In about nine months my son will be two years old and while it would be great if he were potty trained by then, I’m not going to stress about it if he’s not. We’re not quite done weaning and I’d rather take things one milestone at a time. We’ve only scratched the surface of potty training; introducing him to the potty and showing him how to flush and wash his hands. Of course, all of this is exciting. Especially since the potty sings and talks. Before, the bathroom was off limits after our morning routine until bath time. But since we’ll be spending more time here throughout the…
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5 Tips for Feeding a Picky Toddler
I’ve waited a long time for this day to come but it’s official: I’m no longer breastfeeding…during the day. I know, I know. I’m not quite at the finish line but I’m so close! I went from nursing on-demand/every two hours to feeding four times a day to feeding in the morning and before bed. Now, I’m only nursing my son just before bed. The good thing about only nursing at night is he knocks right out after about five minutes of feeding. The downside: having to have breakfast ready when he wakes up. Now some may think, “oh that’s easy!” Well let me tell you it’s not. Because no…
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Salt Dough Ornaments: A Holiday DIY Perfect for Family Tradition
Christmas is just five days away and I’m proud to say that I’ve finally finished all of my shopping. Now I can kick back and relax and not have to worry about being out in the crowd of last-minute shoppers. But aside from the gift buying and giving, Christmas has always been my favorite holiday because of family traditions. When I was younger, my siblings and I would go to bed super early—or at least go up to our rooms—as if that was going to make Christmas morning come any sooner! Christmas Day would begin with family prayer and then it was off to see what gifts were under the…
