It is rainy and cold here today, so it is only fitting that I write about how we stay busy and sane when the weather doesn’t want to cooperate with outdoor time. Being a stay at home mom has been a big adjustment for me and it has taken me a while (still does on most days) to get into a routine that keeps Avery stimulated and me from going bonkers! Then throw in a rainy day and Bam! We start to feel a little looney. We start the day at 7:00am and end at 7:00pm and she only naps oh I’d say 45 …
Kiddos
Inspiring Reads for Little Girls!
We just wrapped up Avery’s second Christmas and although it was a world wind of traveling, visiting family and friends and jumping from crib to crib we had the most amazing time! We got to watch as Avery opened presents and really enjoyed the process as opposed to last year when she was too young to really understand. And even though she was gifted every kind of toy, doll and clothing item you can imagine, she naturally gravitated to her favorite, books. I still have a vision in my head of her …
Survival Tips for Traveling With Toddlers!
We just got back from Thanksgiving in Northern Nevada, where my husband and I grew up, and we were thinking about how much easier it used to be sans toddler. Sitting in traffic for 4+ hours to head back to where we currently live in Northern California is no small feat but add an 18 month old baby girl who only wants to run, play and in her words "out" the entire drive and you are headed to meltdown city for all parties involved. Luckily, we have done that drive enough over the past 1 ½ years …