Are stuffed animals and security blankets a good idea?
Mine does. In fact, my toddler has three special stuffed animals. Meet the guys. Yes, Evan calls them the guys, how cute is that? Pictured from left to right...
Bye bye binky
Today, Evan is 18-months-old. I am not sure why, but this feels like a big milestone, and that’s really all I can say on the matter without crying and...
Peanut butter and jelly: The last stronghold of lunch
I have been incredibly lucky to have a child that up until now, has had a fantastic appetite and a willingness to try almost anything. There are a few...
The one and only ever you
When I was pregnant for Evan, I knew that love was on it’s way. I knew that I would adore this little boy for the rest of my life,...
Bright Christmas memories
I don’t really have a huge narrative about our Christmas this year to share with you. Why? Well, I’m still recovering from the whole experience, to be honest, and...
Overcoming mom guilt
When I realize how few photos I’ve taken of Evan lately, I have an intense sensation of guilt that starts in my stomach, and rises up, eventually giving me...
Meet Louie – Our Elf on the Shelf
About two months ago, I posed a question to my Twitter friends. I asked them to tell me which Christmas books their children adore. I received several responses, but...
I’m thankful for the little things
The alternate title for this post is: “A Little Pie, for Little E.” My dad carefully crafted this adorable little personal-size pumpkin pie for Evan, complete with cutouts of...
That’s what you get when you live in the boontoolies
The phrase in the title of this post is what my mother said to me this morning when I called her to lament the fact that we spent last...
Toddlers are tricky
It’s official, we have a Toddler, capital T, and he’s going through some major changes. I think some of it can be blamed on teething, but the number and...
My little Charlie Brown
I told you that Evan was going to be a robot for Halloween, right? WRONG! After a dress rehearsal, the toddler gave the robot outfit thumbs down. No offense...
Busy months ahead
Part of me just wishes that I could close my eyes, and re-open them in mid-December. Obviously, it’s a very small part, since the idea of missing even one...
