Ollie is really picky about the texture of food. He liked things blended right down when he was tiny, and will still eat baby oatmeal over real oatmeal any day. He was very on time with his progression of smaller to bigger foods. He took his time, and tested things out. If there was even…
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Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head
As you all know, my Monster turned 2, last week. His birthday party was Saturday morning. Last years theme was (fittingly) Monster related. This year we chose Mr. Potato Head. It’s 2+ and I was excited to get one:) The only problem is that, like the Monster theme, there aren’t many pre-made party things. No…
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Top Five Things I Love About Two Year Old OllieMonster 1. Lover of pasta (although he didn’t digest tomato sauce very well, until recently) 2. Mad about cars! (Anything with wheels will do.) He hands me the Cars DVD at least twice a day.) 3. Loves crafts and craft supplies, just like me. (Will spend…
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Six Months
Yesterday our daughter turned 6 months old. How? How did the time go by SO fast? She is getting so big, and smart, and fast. She can grab, and pull, and roll all over. She can get up on her arms and knees, push herself backwards, and even sit up for a bit. She already…
Read MoreBabies Being Babies
Ever since O has started drinking out of a sippy cup, we have stopped giving him bottles during the day. He used to get one at nap time, but no longer, and he still gets one at bedtime. Since his sister came along he has been dying to get his hands on hers! How do…
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The count down to baby number 2 has officially begun. I am very round, and very uncomfortable. It is nearly impossible to get any sleep, and it’s getting harder to walk. Worth it? YES!!! In a few weeks (hopefully sooner than later) we will have a brand new baby girl:) So tiny, and snuggly, with…
Read More“A Little Bit Of Dirt Won’t Hurt!”
My whole life I’ve heard my mother repeating this saying. When we were kids we went outside, ran around, got dirty! It’s just part of being a kid. Now that I’m a parent It’s up to me to decide how dirty is enough. With germs, and super bugs, and creepy crawlies lurking under every stone,…
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I can’t believe my baby just became a toddler! It feels like it went so fast. Everyday he looks more and more like a little boy instead of a baby, with his own little facial expressions, and attitude! Yesterday was his birthday party. I think everyone who came had a really good time! Having a…
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I have the easiest baby ever! Yes, he is lactose intolerant, no he is not sleep trained, yes he stays up until 11 every night, but he is the easiest baby of all time! Yesterday was B’s birthday, so we ordered pizza and ate some junk! I ate pizza with one hand and held out…
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