It's been just over two weeks (okay, 15 days to be exact!) since we more like I began potty re-training Little One.I'm not going to count my chickens before they hatch, but I think she's finally got it! Little One has gone for over two weeks of no diapers! Basically, while we've been on Christmas holiday, I've been letting her roam around the house sans diaper and sans … [Read more...]
Pampers Review & Prize Pack Giveaway!
No one ever told me how difficult it would be to be a parent. It's the best experience in the world, but at times, the most challenging. Lately, I've been feeling a lot of heat from everyone regarding potty training. I've been getting flack from all directions about how children should be potty trained as soon as they hit two years old. In all honesty, I think there's no magic … [Read more...]
Bibiray’s Organic Kids’ Couture – Giveaway Winner!
Want to know who won the Bibiray's Giveaway? Congratulations to SJB (entry #73)! You have won a Bibiray's Adjustable Organic Knots Dress! Please check your inbox, as an e-mail has been sent to you.Your little one is going to love her new dress! Mine wants to wear hers all the time! She loves the neat design and all the colours. There's also a huge pocket sewn into the dress … [Read more...]
Oops! I Did It Again!
I don't know what possessed me to do it.Parents all over the world do it every day.We commit this unspeakable crime all the time. We think it's our God given right to do this to our children.Yes, ladies and gentlemen. I am talking about butchering our children's hair!Unless you are a professional hair dresser, please put the scissors down.My little one's hair was getting quite … [Read more...]
Bibiray’s Organic Kids’ Couture – Review and Giveaway!
One of the things I find most difficult about having as little one is the fact that she grow so quickly. Clothing and shoes don't last long because she outgrows them in no time! Kids' clothing and kids' shoes are quite costly...especially if you have to get a bigger size in a few months! Little One has been lucky to be the smallest out of all her friends. She always gets … [Read more...]
Posterjack.ca for Your Special Christmas Photo Gift Ideas
Now that we have a little one, photo gifts have been one of our favourite gift items. We give framed photos, photobooks, and personalized photo calendars to loved ones for special occasions. With the holidays mere weeks away, why not take a look at Posterjack.ca's website for some great gift ideas?For those of you who haven't heard about Posterjack.ca, it is an online company … [Read more...]
Parenting 101: You FAIL!
No one ever tells you the ins and outs of parenting. Sure, some people offer a few pearls of wisdom here and there, but no one really ever tells you the reality of it all and how difficult and unpredictable things can be when you have a little one.I am always amazed at parents who seemingly parent so naturally. It's as though nothing bothers them. They never stumble, slip, or … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 30: The End is Here
The end of NaBloPoMo, that is!Yes, another November has flown by. Another NaBloPoMo accomplished. Though writing a post a day for an entire month has been a good way for me to come to certain realizations about myself and has awakened thoughts inside of me, I have to say that I think I will return to my regular one post every few days. Thank you very much.What I've learned:I … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 25: I’m in Love
"Mama, what are you doin'? Are you rollin' the dough for meeeeee?""Yes, I am. We're making cookies for you to decorate for our friends and family.""Wow, Mama! You're strong!"I was trying to get the dough just perfect, when Little One noticed my arms were tired from all the mixing and rolling I was doing. Yes. We made a lot of cookies! Somewhere in the neighbourhood of eight … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 24: Under the Wire
to have one's ducks in a row (idiomatic) To be organized; to have one's affairs in order; specifically, to have a multi-person effort coordinated towards the exact same goal.Wouldn't it be nice to have our ducks in a row and not have to search for the papers every time we needed them? (from Wiktionary.org) The day is almost done, and I haven't had a chance to get my National … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 23: Time
How is it possible that we are only a few weeks from Christmas?It seems one minute, I was anxiously awaiting the time Little One would be speaking in sentences, using the potty (hooray for the end of diapers!), and being her own little person. Well, that time has come and now she's three years old! The year just flew by and though I've been "here", I feel like I haven't really … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 22: AAAARGH!
I'm not sure if my husband finds my idiosyncrasies mildly entertaining and amusing or downright crazy.He has learned in the past six years of our marriage that I hate it when things are missing or are not in their proper place. Now, with a 3 year old at home, things seem to go missing more often than not these days. I purposefully only let Little One play with puzzles with me … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 20: Whole Wheat & Natural Cane Sugar Cookies
Last week, my friend came over with her two daughters. Little One and my friend's daughter are really good playmates.We thought it would be fun for the girls to make some cookies. The recipe my friend had was the Rolled Natural Sugar Cookies one from the www.Care2.com site.The recipe was very easy to follow and perfect for doing with three year olds! Kids love helping and they … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 18: HY-POP-OSIS
Little One just turned 3 years old last week and the things that she comes up with just blow me away. For instance, she was playing with a ball and then found a hoop to put around the ball and told me, "Look, Mom! It's a planet! It's Saturn!"Just yesterday, she looked up at me and said, "Mommy! I have an idea! I have a HY-POP-OSIS!"I certainly did not know the word "hypothesis" … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 16: Savoury Treats
Well, this writing a blog post a day for the month of November is proving to be quite the task. With deadlines to be met, running after wayward cattle, trying to teach a toddler that pushing her friends is not nice and that she needs to remember to go to the toilet when she feels like peeing, I'm having difficulty coming up with quality writing material.All you get today … [Read more...]