If your kiddo never makes a mess, don't read. If you have never had body fluids all over you at some random time with a child giggling, don't read. If you are like me, read, laugh, and take a sigh as you think, “thankful that wasn't me today.” Laughter is good medicine. [...]
We don’t usually do much for one year birthdays as I’ve found my babies are rarely interested in anything yet; they want to eat the paper wrapping instead of get to the toy, not really interested in cake or icing yet, and would rather play musical baby than sit still. [...]
Our baby-toddler enjoys singing! So if you hear a guttural growl sound mixed with a musical note that may border on a hum, that’s Laud, trying his best to sing. – And Lucas, don’t change his songs! #BabyToddlerStage #BabyStage #ToddlerStage #BabyToddlerLikesToSing #HeKeepsTime #BabyLovesMusic #Music #HumGrowlPurr #PrimitiveCommunication #NancyTartAuthor [...]
The Baby Bug-Free Zone July 27, 2024 We have a long-term project that is going and going and going… One thing we don’t have to ponder is where the baby (or sleeping 5-year-old) will go to play if the bugs are bad. Whoa! IF THE BUGS ARE BAD?? What side [...]
Online Purchase that wasn't as expected... #TheStoryOfTheBabyPen #2024 #2015 #OnlinePurchase #NotWhatIExpected #PositiveSurprise #GiganticPlayPenBecomesToddlerSafeRoom #Tool #BabyGear #OnlinePictureMadeItLookSmall #ButItWasReallyGigantic #EasyToFindThePositiveInThisUnexpectedTurn #NineYearsOfTheBabyPen [...]
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Love is a totally amazing thing. I love to watch their brother-bond grow! I thank God every time I see them together. [...]
A White Rose bloomed. A picture makes me think... [...]
Throwback from: April 20, 2024 Watching Them Grow I’m feeling nostalgic. I’m watching girls dance and play while a sideshow plays and I hear music my Daddy used to play. Not just my girls but they all feel like mine. I’ve watched them grow in our gym. Some I’ve coached, [...]
Laud is Mobile! Timewarp Story from: March 20, 2024 Yes, it is happening too quickly! My little mover has been able to climb over his bassinet side for about two months but I’ll say, “Laud, where are you going?” and most of the time he grins and sits down. The [...]