“Terrible Twos” has long been the phrase coined for those tumultuous early childhood years where they begin testing their independence and limits.
But I think that’s a lie. Two was a sweet year. We were still the coolest people around. He listened to what we told him to do. And you never had to worry if you were pouring his milk in the right colored cup.
Then came the third birthday, and with it, a newfound sense of independence while simultaneously discovering his emotions. Enter, the THREENAGER.
One minute, he’s lovingly cuddled up enjoying a book with you. The next, he’s in tears because his favorite fork is in the dishwasher. He sets the table perfectly, often without being asked to....
Our family is currently in the final stages of planning our fifth trip to Walt Disney World. Because we now have a handful of successful trips under our belts, family and friends frequently reach out to ask us for our advice and tips, especially when planning a first trip. When you first begin researching a Disney vacation, the information can be overwhelming.
So below are my seven best tips and “must-know” info when planning a first trip. Many of you seasoned Disney moms will already know this information, but since I get these questions so often, I know there are still lots of families who are just getting started.
1. Make every effort to book your trip more than 6 months...
Names have always been fascinating to me. When I was younger I always would always beg my mom, a labor and delivery nurse, to tell me the names she would hear new babies receive. Some were traditional, some trendy, and then there were my personal favorites: a combo of mom and dads names together!
Growing up, Camille Veal made me very wary of what I was going to name my children. I've learned to appreciate my maiden name, but in elementary and middle school it was a different story. The rhyming name with odd-then, hip-now first name with the politically incorrect meat last name was the perfect storm for teasing in a land of Jessica's, Brittany's, and Ashley's. When the...
My sweet son is tiny ... really tiny.
He’ll be three in February and is just starting to outgrow his 12 month sized clothing that he’s been wearing for over a year. His height and weight measurements don’t even fall on the growth chart, but he his growing slowly but surely. Really his small stature should come as no shock. I’m only 5”2’ and have mostly shopped in the petite section my entire adult life. My husband is only 5’5” and still has to have his pants hemmed despite buying the shortest inseam available. There is no denying that my son isn’t genetically destined to be a large guy.
People always ask if he was a preemie. Weighing 7lbs 1oz at...
It's one of my favorite times of the year, when fall is in full force, and people are cheering for their favorite team. School has been in session for a few months, and we are in a regular routine. We can say who we are rooting for, and we can say what we like about our team. We can also say what we don't like about the other teams or their fans. It's easy to label people for who they cheer for or what they stand for, whether it's football or something else.
As a parent, I hear other labels. There are labels that are so easy for us to use to describe other parents or their children. But our...
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