It truly is official - after 10+ years of marriage, I will gladly admit that we are a good match. Case in point: We don't gang up on the Princess together.Whatever do I mean?Well, there are days, many some days, where we are I am just going crazy. On those particular days my patient husband gently reminds me that she is only two. I need that. It is nice to almost go crazy, but have a husband who can put things in perspective and stay calm, and pull me from going over the edge. This is good for … [Read more...]
A Child’s Prayer
My Princess loves to pray. Here is a recent prayer we taught her in the last month. We use it when she is disobedient, which happens to be daily: "Dear Jesus, Help Me to Be a Good Girl. Amen" Then we always follow that with, "Dear Jesus, Help Mommy to be a loving, patient mommy." (Or sometimes we say daddy, if he is here with us.) She repeats every word after us. It is hard to stay upset at a toddler when she kneels down, folds her hands and says this prayer. It truly melts your … [Read more...]
Glimpse into Our Conversation
Here is a glimpse into a conversation that happens in our home, every day. You can even omit mommy and put daddy into this conversation, sometimes. Oh, and "aye"? that is what the Princess says for "yes". You didn't know? She doubles as a pirate. Mommy: Bella, why don't you tell mommy you have to go the bathroom? Bella: Momma, poo poo. Mommy: It does not count after you go, while I am changing you. Oh, gross! This is disgusting. Can you please start going the bathroom on … [Read more...]
Be Attitudes of Raising a Strong Willed Child
Tips for Raising a Strong Willed Child I am by no means an expert. Most of the time I don't know what I am doing at this parenting thing. Some days I do think I am going crazy, but it is never a dull moment. My Princess is very independent, and though I sometimes complain about that, I am very glad. She is smart, cute, independent, and knows what she wants. Luckily, I am realizing in a very real way that I too tend to be strong willed , and I am slowly learning to give in, take a break, … [Read more...]
She Did It, Again!
She did it again! Last night at the seminar my Princess told me she had to go pee pee. We ran down to the bathroom and she went. Then she didn't go pee pee all night; she had a completely dry diaper! So we put her on the potty first thing and she went again! Whoo hoo!!!!Yep, I am writing yet again about pee pee in the potty. See what being a mommy to a toddler does to you? No more witty, poetic, grandiose thoughts on intelligent topics - just excitement over pee pee.Okay, I do have more great … [Read more...]
Top Ten Tuesday: All From Feb. 1
Here is my top ten Isabella moments from just today:1. Every morning, including this morning, when my Princess wakes up, squishing me into the smallest portion of the bed possible, she smiles and gives me big kisses. EVERY. MORNING. I am so blessed.2. "Excuse You" is her phrase lately. It means "you move". It is quite rude, but also cute. Today she even picked up a piece of paper that was in her way and told it "excuse you".3. "Eggie" is our word for egg. She loves scrambled eggs. Tonight as she … [Read more...]
Top Ten Reason Why She is a Big Girl Now
This life with a baby is going by too fast. She already feels like a big girl now. In one hand, I am excited that she is getting older and life is changing. But on the other, I miss that tiny baby phase. Oh, does it go by so fast. Slow down, girl! Here are 10 reasons why she is a big girl now: 1. Well it has been four full days since my Princess has breastfed. I am impressed to say the least. I thought I might cave in a couple times. Especially now that she says, "Please momma, … [Read more...]
