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10 Rules for My Girls – A Dad’s Point of View
There's nothing better in the world than being "Daddy" to my 2 little girls. It's hands down the best thing I've ever done with my life. I've said …
“Is Mommy going to die?”
There's nothing better than being a daddy to my little girls. Being a daddy to my little girls is hands down the best thing I've ever done with my …
Appreciating My Family for Its Unique Qualities + Quirks
All families have their own unique qualities and quirks that define who they are. My family is no different. I grew up in a family where there was …
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Appreciating the Beautiful Mess of Parenting
Parenting is the greatest thing I've ever done in my life, but that doesn't mean it's not a mess... a very beautiful mess. We all have our ups …
Get in Touch with Nature at Your Local Park
Today, we're all very connected - electronically. Technology seems to have taken over our lives. Instead of meeting for lunch, we chat on Facebook. …
5 Tips for Acting Like a Real Life Princess
This is a sponsored post we did for Disney on Happy Mothering several years ago. The girls were so cute in it, I just couldn't part with it, so I …
My Life Could Be a Show About Kids and Bathroom Adventures
I never knew what comedy was before having kids. Seriously, every day in our home is full of laughs and giggles. Not only because we have fun …
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Why Co-Sleeping was the Best Sleep Training Method for Us
I sit here, late at night after the girls are sound asleep, writing this post. After 5+ years of co-sleeping, I believe that phase of our lives has …
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And Then There Were Three…
See that sweet baby sleeping on my chest? That's Zoë as a newborn. My sweet little 10 lb. 1 oz. baby girl. I can't believe that picture was taken 5 …
20 Wishes For My Daughters
My wishes, hopes and dreams for Zoë and Kaylee are simple – or at least I think they are simple. I know simple and easy aren’t the same thing… …
Looking Back on Life Before Kids
Today’s writing prompt is about what life was like before kids. That seems like an entirely different lifetime since my girls are such a part of …
Merry Christmas!
I want to wish all of my readers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! It has been a wonderful year, and I'm so grateful each and …
Implementing a Quiet Time Routine
I have never been one for scheduling nap time. I have worked very hard to teach the girls to listen to their bodies and develop a natural rhythm. It …
Today Has Been One of THOSE Days!
This is what I wish they were doing right now - aren't they sweet here? I love being a Mom. I love my girls like I've never loved anything before, …
Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Three Girls In The Tub
Since becoming a mom, there is nothing I miss more than taking a long, hot shower – by myself. Or even a warm, relaxing bath to soak in some relaxing …
You Might Have a Toddler In Your House If…
Your Christmas Tree is only decorated on the top half! …
Laser Pointers Aren’t Just for Pets!
A few weeks ago, I bought Brian a laser pointer, and the other night he was playing with Kaylee and pulled it out of his pocket. I had no idea how …
3-Year Olds Can Babywear Too!
How do I know that my girls love being worn? Because when I say we're going for a walk, Zoë grabs her baby and nicely tucks her into her shirt so she …
The Precious Memories We Keep
As parents, we try and capture each and every precious memory so we can hold onto them forever. I feel like every day is full of memories, and I feel …
Another Lesson in Natural Pigmentation
I shared how we dyed our Easter Eggs with natural foods this year, and why it was such a great lesson in natural pigmentation. My girls really took …
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
When I'm done working for the day, I love how excited my girls are to see me when I come downstairs. The other day, I was working and Brian was …
A Ghost in the Playroom
The last few weeks we’ve been struggling to get the girls to go into the playroom. Zoë insists that there’s a ghost in her playroom that scares her …
No More Babies in This House
Kaylee Enjoying the Batter from Her Birthday Carrot Cake It has been a couple months since Kaylee took her first steps. She was very cautious with …
Laundry Time!
Zoë has been my big helper for some time now, but recently Kaylee has also started wanting to help me out. Whether it's unloading the dishwasher or …
A Whopping Dose of Mommy Guilt
If I thought I had mommy guilt in the past, I was crazy. This last week has been “H” “E” “double hockey sticks” in our house … well, ever since the …
The Toilet Incident
We have some interesting moments parenting two young children. Some are funny. Some are frustrating. Some are a combination of both. Last week we had …
Complete Exhaustion and Total Joy
Having two young girls that are only 21 months apart has me completely exhausted. I can’t tell you the last time got 8 straight hours of sleep (even 4 …
In the Closet
Everyone needs some personal space (I know I do) and that’s no different for toddlers. Zoë and Kaylee share a room, so neither of them has much …
Our Ever-Changing Co-Sleeping Arrangements
Before Kaylee was born, I wrote about my thoughts and feelings on co-sleeping, and how I wondered what it would be like to co-sleep with two little …
A Binkie-Free Home
We’re finally a binkie-free home! Yep, we finally broke Zoë of the habit just over a month ago. I really thought it was going to be a lot harder than …
I Can Do It Myself!
In the last week or so, Kaylee has decided that she no longer wants me to feed her… she wants to feed herself. If I try to feed her a bite, she grabs …
Peaches are Good!
We started Kaylee on solids about almost a month ago because she had been trying to steal food off of our plates for a while and the poor thing would …
Big Smiles
Kaylee is three months old now and she is very expressive – both with her facial expressions and her voice. She loves experimenting with different …
Why is There Dirt in the Baby’s Hair?
I had to go to the airport to pick up a package today, so Brian stayed home with the girls. After nearly 2 hours of riding the bus then dealing with …
Co-Sleeping with Two Under Two
I’ve written about co-sleeping in the past, but that was before Kaylee was born. Now that she’s 2 ½-months old, I wanted to share what I’ve learned …
How to Get a Good Shower with a New Baby
If you’re a new mom, then you understand the term, “good shower,” and just how hard it is to get one. When Zoë was born, she never slept for longer …
Curious Toddler + Unattended Laptop = ?
Brian and I are on our laptops a lot… we work from home so it’s a necessity. We also use a third laptop to watch movies since we don’t have a TV or …
Easter Fun with the Girls
It has been a long week, so Brian just got the video done of the girls from Easter. We had a really fun day. Next year will be even more fun when …
Life with Two Under Two: Getting Into A Groove
So this week I finally admitted to myself that I can’t do it all. As much as I’d love to think I can… I have to be honest with myself and admit that …
Life with Two Under Two: Mommy Guilt
So this week I’ve finally been hit with the Mommy Guilt (not too different from preggo guilt). I feel like poor Zoë has been neglected because Kaylee …
Oh How Things Change…
The other night Brian and I were in the kitchen. He was cooking dinner, which he has been doing a lot lately because the girls get demanding around …
Co-Sleeping Comes Naturally
Before having children, I would never have thought in a million years that I’d be a co-sleeper. I was sure that my baby would sleep in her crib and …