New Obsessions

Minnow's sitter has a Sesame Street Video...Sesame Street--Do The Alpahbet.  I knew how much Minnow liked it as the video case is the first thing he goes for at the sitters.  We were at Blockbuster this weekend getting movies--which of course we really never have time to watch, but we keep trying.  Minnow loves to … Continue reading New Obsessions

Pumpkin Patches

Since Saturday, we have been to two pumpkin patches--even though it's been 90 degrees.  Certainly insn't pumpkin weather.  But what does Minnow know other than despite all the sweat he had a blast.  He got to do his first corn maze, swing on his first tire swing and pick out his first pumpkin as well … Continue reading Pumpkin Patches

How Quickly They Learn

After picking Minnow up from the sitters we stopped to get a frozen beverage--in all seriousness I wasn't planning on sharing with him at all.  He asked sweetly for some "pweeze uice".  So I shared.  Well share is certainly the wrong word.  As I asked if mommy could have it back--he shook his head so … Continue reading How Quickly They Learn

How To Torture Your Toddler

For months now (about 3) Minnow has been going to bed on his own and awake.  He will sometimes cry until the other parent comes to hug him good night, but most of the time he just goes to sleep.  Now napping is another story.  We didn't have a nap routine.  Sometimes he would fall … Continue reading How To Torture Your Toddler