This week, my Princess learned something new.Yes, she is already 3 and she did not know about losing teeth.One of her new friends here in British Columbia has 2 missing teeth, which she proudly showed off to us.So now, my Princess has been saying, while trying in vain to wiggle her tooth,"Mommy, I really want to lose my teeth.""I want the tooth fairy to come and give me money."How much does the tooth fairy bring these days?It was $1 when I was little. … [Read more...]
Take A Multi Vitamin
My Princess loves her vegetarian gummy vitamins. I caught her trying to get her own vitamin, assuring her that she would not be able to open the child proof container. I guess my Princess is smart enough to figure out “Child Proof” lids. (Oh yes, remember when I told you she puts a skirt on every day over the clothes I pick out? Yep, here is one of those skirts,) You can find this story board for PSE at The Coffee Shop Blog. … [Read more...]
The Importance of Putting Your Marriage First
Did you know that my husband and I have been married for almost 12 years? It is hard to believe myself. We waited 8 years to have our first child and I remember those days. They are getting a little foggy, but those first years of marriage were pretty great. Of course, we had our rough and bumpy patches but we made it through and we spent a lot of time together and loved doing romantic things. We enjoyed: dinner out enjoying a local bed & breakfast short trips to the San Juan … [Read more...]
Budgeting Your Time
Are you like me? Do you have terrible time management skills? Here are some time management tips I have read that have helped me: Set Goals Prioritize Schedule In trying to teach my toddler discipline, I realize I need a good dose of it myself. {Isn't it funny how kids can really put your own life into perspective?} Good time management skills takes practice. It takes work. I am committed to be better disciplined with my time. There are things that I want done in my personal … [Read more...]
Living In a Skirt
My Princess' Top 10 this month:Skirts: We brought two skirts here to Canada. She wants to wear them every day. Literally. The reason? So she can dance and twirl of course.Sandwiches: My parents visited us soon after we arrived. My mom likes "bologna" (vegetarian) with pickles, tomatoes and lettuce. So now, my Princess eats the same sandwich everyday since. Really.Color It By Numbers: I got this app for free to review and giveaway. She wants my laptop now all the time so she can "paint". She begs … [Read more...]
Writing Her Name
My Princess has been doing so well with writing her name. She recognizes her letters everywhere. Constantly pointing to letters on signs, in books, and in magazines.We have turned it into a game now.At church while we are patiently waiting for the sermon to end (Daddy's sermon, mind you) I let her look at the church bulletin and circle all her letters. She loves it. I love it, since it gives me a few moments of peace.(It is not always easy to entertain a child in the church service, … [Read more...]
Parenting A Toddler: 5 Important Tips
Time outs? Restrictions? Spankings? We have a very stubborn toddler here in our home. She like most three year old children need discipline. The punishment she dislikes the most is time outs. We have followed the rule that the time out is equal to her age. So she is getting 3 minute time outs right now. A frequent issue that we have been dealing with is during our travel. I am very careful to keep her within eye sight at all times when we are traveling on the road for my husband's work. … [Read more...]
