For many children, their first hero is their father. This was true for my husband Greg who shared a special connection with his Dad. I was also very lucky to have John as a father-in-law. He had a medical background and I called him whenever the Sugar Snaps spiked a fever or had other … [Read more...]
Toddlers Touch Trucks
I am not sure who came up with the idea of "Touch a Truck" but it is brilliant. I know there are Touch a Truck events in many places and we were lucky enough to have one locally. They featured all kinds of vehicles from fire engines, ambulances and police cars to tractors and sanitation trucks. The Sugar … [Read more...]
Toddler Harnesses–Tried in the Court of Public Opinion
You've probably seen toddler harnesses. Parents use them in the mall and around town. They look like backpacks that snap in the front. They have a removable 'leash' that fits onto the back with a handle for parents to hold. These are very controversial among parents, many who believe that they are demeaning 'leashes' used by lazy parents who do not want to make the effort … [Read more...]
Yogurt Bath
Thanks to lots of inspiration from Pinterest and other bloggers, we have been adding food color to baths for a while, letting them choose the color each time. I was going to give them some yogurt after their bath and then realized that would only cause them to need another bath. So, I decided to combine the two … [Read more...]
Hands Across Generations
This past Mother's Day, we were lucky to celebrate with four generations of women: Capri, Me, my Mother and Grandmother. We all share the same long fingers and family history. I realize the light in the center of the picture is from a flashbulb, but I like to think of it as symbolic of our connection. I won't buy a card for my Mom unless I feel tears sting … [Read more...]