A few years ago when Red was only 2 months old, Mom flew in from Texas and we took a trip to see Granny. 94 years old at the at the time, Granny was so taken with Red. She was proud to have her first great-great (not a typo!) grandbaby to love on. And he loved her right back. … [Read more...]
Parenting
This Happened. #ToddlerProblems
A silent crime occurred. This step stool was brought from the other side of the house, and the box used to be on the back of the countertop. The struggle is real. … [Read more...]
These Paper Towels Can REALLY Clean Up a Mess
Thank you to Viva Vantage and Walmart for sponsoring this post and helping me clean up my messes!Because that I have a toddler (3 years old, to be exact), I have some serious messes. Sticky, ooey, gooey, and plenty of gross. Add potty training to the mix, and it's a veritable rats nest of … [Read more...]
Why You Should Go To #TypeACon
Once upon a time, I was a copycat. I had no idea what I was doing. I saw a bunch of people were going to a conference that was just a few miles from me, and I thought, "Hey. I can do that, too!" So I drummed up my savings and threw it at a conference ticket. And it was … [Read more...]
Keep Your Memories with YesVideo’s Digital Transfer #DivaMemories
This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and YesVideo. I received the featured service free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.Not to date myself, but I remember the first video camera my dad. It was seriously HUGE, light gray … [Read more...]
Red’s First Day of Pre-school
Today was Red's first day of Pre-School! We've been ramping up over the last week or two with our 10 Ways to Get Ready for the First Day of School as well as cramming all of our summer fun into this past weekend. We made sure to take some pre-school photos with the chalkboard sign I made. … [Read more...]
Two Month Favorites for Baby (Add These to Your Baby Registry)
These are some of my favorite products for when your little one is two months old. You'll use some before your baby hits this stage, many long afterward baby grows, but they are so useful! Add them to your baby registry to make your life with a newborn easier, and while you're at it, take a … [Read more...]
I Showed Him How to Watch the Clouds
Sometimes, after running around in the yard like a monkey, you need to crash on the grass. I took this opportunity to show Red how to cloud-watch, and I smiled when he marveled at the shapes and colors. Watching him find one of the pleasures of life, as he took a new view on the world, was the high … [Read more...]
