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Minding My Ps & Qs

Posted on May 17, 2010 Written by Tonya

I can swear like a sailor and I know that it is an ugly trait.For me, cursing has become somewhat of a habit, whether it's out of anger, frustration or to emphasize a point, sometimes there is just no substitute for a "hell", "shit" or "damn" (or … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: character

High Chair Help!

Posted on May 15, 2010 Written by Tonya

We need a high chair!Currently, we are using the fabulous Chicco 360 Rotating Hook On Chair and have it attached to our kitchen bar, but with as much as you enjoy dropping food on the floor and with all the yummy summer fruit soon to be available and … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: advice, favorite products, kid food

Mr. Friendly

Posted on May 15, 2010 Written by Tonya

When we go out to dinner, Lucas likes to hold court from his high chair by waving and smiling at everyone that passes our table. Waiters, beware!It's hard to believe and even harder to explain to an 11 month old that not everyone that comes in … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: character, photos, silly

Time Is Of The Essence

Posted on May 14, 2010 Written by Tonya

Time and I don't get along much anymore.There are just not enough hours in the day and I feel as though I am always trying to beat the clock.My piles and "To Do" list seem to grow instead of diminish. I have always prided myself at being good at time … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: a mother's guilt, advice, me time, motherhood

Lotions & Potions

Posted on May 13, 2010 Written by Tonya

We've been home over a week and I'm still trying to unpack and put things away and I don't know why, but this made me giggle today...Up until our last trip we shared my toiletry bag, but now that you have almost as much bathroom stuff as I do, you … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: favorite products, silly, travel

Me, Versatile?

Posted on May 13, 2010 Written by Tonya

Natalie, author of Mommy of a Monster (I Mean Toddler) and Infant Twins honored me this week with the Versatile Award and I am deeply touched.Natalie is relatively new to the blogging world (as if I'm some old pro!?) and is doing an awesome job of … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: aunt leah, awards, blog

You Gotta Have Friends

Posted on May 12, 2010 Written by Tonya

"Friends are the family we choose for ourselves." - Edna Buchanan Baby "Sprinkles" are becoming very popular for second, third and subsequent babies, especially with my group of friends. I now have SIX girlfriends pregnant with their number twos. I … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: change, friends, me time

Drama King

Posted on May 11, 2010 Written by Tonya

On the plane from New Caledonia to Sydney (a three hour flight, for which I was with you solo) you started throwing your head back, wailing and arching your body when I tried to keep you from hitting the tray table in front of us. Needless to say, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: advice, challenges, parenthood

Turn That Thing Off!

Posted on May 10, 2010 Written by Tonya

I have a serious question that I doubt anyone can answer, but I'm going to throw it out there anyway:What is the deal with the volume level on children's toys? Most of the ones we have mercifully have a high and low volume setting, but not all, which … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: annoyances, toys

My First Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2010 Written by Tonya

Today was my first Mother's Day.That still sounds weird.I bought a card for my Mommy & Me friend, Jenn and it sums up this crazy ride very well:The pay is short. The hours are long. It's a 24/7 kind of job. Training is learn-as-you-go. … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: doc band, holidays, milestones, motherhood, photos

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