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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Toddler Tricks – 90: Go Second
Problem: I don’t know if this is a twin thing or not, but in this house, going second is the ultimate punishment. It is a slight to character, an insult to humanity. And the girls have quickly realized that if … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, children, communication, kids, parenting, tantrums, toddler tricks, toddlers, twins
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Babies’ First Haircut
Yes, at three and a half, the girls finally had their first haircut. Why? Because their beautiful hair started looking really ratty. They were model haircuttees! They stayed as still as you can imagine is possible for their age, and … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, children, haircuts, kids, parenting, pictures, toddlers
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Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
I halved this recipe. It’s an amazing mix of tastes that goes great on a light lemon cupcake. RECIPE HERE:
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Tagged baking, desserts, frosting, lemon cream cheese frosting, lemon cupcake, recipe
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Toddler Tricks – 89: Be Specific
I know, I know, last week I said be vague, but I was talking about different things. When you are promising something, be vague so that they’re happy, but they don’t have any specific image to attach to. Be vague … Continue reading
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Favorite Characters
We watch a variety of shows here at various times, depending on when I’m working that day. We switch it up because I can only handle so much of any one kids’ show. They’re fairly irritating, I would say. Of … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, children, dora, kids, kids shows, parenting, sesame st., sid the science kid, television, toddlers, tv, winnie the pooh
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and sour meatballs like you’ve (probably) never had them before. It’s the easiest meal in the world, courtesy of my friend, Hep. Frozen meatballs Can of cranberry sauce Two cans (10 oz) of mandarin orange slices One bag of … Continue reading
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Tagged crock pot, meatballs, recipes, sweet and sour meatballs
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Toddler Tricks – 88: Stop Talking
Problem: You’re talking again. And again and again and again. It’s not your fault. You’ve been programmed. You know that why you answer one question, another is coming, and then another, and another after that. You’ve done this dance so … Continue reading
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Tagged asking questions, children, kids, logic, parenting, toddler tricks, toddlers
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The Best Thing About Kids
The best thing about kids is that they love you. Simple as that. They’re programmed to love you. All you have to do is show up. Insta-love. This makes parents some of the luckiest people on Earth. With adults, you … Continue reading
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Holiday Hellions
Easter was a hard, hard day. My kids were basically…well, they were bad. In fact, they haven’t been so bad since Christmas. And before that, since Halloween. Which brings me to the question: What is it about holidays? They’re supposed … Continue reading
Guest Post – Going Two School
Going Two School: helping your twins (and their teachers) get ready for big school Now the weather is warming up, the last thing on most people’s minds right now will be the start of the school year, way off in … Continue reading