Tag Archives: getting out of the house

Toddler Tricks – 85: Make the Old New

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Problem: With toddlers, there are only so many options you have for an easy, fun day. Sure you could go on many adventures right outside your door, or, for the more adventurous, you could even do day trips to parks, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Toddler Tricks – 81: Get Out of the House

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Problem: You have so much to do. So much. And at every turn, your toddlers stand in your way. You pick up the crayons, they splay the videos out on the floor. You wash the counters, they finger paint the … Continue reading →

Posted in Toddler Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Turn It Around

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Unless you’re a perfect parent, with perfect children, or a much better disciplinarian than I am, you’re well accustomed to the dreaded adult-stare your toddlers can garner when out in public. Maybe they’re playing a bit too loud. Maybe they knock … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Toddler Tricks – 72: Speak Their Language

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

Problem: You have errands lined up that will take the whole of the afternoon, and your toddler has other plans. Be it dawdling, tantruming, playing or teasing, your kids are not getting back in the car. You have four more … Continue reading →

Posted in Toddler Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Blood Drive at a Preschool?

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

Yesterday, I dragged my crew to the preschool where we take a few extra-curricular classes. It was going to be our last day, the school stating it was open until December 23rd. What they failed to mention was that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Out of the House | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Twin Fight, or Why I’m Hated on the Playground

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

This might place me firmly in the bad parent category, I’m not sure. I know that some mothers laugh with me, and some laugh at me (when they’re not busy throwing daggers my way.) What could be so polarizing, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Out of the House | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Toddler Tricks – 61: Chill Out

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

Problem: You’ve been invited to an event where you only know the person who has invited you. Everyone there seems nice enough, but you’re anxious because it’s hard to make small talk while looking after small kids who are trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Toddler Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Moment of the Week – 59: Florida Weekend

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

This is more than a single moment, but I snapped a few pictures last weekend that really show the girls in all their glory and go through a typical Florida weekend. We play a lot of imaginary games. One of … Continue reading →

Posted in Moment of the Week | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

With Toddlers, Sweat the Small Stuff

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Living with a toddler is like playing an intricate game of chess where at any time your opponent could render the entire game moot by throwing all the pieces in your face and tossing the board aside before stomping to … Continue reading →

Posted in Parent Reflections | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Day Between Sickness and Wellness

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

We’ve been sick here. Very sick. Having lived in a germ-free bubble for the most of the last year means that one of the twins invariably picks up a virus or two whenever we come into contact with the outside … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Out of the House | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment