I wrote a blog post awhile back called “strong as a mother”. (see below for full post) I came up with this design back when I wrote the post, and never got around to actually putting it out there. Then I saw the new Target shirt! So similar! I realized that the message is strong, …
Mama’s Organized Chaos
Discipline. What does that word mean to you? Webster defines discipline as “The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.” I’d like to alter this definition slightly- “The practice of training people desired behaviors based on expectations, using a proactive approach and consequences when necessary”. I …
I remember the first time my daughter recognized and expressed that I was upset. She was 22 months old at the time. She looked at me and said “Mama, mad”. It was heartbreaking to hear, but also so amazing. She was recognizing emotion and that was HUGE! She wasn’t even 2 yet and here she …
I was sitting on the couch contemplating cooking dinner. We are on a budget, and it would have been so simple to just cook. But, I was tired. I was desperately wanting to just enjoy the moment and have some laughs. I also wanted to get dressed and actually look nice. Oh…and have dessert. Apparently …
Caroline just finished her 8th month of gymnastics! It seems like yesterday when we were at our first day of gymnastics. This was her first experience having to follow instruction in a class setting, and she had a hard time the first week. The second class came around, however, and she rocked it! She listened …
Today is Babywise Friendly Network Day! We are all writing on the topic of marriage. Please see below for a full list of links! Now that I am a parent, my perspective of my marriage has changed a bit. And really, I shouldn’t say changed, so much as was put into a new focus. Caroline …
Are there any toddlers out there that are not terrified of the self flushing toilets? Or the loud no touch hand dryers? If your toddler is one of the few that happens to not be terrified, I am extremely jealous!! My daughter is potty trained, yet, at the moment, she’s in a phase of being …
This post originally appeared as a guest post at Guest post at BabywiseMom in December 2016. Babywisemom.com is by far the best online Babywise resource you’ll come across. Every topic you could ever imagine regarding Babywise is on her blog! It is such an honor to guest post on her blog, and to be a part of …