December is a hectic time to host a birthday party, especially with a new baby in the house. Last year, we rented a local rec center gym, bought a Costco cake, and let the kids run free for an hour on tricycles, slides, and a bouncy house. This year, our budget is a … [Read more...]
Sebastian’s Baby Diary: Week 1
I was born last Monday, October 6th, at 10:23 pm. Mom and I made a valiant effort for a swift, vaginal delivery. While mom was progressing and everything looked set to go, I was coming up against obstacles. I kept trying to make my way downward, but I'd somehow ended up face … [Read more...]
I See Me! I’m an All Star Personalized Book Review
Have you ever invited your child to insert their own name as the protagonist of a book? There's something thrilling about placing yourself as the main character and imagining performing daring stunts or trying new things. I See Me! offers children the opportunity to literally be … [Read more...]
10 Special Things About You (Handmade Gift Idea for Kids)
I was caught up in planning dinner and finishing some chores. My 7 year-old came upstairs and asked me to fold and staple some paper. She headed downstairs, then returned a short while later with this present for her brother's 5th birthday. I started to read it and my heart grew … [Read more...]
Dear Ezra: A Letter to My Son on His 5th Birthday
Dear Ezra: A letter to my son on his 5th birthday. Love, Mom. You're downstairs with your little brother, battling his imaginary monsters, frightening them away from the toy room. I'm busy making dinner and he's desperate for a playmate, so you accompany him to the basement, … [Read more...]
