In so many ways, my daughter is a beautiful reflection of me. She makes me smile when I catch her doing something just like I once did or enjoying things I once enjoyed – like wanting to wipe her hands as soon as they get messy, but every once in a while I appreciate her [...]
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Disney in-store event is a BUST
Posted by jen on February 8th, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
We are huge Disney fans in my family. When I received the email about the “Mickey Sing-Along and Storytime,” I immediately called our Disney store to make sure it was participating and marked the calendar to go. With my toddler dressed in her favorite Minnie Mouse tee shirt and Princess light-up [...]
How Often Do You Run Your Dishwasher?
Posted by jen on February 3rd, 2010
Once upon a time, before kids, my husband and I both worked full-time jobs out of the house. Back then we ran the dishwasher (usually only 1/2 full) about once a week. (My husband once bought the dishwasher soap, that I hated, BOGO from Costco and it lasted about 3 years!)
Now, we run the dishwasher [...]
Just say “No” to the balloon animal!
Posted by jen on December 29th, 2009
It seemed like a cute, innocent idea when the balloon-animal girl at Chili’s came by the table. “Sure, she would love a balloon animal.” Silly Mom didn’t think about the dinner ramifications of this soon-to-be monkey. Logically, Mom should have known better, but we were having such a good day…
I believe the initial decision of [...]
Rubbing Alcohol will get Ink out of Anything!
Posted by jen on October 12th, 2009
I am a little hesitant about this post because I know the look I will get from my husband when he reads about my part in this “incident,” but it is a good tip… so here we go!
My mother is the master stain remover, and I look to her to help me with any touch [...]
Important Info about Children’s Tylenol Recall
Posted by jen on September 25th, 2009
This is like a Mommy nightmare. Tylenol is voluntarily recalling certain lots and batches of it’s Children’s liquid Tylenol manufactured between April, 2008 and June, 2008, for potential bacterial contamination.According to the Orlando Sentinel, ”The company said in a letter that no bacteria were found in the finished product, and that the likelihood of a serious [...]
How to Get a Toddler to Eat Veggies (and other good stuff)!
Posted by jen on September 21st, 2009
It is the question that plaques moms everywhere, “How to get their children to eat veggies and other good stuff?” I am a bit of picky eater, so when K was born I was determined to help expand her eating horizons to include a little of everything. Since her Daddy eats everything, I turn to [...]
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Tags: contest, getting your toddler to eat veggies, little blends, veggies, yogart 
No Comments »Yep. There is an App for that.
Posted by jen on September 1st, 2009
Every baby I know LOVES phones. Especially, it seems, mom’s cell phone. My friend even tried giving her daughter an old, broken phone with no battery, but K seems to prefer the real thing.
My husband, Mr. Smarty-Pants, insists that I could just lock the keys, but I never do. After all, K likes the sounds the [...]
Stay at Home Dad – for a day…
Posted by jen on August 26th, 2009
Since we were without Mimi today (on her way to LA), Daddy stayed home with K today so I could go to work. Apparently, Daddy taught K a few new tricks while Mommy was away. I got the following email at 9:07 am.
“So we are sitting in her room and I’m asking her if she [...]
How to Brush Your Toddler’s Teeth
Posted by jen on August 13th, 2009
When the pediatrician asked me if I was brushing my daughter’s teeth at her 12-month check up, I looked at her like she had two heads. She only had four teeth! But the doctor assured me that I should start getting her used to it and brush her gums, so I had my new task.
I [...]
