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Last night, she prayed before dinner. With her eyes squeezed halfway shut, she said, "Dear God, Thank you for mommy and daddy. Thank you that other kids not get hurt. Thank you that other kids not fall down. And thank you for this food. The End." Then, she smiled a silly, sweet smile - and […]
Our 3-year-old has recently decided (for the first time ever) that she likes dressing up. What Dress-Up means to her is to taking down every single item hanging in her closet and trying it on - her Cinderella dress and matching cape, her way-too-big U of A snow coat, her fanciest black and red velvet […]
Today, I had one of those moments where I looked over at my baby and caught my breath. At the sheer wonder of her life and the beauty in her face, yes. But there was something else there too...something about the way she looked that caught me by surprise. She was sitting in her high […]
Tupperware recently sent me a little package of goodies - and I thought I'd post a few of my thoughts here... Sipper Seal Set ($6.50) This set of 4 cups (green, pink, blue, orange) is terrific for toddlers. In fact, these are the best sippy cups that we've used-to-date. The domed lid seals off spills […]
When it comes to "style" for my babies in the first year, my motto is "simplicity." I love plain, non-branded onesies and sleepers - free of buttons, frills, and fluff. Dress-up outfits and ensembles can be cute, don't get me wrong, but they're also harder to take on-and-off (and seem to be less comfortable for […]
Celebrate your little one's birthday with a fun, whimsical, and one-of-a-kind shirt from Olive & Ollie: Oh. Oh. Oh. Aren't they oh-so-cute? The birthday shirts are handmade by a mom of two from Cincinnati, Ohio and retail for between $20-$26. If you choose to make a purchase, you will: get an adorable shirt that is […]
Actually, she doesn't own any flip flops. But these open-toed Flutter sandals ($54) by UMI are the closest thing in my 2-year-old's shoe drawer. Aren't they cute? They are the perfect combination of fun, style, and summer. Equally delightful with a colorful sundress or a pair of denim shorts (Our little beauty is all about […]
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the girl who'll decide where to go. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.) KID, YOU'LL […]