Toddlers

  • Bedtime Routine

    (The pictures in this post have nothing to do with bedtime.  I just like to throw random pictures out there to keep things interesting.) Without a doubt, one of the most frequent questions…

  • The Case of The Shrieker

    Alright, imaginary friends. I need some help raising my children again. Here is the case: ********** THE ACCUSED: Gracie “The Shrieker” Brown AGE: Almost 16 months CRIME: The Shrieker is hereby accused of…

  • Preschooler Dinners Continue

    First, can I just pause to freak out for a minute?  When I checked my email this week, I thought BabyCenter had sent me the wrong weekly updates.  I get emails from them…

  • Out of the Mouths of Babes

    On Mother’s Day afternoon, I was sitting on my parent’s porch with my mom, Grandma, Sarah, and the kids. We were eating strawberry shortcake and enjoying the beautiful weather, while Bean and Gracie…

  • Spelling Champ

    A couple months ago, I accidentally stumbled on an article through Pinterest on the things your child needs to be able to do before they enter Kindergarten. Normally, I avoid milestone charting like…

  • The Older Kid Diaper Bag

    **Alright, folks.  This is my last diaper bag post.  I promise!  It’s just been on my mind lately, and I had to blog it out!** Now that Bean and Gracie are getting a…

  • When My Kids Annoy Me

    Bean is entering a new phase. I think this must be the three-year-old behavior people warned me about. These days, Bean is like a PMS-ing tiny warlord hyped up on steroids. He’s emotional,…

  • God.s Snack

    On Sunday mornings, Bean and Gracie go to their own nurseries while Chris and I go to “big church.” Up until Gracie was five or six months old, we brought her to church…