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Toddlers and Temperament : Part 1

Do you sometimes feel a bit out of sync with your toddler? If you do, do not worry. It is perfectly normal for that to happen. One possible reason that you may feel that way is that each of you has your own unique temperament, and people with different temperaments have different needs. One way to think about temperament is to think about introverts and extroverts. I had to sit down and think about that this evening, because I had a pretty rough day. At the end of the day, I found myself wondering whether there was anything that I could … Continue reading →

Toddler Road Trip Wrap Up

Last night we returned to our home after a nine day vacation with my parents. Four out of those nine days were spent on the road, driving for many hours. This post is for any parent who is wondering whether it is a good idea to take such a long trip with a toddler (or, as in our case, a toddler and a baby). I am not sure if there was a specific reason that our trip went relatively smoothly, but it did. There were certainly moments where things got pretty intense, but we worked through them. When I stopped … Continue reading →

Are You My Mother?

As I was tucking my 3 year old into bed, he asked me to read him the book, “Are You My Mother?” I love this book. It is a fun one about a little bird that goes around asking everyone if they are his mother. After I was done reading, I asked my son, “Am I your mother?” and he laughed, and said, “No!” I said, “Then, what am I?” He said, “My Mom!” I then asked him, “Well, who is my mother?” to which he quickly replied, “Mother goose!” A child’s perception of his mother is a funny thing. … Continue reading →

Fall into Winter Travel Deals

You may still be working on your vacation plans for Labor Day, but if you want to save big bucks on winter holiday travel, start thinking about booking right now. Marriott hotels is offering a huge incentive for early birds by featuring a 72-hour sale at six Marriott and Renaissance-brand hotels in New Jersey. The deal includes rooms offered at a discount up to 50% off for stays during the winter holiday season. Beginning September 4th at noon through September 7th at noon you can score the promo rate by visiting the hotel’s website and clicking on the “Find Deals … Continue reading →

Health Dangers for Videogame Junkies

I have to admit that I do have a videogame junkie living in my home. If I don’t monitor and control his playing time, we could probably go days without hearing a peep from him. While the obsession with playing videogames is oftentimes something joked about, the recent health scare of a 15-year-old in Ohio should raise the alarm. After spending four days in his bedroom playing the game, “Modern Warfare 3,” he ended up having to be hospitalized for dehydration. He was so consumed with playing that he wasn’t getting enough liquids. It was so serious that he actually … Continue reading →

Owl About Our Trip To The Raptor Center

For some reason, I have been more into finding interesting places to go with the kids during the past few weeks. We have plenty of fun at home, but Dylan always enjoys new experiences and so do I. As an added bonus, Blake seems to enjoy new experiences too. He is usually either watching whatever we are doing intently or sleeping soundly, all from the front carrier that I wear him in. Today, our big adventure was visiting a local raptor center to see the birds of prey and spend some time walking on different trails than the ones that … Continue reading →

Anniversaries and Date Nights Part III

As soon as we got home from mass, the rolls went into the oven to bake. Meanwhile, I made two lattes in our thermal travel mugs and the glaze for the cinnamon rolls. The combination of these particular cinnamon rolls (filled with a brown sugar crumb with chopped raisins and pecans topped with a creamy sugar glaze) paired with a decadent latte make for one of my favorite and rare treats (I usually only make these rolls for Christmas morning). Once the rolls were done baking, I drizzled the glaze on top and it took every ounce of my self … Continue reading →

Mother Knows Best

One of the hardest things about being a single parent is not having a second opinion when your child is sick. Do I take them to the doctor or do I wait? Sometimes, unfortunately, it’s a financial consideration as well. No one would admit out loud that they delayed taking their child to the doctor because they can’t afford the co pay, but for many of us, that’s the reality. I’ve learned that most things will pass, if you give them enough time. A cold is just a cold, no matter how miserable they are. I’ve also learned to trust … Continue reading →

Super Scientist

Did you see last night’s “supermoon”? My second grader has been counting down the days, nay, minutes until 11:34 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012, when the moon was positioned a mere 221, 802 miles from the Earth. According to my daughter’s science worksheet, that’s about 15,300 miles closer than average. In other words, last night’s full moon was the biggest and brightest of the year. In other words, my kid stayed up extra late last night. Chock it up to science, and a letter from my child’s teacher encouraging parents to foster the study of astronomy via last night’s … Continue reading →

Co Sleeping With Baby Number Two Part II

Employing the use of the co sleeper when our son insisted on sleeping with us was an utter failure. While we had the mini co sleeper attached to our bed it still dropped down four or five inches. I could not simply nurse our daughter in the side laying position and shove her over and down into the co sleeper. She clearly preferred sleeping next to me rather than in her own separate space. From that point on, I did not try to use the co sleeper for night time. I ended up putting it downstairs and using it for … Continue reading →