So now that Shane is almost 2 & a half and is showing some signs of readiness, we've begun the journey of potty training. While I was doing research to find out how to go about it, one tip kept popping up everywhere: to buy "big boy" underwear featuring his favorite characters, because he won't … [Read more...]
Toddler Talk Thursday: Bedtime Routines
Shane is VERY particular about his routines: morning, noon & night. But at night he's the MOST adamant about it. First up is bathtime. At the mere mention of it, Shane attempts to hop into the tub fully clothed & before there's even any water in it. He loves bathtime, but hates the … [Read more...]
Happy Easter!
I'm probably going to be MIA this weekend because I'm working Saturday morning & then it's Easter time! Saturday night we've got to leave the Easter Bunny some notes so he's prepared & then on Sunday, we're doing an egg hunt at home & then one at my in-laws along with lunch. So before I … [Read more...]
Interview with Parenting Expert Dr. Michele Borba
Shane is at that really annoying creative & explorative stage where he has realized he can say "No" to foods- and he does. Frequently. So frequently, that I'm often afraid my kid is going to starve to death. I know, I know: "He won't let himself starve", "He'll eat when he's hungry", … [Read more...]
Toddler Talk Thursday: Outdoor Activities
So, I hate the outdoors. It sounds like such a lame thing to say but honestly? I do. I live in Las Vegas where if it's not 117 degrees, there's a good chance it's only 40. We have very few in-between days. Add to that my incessant asthma & allergies and my ridiculously pale skin {which tans … [Read more...]
Toddler Talk Thursday: Potty Training
Shane is 17 & a half months old. He's not potty trained, and in fact, we are just on the cusp of beginning potty training. I bought him a "potty" right after his first birthday with the sole purpose of getting him exposed to it. I wanted it to become a normal piece of furniture for him, that … [Read more...]
A Toddler’s Dream Day Come True
So, last Thursday Shane had like the best day in the history of forever. It started out with our normal Thursday routine of meeting up for our playgroup. {Which we found through Emily at Family & Life in Las Vegas- whose son Squish is pictured below, right with Shane, left.} Usually it's at … [Read more...]