Life with a Toddler

My weekend in soundbites

October 3, 2011

Last week, I read (watched?) a post by Jill and it sort of inspired this one. Or, I ripped it off.  But not really, because I’m too shy to vlog.  This was my weekend in soundbites:  Hi birthday girl! Wow, that’s a really big tent someone got you. Really? It has to stay right here [...]

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Nighttime routines were easier when she was a baby

September 19, 2011

After we brush her teeth and dry her hair she looks up at me.  “Talk about FAVWATE things?” “OK, sweetheart. Let’s go talk about favorite things.” On my bed, she places “her” pillow and my pillow on the middle of the bed. As directed by my two-year-old, I lay my head down and look at her.  [...]

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sharing. in pictures

September 9, 2011

Oh hey, two cute kids laying on their blankets playing with their toys.  Boy kid eyes up girl kid’s Elmo.    Girl is doubtful that this is going to end well, but gives boy the benefit of the doubt. Boy is not deterred.    “NO! My Elmo!”   “Fine. I’ll pull your hair.”   “Screw [...]

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11 years from now, I’m in big trouble….

September 5, 2011

As we pulled out of the parking lot and were winding our way through traffic, I reached behind the passenger seat and held her hand.  Our car was dimly lit by the brake lights in front of us and the headlights behind us but I could see enough to know that someone was sleepy. “Chessa, you were such [...]

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Two minus one month

August 30, 2011

Dear Chessa, This is the last time I can (without appearing as an over-protective, doesn’t-want-her-child-to-grow-up mother) celebrate your birth on the 30th of a month that’s not September. Also, it means when people ask how old you are I have to start using years instead of months.  Because one month from today you will be [...]

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How to make your child fear Santa… in August.

August 29, 2011

Early last week, I was getting the kids dressed in the morning.  Chessa, being the ever helpful big sister offered one of her four (yes, four) pacifiers to her little brother.  Cole refused it.  Turns out, my second-born prefers his thumb.  Seeing an opportunity to talk about the inevitable-but-who-knows-when-because-I’m-chicken Binky Bounce, I asked Chessa if [...]

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Day care. For real this time.

August 25, 2011

Her brand new pink back pack in one hand the other firmly holding onto mine, she walked down the steps and into the room full of children and Miss Barb.  With only a moment of hesitation she dove right in to day care.  She didn’t wait for an invitation before taking her place at the [...]

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Wasn’t she just born last week?

August 23, 2011

Today is a big day in our house.  Today is Chessa’s first day of day care.  Well, sort of.  Today is the day I take her for a few hours and stay with her.  Today is the day I introduce her to Miss Barb and her new friends.  Today is the day I hold my [...]

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Coach Chessa

August 22, 2011

Last week, I sat on a golf cart and watched Craig coach football.  Much like when we met all those years ago, I sat with my legs stretched out in front of me, my hair pulled up in a ponytail.  Just like when he was coaching the all star game and I was working the event, [...]

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Dear Time: I’ve changed my mind!

August 17, 2011

I distinctly remembering being 13 years old and desperately wanting to be older. Oh, how I ached to go to Sunday night dances at the town park, get my license and give up riding with my parents, move out, date, and so on.  Then when I graduated from high school, I wanted to be done with [...]

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