Sometimes I just suck :D I love finding and trying out pinterest crafts with my kids. I do. I really do. Except for today. Today I lazily handed them a bucket of sidewalk chalk and two cups of water and let them figure it out for themselves. I feel so guilty for leaving the kids at daycare and school aftercare everyday that I try to make up for it with "QUALITY MOM TIME" … [Read more...]
Brains over beauty
As Piper and I were waiting at the pharmacy for her scripts, the pharmacist struck up a conversation with her. As usual it went something like this: Pharmacist: "you are so cute! Here's a coloring book." Piper: "thank you!" Pharmacist: "Here's a lollipop. You are being so good, pretty girl." Piper: "hehe thank you" Pharmacist: "Here are your prescriptions cutie … [Read more...]
Tips for managing your child’s fever
First, here's a little disclaimer: I am not a physician or medical professional. Please do not allow my personal tips to come before those of your child's doctor! I do my best to overcome stressful situations by being prepared. If I go through an unpleasant situation, I tend to plan ways to ease the pain if the situation ever repeats itself. Plus, I am a little superstitious … [Read more...]
How I explained my miscarriage to the kids
Pregnancy loss is very common, with most experts claiming miscarriage percentages as high as 20-30% of all pregnancies. However, the numbers and likelihood of it happening do not make the experience any easier to live through. Through the emotional storm there were two reasons why I had to wipe away the tears and get a handle on myself: My kids. I've … [Read more...]
Natural relief for ear infection pain
Both of my scrugglets had chronic ear infections that had me running to the pediatrician's office at least once a month. Maybe it was the sleepless fog from back to back pregnancies combined with the ease of going to the doctor for meds, but I never thought of searching for alternative healing methods when they were babies. They are six and four now and both had … [Read more...]