We finally made it! No more diapers. It has been a long journey. I have learned so much along the way. I remember discussing our potty training situation with the Sugarsnaps' pediatrician when they turned two. I talked about how we planned on using stickers and an m & m each time one of them had success on the potty. … [Read more...]
Thanks for Sharing
I signed the Sugar Snaps up for a music and movement class which they just started today. We also enrolled them in three hours of preschool twice a week so that they can interact more with other children. The rest of the time, I do home preschool. I thought I timed it perfectly in terms of leaving the music class and heading to the … [Read more...]
Neener Neener–Testing Boundaries
I often share the fun stuff we do as a family. As with all families, it is not all fun. People always commented when the Sugar Snaps were small and fragile how hard it must be. As they got bigger but were in the quad stroller, people said that it must be tough and asserted that I must have a lot of help at home. They must have assumed my … [Read more...]
Holes in my Heart–A Craft Activity
Since my surgery is right around the corner, I wanted the kids to have a simple explanation as to why I am going to the hospital. So, I cut out hearts and cut holes in them. I made patches out of purple paper and gave them glue sticks. I told them that I have holes in my heart and that the doctors are going to fix them at the hospital. I told them that they could pretend … [Read more...]
Seeing Rudolph through Grown Up Eyes
I remember watching holiday videos as a child and getting excited about the magic of Christmas. Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph were real to me. I looked forward to sharing those classics with the Sugar Snaps. We did not do any T.V. before the age of two and I am selective about what they watch. I figured there could be no harm in watching cute holiday movies. I watched Frosty … [Read more...]