Three years old already!longwaitforisabella 2010Where has the time gone?It has flown by.Before I know it she will be a teenager. Oh my!When she woke up, first thing she said, "Can I open my presents?" It must be so hard for a toddler to see presents under the tree that you cannot open. The next thing she told me, "I am 3, I am not 2 anymore." She really is just too cute for words some days.Birthday dinner (her choice):Avocado Sushi (of course) for dinner. Mini hot chocolate cupcakes for … [Read more...]
Successful Potty Training
Can I take a moment to brag? Let me have this Mommy Moment please! My Princess does not wear pull ups all day at home. She goes #1 and #2 in the toilet. We are still working on nighttime and time outside of the house. But this is BIG. Top Ten Potty Training Tips: #1. Don’t worry! You don’t see too many “big” kids in diapers. Your child will get it. #2. Don’t push. It does not matter how aggressive you are. Your child will go when they want to go. Incentives don’t really work that … [Read more...]
Toddler Lunch
You know how toddlers are independent, strong willed, and somewhat annoying at times? Yes, you must know what I am talking about.It is enough to sometimes drive a mommy CRAZY.But then, you realize, you get a GLIMPSE, of why this independence is so great… She can make her own lunch now! Whohooo… I can see it now: PB and Jam for breakfast, lunch and dinner. *okay, maybe not but I am still quite happy. … [Read more...]
My Daughter is Kind of Swimming at 2!
We have a pool here at our new apartment. We have gone every night since we arrived. The first night we blew up those little arm floaties, stuck them on the Princess and she jumped in without hesitation. After swimming around a little while, she started jumping in from the side! Her head would go all the way under. She held her breath very well. When she asked to take them off, we thought it might be because they were uncomfortable, but she really wanted to try jumping in without them. We … [Read more...]
Edamame Is Good For You
And my Princess loves it! Edamame are green soybeans in the pod that are picked before they ripen. Preparing edamame is so easy too. We buy it ours frozen at the local grocery store. You can easily find it organic, which are happy for; soybeans truly are best when bought organic. They even sell them dry roasted to eat as a snack. The frozen edamame just needs to be boiled for 5 minutes and we like to lightly salt them. A quick and healthy side to any plate; much better with … [Read more...]
Splash Park
I found a great website that lists Splash Parks by state. There is one near us! The best news? It is free and fun. Do you have one near you? You can't beat free fun in 80 degree weather.My Princess loves it. It not only has a water park but also a playground. We brought our lunch this week and ate at one of the many picnic tables. This is a great frugal summertime tip.For more Frugal Friday visit Life As Mom. … [Read more...]
State Fair Potty Break
We drove to the Northwest Washington State Fair this last week. For only $10 entry, it is a fun fair. My Princess loves the corn on the cob, I love the chocolate covered strawberries, and my husband loves the fried zucchini with ranch. (Yes I know, none of that sounds too healthy, but it is the fair!) We splurged on a ride pass for the Princess. Out of all the rides she rode, guess what her favorite one was? The glass house maze with funny mirrors upstairs. She went on it 5 times! It was … [Read more...]
