Took this family selfie on the Catalina Flyer on the windy ride home from Catalina Island last weekend. We were blown away by how fun the trip was! Thanks to Catalina Island Vacation Rentals for hosting our stay. Post to come on all the fun things there are to do on that magical little island… Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Blown Away
Category: Personal
Boston is in our hearts
It has taken me a few days to let the horror of the unfathomable events of the Boston Marathon fully sink in. I wish I had something profound to say, but at times like this, there are no words quite appropriate other than to express Boston is in our hearts and will continue to be so… Continue reading Boston is in our hearts
Wordless Wednesday: Love
This might be one of my favorite photos of my girls of all time. I find irresistible joy watching my kids on the beach. And in case you were wondering why my little one is wearing a plastic blue oven mitt on her arm, will tell the full story tomorrow. Stay turned. For more Wordless… Continue reading Wordless Wednesday: Love
Potty Talk: Potty Training Tips from the Trenches
There are about a million and one things that I LOVE about being a mama. And then there are a select few things that I just dread. Potty training is one of them (“Pooh” on the potty anyone? I know, I know…but it had to be said!)
With my son’s third birthday approaching shortly, I knew it wouldn’t be long before potty training began with my little man.
So, after “watching for the signs” like so many books and blogs say to do to determine potty “readiness,” (and digging out the Elmo potty DVD from a storage box) my munchkin was (very sweetly) against it.
The Dreaded Perky Potty Talk
I went into the perky potty talk mode, but no amount of positive potty talk and introducing him to the potty seemed to change his mind….