Our first kiddie birthday party here in Mexico resulted in quite a bit of culture shock. While we’ve gotten used to the fiesta mentality for adults, it’s hard to digest the magnitude when it comes to a toddler turning only 2 or 3 years old! Our First Mexican Birthday Party We started with crafts: Baby …
Baby Brother is our imitator extraordinaire. He is not an observer, he is a do-er. This week he decided to walk up the stairs, walk not crawl. Of course his short and chubby little toddler legs can’t really reach. So he stops and stands mid-stair and waits for us to help him, and of course …
Ten years ago I left a (very) high stress job and knew that I would never again choose to be in a position where I had so little say regarding my overall well being. It was a moment of change in my life, of pushing boundaries, of prioritizing my desires. I didn’t know where …
Are you preparing for a move? Maybe you’ve just been accumulating things for years and feel the need to let some things go. Decluttering can feel overwhelming. Especially if you have babies or kids under feet, the task can feel insurmountable. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Take this list of items that …
We went to this teeny tiny little crazy zoo- Villa Fantasia in Zapopan. In general M and I are of the mindset that zoos are pretty sad. This type in particular, with small cages, random animals and being able to get shockingly close, was rough. The kids, however, loved it. To Visit: Villa Fantasia Zapopan …
Our diet has been evolving for several years, and pregnancy and parenthood only served to accelerate these changes. I thought I would share what our process has been so that hopefully it might help someone else out there. The key, I believe, has been that these changes have come slowly and gradually, making the changes …
Pom poms. Who knew they could provide lots of fun fine motor play for a preschooler? For those that need to stay at home and keep their little ones busy, pom poms are a great medium. If you’re looking for an activity to keep your toddler busy or keep your preschooler busy, read on. All …
Way, way back I made a ball pit out of our pack ‘n play. And for the past couple of months is has seen pretty heavy use: Both kids have actually been playing in it at least a couple times a week. It’s obviously a conspiracy to derail my selling baby gear. 😉
