Monthly Archives: March 2015

My First Night With a Two Year Old

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Jenn P

We are on the old schedule still. Up at the new 6:30, sleep by the new 1:00, sleep by the new 8:30. I might just leave it like that and slowly try to shift his bedtime earlier. Bedtime was a … Continue reading →

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Birthday Boy

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Jenn P

Today doesn’t seem much different than yesterday. He is sweet and playful and full of his own ideas. I want to do one of those milestone updates but don’t know what to put in it so maybe I will work … Continue reading →

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Protected: My Last Day With a One Year Old

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Jenn P

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MicroBlog Monday: Glad Someone Thinks So

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Jenn P

Scene: Naked Wallace in the empty tub being ridiculous and wild. Me: What’s your name? Wallace: W! Me: What’s your problem? Wallace: W! Me: What’s your momma? Wallace: Pretty! I have no idea where he got that from. He is … Continue reading →

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Daylight Saving Time

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Jenn P

Who else hates Daylight Saving Time as much as I do? It just seems like such an asinine and outdated practice, not to mention horrible for kids. The whole point is to save energy and money by making daylight go … Continue reading →

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Protected: Potty Training

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Jenn P

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Linked Up

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Jenn P

Planet Fitness stands up for gender identity. The fact that this happened in Michigan is even better. I don’t know if I posted this one about play and our overprotected kids but it is a great (long) article. Oh man, … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Sacrifice

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Jenn P

Wallace and I both have colds we got from work. We are both cranky and tired. He doesn’t know what he wants today but definitely wants it right now and it can’t possibly be what he asked for and I … Continue reading →

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Protected: Night Weaning and Sleep Update

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Jenn P

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Winter Babywearing

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Jenn P

Babywearing has been essential to my ability to parent Wallace. In the early months, it was the only way I could grocery shop, do laundry, or work. It also saved our breastfeeding. My dad even wore him at Wheatland when … Continue reading →

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