Have you been to the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco? They say it is one of the top 10 parades in the world! I have been many times in my life and I assure you it is worth every effort to get there. The floats, the bands, the children performing in Chinese costumes, […]
A special day with my little guy, lunch with love! I had a pile of heart-shaped cookie cutters on the counter for making valentines, so why not some sweet little heart sandwiches? It was all joy and giggles from him as he gobbled them up and licked his sticky fingers. We use sunflower seed butter […]
“Mommy, can today be a rainy day?” My kids have been waiting for rainy days for a long time, because they get to choose something from the rainy day activity box! I keep a canvas cube in my office closet for collecting little activities that will keep them busy on rainy days. I rummage through […]
A Snow Day is a gift so special, you will likely remember it the rest of your life! A “surprise” Snow Day? Is that even possible anymore? In our world of satellites, computer models, 24-hour weather channels and wunderground.com, can a snowstorm really still sneak up on us? Yes, and it is pure delight! From […]
Yes, it’s THAT time, potty training! My little guy is ready, again. He was ready a month before he turned 2, but I wasn’t, so the “window” closed and then he wasn’t interested. But now that the weather is unseasonable warm and he’s been naked every day for two weeks, we’ve gotten back into it. […]
One of the tenets of my parenting practice is to go outside everyday. Fresh air clears the congestion that builds up from being inside too long. When the house starts to feel stressed and chaotic, it is time to bundle up the little people and get out the door as quickly as possible for a […]
The first few years of a child’s life are absolutely dizzying for parents. Rapid developmental changes keep us in a constant state of agitation, as we try to wrap our heads around what is happening in the moment, try and be grateful for it, and “how in the Hell am I going to deal when […]
