For at least 5 months now, Cora has been asking for the same toy at Target. Every week we go to the baby doll aisle, she picks up the box and stares at it lovingly. She goes over everything that comes in the box, pink baby, diaper, bottle, and binky. Then we say goodbye to [...]
Category: Toddler Life
October Chaos
October is my second favorite month, following July. It is full of traditions, fall excitement, our anniversary, Cora's birthday, special Halloween outings and so much more but today, I'm glad it is the last day of this month. It has been so full of things, all wonderful, that my cup has runneth over (all over [...]
I hate bedtime with my child
There I said it, I hate putting my child to bed. Yes, it is true. That magical time that parents talk about at the end of their day, I fucking hate it. I know, I'm in the minority and some of you are sitting there thinking I have got to be the worst parent on [...]
Last call for the binky
There are some things, I think we can all agree as parents, that are hard to let go of. For me, it was the binky. Cora has been attached to that thing from day one. I remember the day at the hospital when she first took to it and I told my husband that it [...]
Saying YES This Summer
Summer has made me a bit MIA here lately and I can't apologize for it. There are times I wish I would sit down and write about more of the little things, for Cora's sake. For my sake as well, honestly. That was one piece of advice that I wish I would have taken, getting a journal when Cora was [...]
Growing up overnight
When your child turns 1, a lot of people seem to think your child is all grown up. I didn't quite see Cora as all grown up by any means. She was still my baby with a diaper butt and a binky in that chubby hand. She turned two and I remember rocking her to [...]
Learning Patience
I think one of the main things a mother will say that her children taught her is patience. I couldn't agree with this more. I have never spent so much time telling myself to stop, breathe, wait, and have patience. This moment shall pass, we will get to where we are headed, don't explode, give [...]
Big Girl Bed
At 2 1/2 Cora is still in her crib. We asked her pediatrician at her last appointment when she thought the best time to move her would be. She said every kiddo is different and you'll just know when it is time but a lot of kids are around the age of three or when [...]
Through My Mistakes 