We visited a local pumpkin patch with Grandma and Grandpa. It was the first time the Sugar Snaps really understood that we were getting pumpkins for Halloween. It was so much fun to see them enjoy the sights and sounds of the pumpkin patch. They crawled into a large jack-o-lantern and touched the hay. They compared large … [Read more...]
Guard that plate!
When the Sugar Snaps were babies, our pediatrician told us that babies and toddlers know when to stop eating and naturally stop when they are full. Unlike adults, they do not mindlessly eat while watching television. The last part is true. The first part is not true for our multiples. They would eat more than they need if we let … [Read more...]
Creating a Book Nook
Thanks to all the wonderful blogs out there and Pinspiration, we decided to create a book nook for the Sugar Snaps. They love to look at books already and now have an inviting space to nestle in and enjoy books. We purchased the 'awning' from Ikea and some sheer curtain panels. I sewed three of the panels folded over two to three times … [Read more...]
Palm Print Pumpkins & Handprint Moons
I love this time of year when the weather begins to change and the excitement of the Fall season starts to take hold. There are so many Fall projects to make and stories to read with the Sugar Snaps. I want them to have memories filled with the aroma of cinnamon and apples and the sights of pumpkins and gourds in fantastic … [Read more...]
3 Free Under Three-in Southern CA
Since we have four who are under the age of three, we decided to take advantage of some of the local theme parks that are free for those under three. We saved a bundle by taking the Sugar Snaps before their upcoming third birthday. We plan to get one more trip to Disneyland before their birthday because, after that it will be very pricey! … [Read more...]