Half the fun of getting to where you want to be should be in appreciating how you got there. I know that my specific challenge is to appreciate the present rather than being too focused on the past or the future. Even with infertility, being grateful for the time we had as a couple, rather than … [Read more...]
Montessori Baby
Some of you may remember that I am a qualified Montessori teacher (at Pre-school level). However, I’ve been pretty slack when it comes to using all the skills that I should be. I haven’t given him the room with the mattress on the floor with the mirror. I haven’t been making materials for him to … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Your Child (Pail Monthly Theme)
In honour of World Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1-7) and National Breastfeeding Awareness Month (in the United States) PAIL bloggers has "Feeding Your Child" for the August Monthly Theme. Their questions are in italics and my answers follow. How did you feed your baby? Breastmilk from the breast? … [Read more...]
My Child Won’t Eat (Book Review)
It is rather an exasperating endeavor trying to get your child to eat. Ask me, I know. Some days I only get him to eat two spoons of yoghurt and some of his pouch. He doesn’t like the puree I made for him. He cries when I try and put him in the high chair. I have now officially given up on … [Read more...]
Granny’s Visit
June has been our month for visitors. We first had DH's parents visiting for his party, and my MIL was a huge help in making that a success. I had a week break and then my mother arrived. Granny enjoyed playing with Nicky. They had fun clapping hands and showing how to walk. My mom also … [Read more...]