Baby Brother is 22 months old, so not really a baby anymore, but he is our baby. He is likely more...dare I say it...spoiled...than the other two were, only because he has two adoring older brothers who think he is the funniest, cutest, BEST baby brother anyone could possibly have. Hubby and I have also …
Baby Brother will turn 2 in November and he is getting very opinionated! He is learning new words every day and learning new ways to make us laugh. He loves getting a reaction out of everyone and loves telling strangers that I am his mommy. He is just so, so much fun. But, like I …
I'm always looking for a great summer activity for preschoolers to keep the kids happy and engaged. Kids love to get wet, especially in the 100+ degree summer heat. When we lived with my parents for a few months in 2011, my mom suggested that the Captain paint with water. He was 2 then and …
How To Survive (And Thoroughly Enjoy!) Walt Disney World With An Active Toddler: Part Two (If you haven't read Part 1 of this series, check it out. It highlights the planning phase of surviving Disney with your toddler.) Our Disney adventure was a bit stressful at first. I wasn't quite prepared enough for the plane …
Our summer garden is coming to an end, but the okra is still holding on. It has been so hot here, I just don't want to go pick the okra some days, so, when I finally make it out there, there are a few pieces that are overgrown and hard. I had been throwing some …
This turtle with shell craft is one of my favorite crafts from my kindergarten teaching days! I have been waiting to do this craft with the Captain, and figured he was old enough and had enough attention span to complete it, and I was right. He loved it! I let D make a Turtle, too, …
It's hot (if you haven't noticed!) Cookies and oven baked treats are yummy, but I want nothing to do with the oven this time of year. Yet, somehow, the kids are still hungry, as am I. So, I rounded up a few no bake snacks that are delicious and won't heat up your kitchen! There are …
Do you ever wish your kids would just stick with what works? It seems like as soon as we find the perfect schedule, get the routine down to a science and everyone is well-rested, they suddenly stop napping or begin catapulting themselves from the crib. What is a tired and bleary-eyed parent to do? Whether this brings to mind …
The Captain and Baby D's current favorite book is "Corduroy" by Don Freeman. I loved this book as a child, so it makes it even more special that the boys love it so much! My mother, the boys' Grammy, was the one who introduced Corduroy to the boys, by reading them books when we have …
We had some sprouting potatoes that were not being used up quickly enough. Sure, they're still edible, but today Baby D and Captain Fussybuckets did some potato stamping! First, you select the potatoes. Then, you cut them in half and either leave the sprouts on or take them off. Washing is also optional, unless …