Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Nursing and pumping has become a huge part of my daily routine. That said, choosing the right breast pump is extremely important. I’m breastfeeding for a second time, and recently received pump number three. So, I consider myself somewhat of a breastfeeding and pumping connoisseur. I’ve shared tips and tricks to maintaining milk supply, and…
One of the things I love most about my daughter is her carefree spirit. She’s the kind of kid that loves to have fun. If I’m feeling down, she always knows just what to say to make me laugh. She’s like that with Baby O too. Whenever he cries, she sings to him. “Jelly jelly…
I tell my kids they’re is smart, beautiful, and talented practically everyday. I do this because it’s true. I do this because I want them to know their worth. I think it’s important our children know how great they are so that they can be confident in themselves. As much as I reinforce these positive…
Don’t you just love capturing moments of your little one doing something incredibly cute? Let’s face it, kids are so unpredictable that’s why it’s important to have a camera close by just in case. I’m always on standby to snap a photo and hit record. Turns out it came in handy just the other day when…
I’ve always enjoyed reading. As a kid, my mother made it a requirement. I remember getting books from my cousins. There were so many that we ended up turning one of our closets into a mini library. Anything involving Michael Jackson was my subject of choice. You couldn’t stump me on Jackson trivia. I read…
As the second snowstorm of the season approached, I knew that there was a good chance that I’d have to be away from my family. My daughter has grown accustomed to having Mommy working long hours whenever the weather gets bad. However, this would be a first time experience for her baby brother – not…
When I took my daughter to the movies for the first time, running was the last thing I thought she’d ever do. But, that’s exactly what she did. I didn’t tell her where we were going or what we’d be doing. She loves surprises, and that’s exactly what I told her – “It’s a surprise!”…
It wasn’t too long ago when people began asking me about baby number two. Curiosity led me to a site that morphed couples faces into how their child would look. I decided to upload a couple of pics of me and the hubs and came up with these cutie pies. Our ‘would be boy’ actually reminds…
