Thank you Happy Family for sponsoring today's post. My Little Man is getting to the age where he wants to be independent. He doesn't want help from mommy. He has entered the "do it by myself stage". In a way it is nice to see him trying to do things on his own. But other times, I go crazy because he just makes big messes. I went through this with my Princess too so I knew what to expect. But, this second child is so much more vocal about it. He is a screamer. He gets angry and wants the … [Read more...]
10 Games to Play With Your 1 Year Old
My Little Man has so much fun playing with us. Now that he has passed his first birthday, there are more games that he is interested in playing. I love watching my daughter play with him and hearing them both laugh. They love each other so much. They like to chase each other around the house, look at his ABC books, play with her kitchen and pretend food, and roll the ball together. Daddy and he like to wrestle every morning. I enjoy reading to him, practice walking, play with his "cell phone" … [Read more...]
The Love Dare For Parents Book Review
Parenting is hard work. The hardest job that I have ever had or will ever have. This last month while my husband was away for about 9 days, I started working on yelling less and communicating with my daughter more. We've prayed together about it and she reminds me often that she is working on whining and complaining less, while I am working on yelling less. It has been a great bonding experience for us. It has shown her that mommy needs help too. This is why I am excited to be reviewing The … [Read more...]
10 Swimming Safety Tips for Kids
Thank you Fairy Tales Hair Care for sponsoring today's post. We have been enjoying warmer temperatures here in Western Washington. Hot sunshine means we can spend hours at our community pool. We love swimming. You might remember that my Princess has been swimming since she was 2! She is truly a little fish. 10 Swimming Safety Tips for Kids Walk, don't run along the pool side Don't dive in shallow water Never swim without a life guard present Swim with a buddy Swim in a … [Read more...]
10 Father Daughter Date Ideas
Thank you Moms Meet and Jamba Juice for sponsoring today's post. source Not too long ago, I wrote a post: Mother Daughter Date Ideas. I decided it was time to write one about Father Daughter Date Ideas. This time I wanted to share actual daddy daughter dates that my husband and daughter enjoy. Does your husband or significant other take your daughter on dates? I think it is good for them to have time together. Fathers can truly show their daughters what it means to be treated right by a … [Read more...]
Mommy Time IS NOT Easy But It Is Essential
I am blessed with an amazing husband and two awesome kids. But there are days I feel like I just don't like them. I mean, I love them more than my life, but some days liking them isn't as easy. Am I the only one who feels like this? I don't think I am. Since we travel on the road together for my husband's job, our time spent together is 24/7 most of the year. It is essential for me to set aside a bit of time each day that is just mine. Mommy Time I like to call it. When do you take advantage … [Read more...]
10 Finger Foods for Baby
Thank you Nûby™ for sponsoring today's post. Now that he is 11 months old, my Little Man does not want to eat "baby" food any longer. He wants the same food we are eating. Usually he can eat all the things we have or at least part of our meals if I make them small enough. Here's a list of my Little Man's favorites. Finger Foods For Baby O-shaped toasted oat cereal Small pieces of lightly toasted bread with butter Small chunks very ripe peeled and pitted fruit (banana, mango, … [Read more...]
