We took Sweet Girl to see Santa last week. For the annual photo with Santa experience. It’s a weird custom when you think about it — something an online friend who grew up in the UK (waving at you Emma) pointed out to me once. Strip away the nostalgia associated with this holiday custom and what … Continued
Well no, not really. But…ever notice how quickly your child’s words can hurt you? A quick ka-pow! to the face can seem a walk in the park compared to the searing pain in your heart when your child rejects you. For the most part, I’m not on the receiving end of Sweet Girl’s less-than-kind comments. … Continued
Last month after two classes, we pulled Sweet Girl out of swim lessons. We tried swimming lessons last winter, and though we toughed it out to the bitter end, it was a less-than-great experience for everyone involved. Sweet Girl didn’t enjoy the cold water and the noisiness of over 100 boisterous children learning to swim … Continued
I’m a huge online shopper, much to my husband’s chagrin. I love the convenience of it. Especially when it comes to purchasing clothes for Sweet Girl. I know her size, I know what she needs. Why would I lug myself (and potentially herself) down to the mall when I can buy what she needs in … Continued
I think the selective hearing my toddler engages in is hilarious. I mean, talk about a life skill. Learned at such a young age, my Sweet Girl is bound to move through life on her own terms. In her own chosen reality. Case in point…say any of the following to her: “Sweet Girl, time for … Continued
Three years. Goes by fast. We went from here…all squint-eyed and shiny-new… To here… …in no time flat. A typical one-year-old always on the go. Then came soulful eyes and an intense personality… Today you are hilarious, determined and a joy… Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl. You are loved.
There are all kinds of unexpected joys to being a parent. Being a mom. For example, while I knew I would love my child, I didn’t expect my love for DD to feel so boundless. It’s just there, filling my heart. Never running out. In DD’s early months of life, it would sometimes take me … Continued
When DH and I were on our honeymoon in St. Lucia we took a day tour around the island by boat. We were part of a large group of vacationers on the tour, about 30 of us. It was a lovely day to be out on the water, with the sun shining, music playing. Laughter … Continued
My daughter desperately wants it to be her birthday. There’s been a slew of birthday celebrations at her daycare of late and a couple of family and friend birthdays too. So being a toddler, she obviously wants the attention the birthday boy or girl gets on their special day. Oh, and she wants the cake. … Continued
This day went quite differently than planned. It featured an unexpected day home with DD who was on quarantine from daycare. Overnight she was hit with some crazy stomach bug or “food disagreement”…three times I might add. Fortunately that was it and her spirits were high the whole day. However, my husband was down for … Continued