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Keeping Toddlers Safe – Getting Older Siblings Involved
Families with toddlers know the importance of childproofing. These walking vacuums seem to find everything and quickly put it into their mouths. This is especially worrisome in houses with a toddler and older children, as the older kids usually have toys that are the perfect size for their younger brother or sister to swallow or choke on.
It’s Still Someone’s Dad…
Well ladies, this week has been a sad one for our family. We lost my uncle to cancer and my husbands grandfather all in a matter of days.
Life Interrupted
By Guest Blogger Melanie Kramer I must admit, writing this Blog post was cathartic, liberating and at the same time overcast with a shadow of somberness. The last six years have been a struggle coming to terms with my decision to give up a painting career that I loved dearly, to stay home and raise my children. And as I reflect back today, I cant help but think, Was this the best decision for me? For my kids? Why do I feel like I am on the road to nowhere?
Keeping The Balls Juggling In The Air
I had lunch with a close friend yesterday, and we were doing our usual lunch and chat, and chat, and chat. I love her, cuz shes my no bullshit friend. We cut right to the chase. No small talk. Open hearts on the table, raw emotions. And for yesterdays session, her feelings were that of many of us women, I feel like Im constantly keeping the balls in the air. The juggle never stops. Quite frankly, its exhausting. Calling all jugglers and working moms!!
Cherishing the Family Dinner
I have a confession to make. I regularly let my kids watch television while eating meals. Well, lets make that several confessions. I find planning dinner, and meals, in general quite stressful. I am not a natural cook, and get insecure about how my cooked meals turn out. I constantly feel stretched for time, and its easy to revert to pasta, some basic raw vegetables, and an easy boiled chicken hot dog (a healthy organic one) for my kids meals.
