by Jennifer | Feb 18, 2020 | 5 Minute Blogging, Parenthood, Toddlerhood, Working Mommy
“I’m going to take Little Dude for a breakfast date tomorrow before daycare, if he stops being an a***” I told my husband. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Little Dude. But three’s rough, man, and when he wakes up with personal storm cloud...
by Jennifer | Nov 6, 2019 | Parenthood, Toddlerhood
Our daycare lady thanked me recently for all my efforts to promote Little Dude’s literacy skills. (At 3, he can recognize more than half his letters most days, and is now working at daycare on associating the correct sound with each letter.) I was proud and happy, but...
by Jennifer | Sep 24, 2019 | Parenthood, Toddlerhood
Every once in a while, I have a moment where I sit back, pat myself on the back, and go “Man, I did good!” Often, that moment is a brief flicker before the next parenting challenge, but I relish it while it lasts. Side note: I fully give each and every one...
by Jennifer | Jul 26, 2019 | 5 Minute Blogging, Parenthood, The First Year, Toddlerhood
I’m going to make a recording of Tank screeching. It’s his vocalization of choice lately, and he’s talented at it. His screeches reach ear-drum-vibrating caliber. It’s special. I’m going to save said recording, and play it for him when...
by Jennifer | Mar 15, 2019 | Parenthood, Pregnancy and Childbirth, The First Year, Toddlerhood
Happy Spring and Happy St. Patrick’s Day, friends. It’s been almost a year since I sat staring at that second pregnancy test, thinking “Oh, shit…” Yes, we wanted a second child, a sibling and best friend for our Little Dude. However, as I...
by Jennifer | Mar 28, 2018 | Product Recommendations, Toddlerhood
Today I would like to introduce you to Little Dude’s favorite show of all time: My Baby Can Talk. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures. Thanks to one of my closest friends for sharing this gem with us; I wish we had found...