Parenting

From Cranky to Content in the Kitchen Sink Today my littlest love was just soooooooooooo cranky! He hasn't been feeling well with teething, etc.. So, I decided to give one-year-old Reno a bath in the kitchen sink. I thought it would be fun for him (and me too!). He REALLY did like it! He splashed a... Read More

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If you are like me, you are just now getting adjusted to the back-to-school routine. It is my first year to have all my children in school, so it has been a real adjustment. My twins attend the same school, but their older brother goes to a different elementary. Luckily, they all ride the same bus. ... Read More

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When my oldest son was  2, we took him to the Crocs Outlet store in Allen to pick out a pair of shoes.  He wasn't all that interested until he ran across a pair of green rain boots.  These boots were 3 sizes too big and came up past his knees, but he did not care.  He wanted them.  We tried to... Read More

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In my last blog, I spoke about doing a community service project with Ben's Bells while on a business trip in Phoenix, Arizona.  I would like to elaborate on the organization and the meaning of what they do.  *This information has been taken from the Ben's Bells website as well as information Jean... Read More

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With my oldest, I handled the "terrible 2's" with grace.  I got through the "horrific 3's" with no issues.  The "frustrating 4's" were a piece of cake.  But now, I am dealing with the "freaking annoying 5's". I am not one to yell at my children in public, but earlier today at Target, I just c... Read More

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My husband travels a lot for business and as my twins are getting older, his time away is harder and harder on them.  We are halfway through another trip and my daughter is constantly asking when he will return, especially at bedtime.  She misses his goodnight hugs and kisses. The other day she... Read More

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I have hit that point in a parent's life where I am ready to get diapers out of the house.  It's not just me.  My 2 year old is ready too, or so I thought.  For the past 6 months he has wanted to use the potty.  We had one of those musical training potties that he played with a few times, but ... Read More

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It's October, but still seems like yesterday that we were just starting school back in August.  One thing I've learned since August is that we needed some sort of routine to get out the door on time with everything in hand.  With 4 year old twins (who go to completely different schools on diff... Read More

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While we all love the puppies and kittens (they are so sweet, so tiny), it is great to consider giving a home to an older animal. We lost our first cat in December of 2009, when she was only 11 years old. She was cranky even before she got sick, and our three kids knew not to mess with Jade. This... Read More

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  The kids are in their second week of pre-k and third grade. Ironically, I’ve been more tired than ever! I’m lacking sleep and in desperate need of it. Despite my attempts to get the... Read More

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