"Zee-bra!" This was Nicky's plaintive call at 4:30am in the morning. "Zee-bra!" "Nicky, I don't know where your zebra is, can we not just go back to sleep?" "Zee-bra!" rather insistently now. (If you're wondering why he is saying it with an American accent, it is all our fault. We let … [Read more...]
When Lego Becomes Art: The Art of the Brick Exhibit
We celebrated Freedom Day today with my parents at "The Art of the Brick" exhibit at the Zone, Rosebank. This is the kind of thing where the adults enjoy the art work and the child enjoys playing with the actual lego at the end. This is why it is an excellent trip for families of all age … [Read more...]
Raising A Reader
Now that Nicky's little bed has been put away and he is consistently using his big bed, a new space has been created in his room. All the books next to his bed were in disarray and falling over so I moved a bookshelf from another room in the house to take up pride of place next to the window. … [Read more...]
Putting Two Words Together
Every week there is more development in Nicky's speech and it is amazing to watch. He can name a lot of animals. He can say if he is "wet" or "hot". He can demand "duice!" or "wator" or "eat!". He can name all the members of his family "Mama, Dada, Co Co and Ilo" (the last two are the dogs Coffee … [Read more...]
World Allergy Week: Four Steps to Save A Life
13-19 April is World Allergy Week and I found myself in the luxurious Fine Living in Parkmore to listen to some experts disseminate awareness of this condition. It was highly informative and good to hear some practical advice on how to recognize the signs of when allergies are at their worst … [Read more...]
Philips AVENT Turns 30 – A Great Family Brunch Together
Our little family was fortunate enough to be invited to the Philips AVENT 30th birthday celebrations. We had a great time and enjoyed ourselves at this event. Hubby took some great pictures for me and Nicky had fun with a balloon animal and hand printing. It was a lovely morning out. The event … [Read more...]
First Week of Potty Training and the Dog is Making More of a Mess Than the Child
Potty training is a daunting task for any parent. In preparation for this week I bought two rolls of paper towels. Little did I know that I would be using them more for cleaning up the dog's messes than my own child. I guess we all have plans of how things should go, and life clearly has other … [Read more...]
Pea, Butternut Soup Recipes and WIN a Knorr Hamper
Everyone has sensations that remind them of home and one of the most common ones is the smell and taste of a home cooked meal. The temperature is definitely dropping these days so I though I would share some soup recipes. Whatever it is that brings you closer to fond memories, remember that you can … [Read more...]
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter everyone! I hope you are having a relaxed weekend with your families. ** So I'm sure you're wondering how the diet's going... Well, some good, some bad... This week I made a bit of a mess up with my lunch. I added raw rice instead of cooked rice to my lunch (since it is such a … [Read more...]
Montessori Practical Life Activities for Toddlers
If you're looking for some Montessori Practical Life activities for your toddler to do around the house, then I have gathered a few ideas inspired by my training. There is actually no limit to the tasks you can give your little one around the house. I find that a lot of the elementary movements in … [Read more...]