! It makes me feel so sad when I think about it because I love this age,… Continue Reading
Every now and then I reflect on my life and realize things never quite go as expected in this crazy journey of parenthood. It’s more than a little ironic…being a mommy is seriously one mindf**k after another. Don’t believe me? Keep reading. I count the minutes, even seconds, until bedtime but once I’ve tucked them… Continue Reading