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“So, What Do You DO All Day?

February 17, 2014 by heatherss 11 Comments

My hairdresser asked me this question idly the other day, while cutting my hair. I wonder if it’s only stay at home moms that get asked this question. I tried to decipher the intention behind the words. Was it condescension (“I know what I do, I cut hair every day. And I get paid for it”) or genuine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, illness, play, sick, toddler

Things I Like to Put in my Truck

February 15, 2014 by heatherss 10 Comments

Nicky received a very special gift for his first birthday from his grandfather. It was a bright red metal truck. My DH received this for his second birthday, so it is kind of a family heirloom. You can see pictures of two year old DH playing with it and read more about NIcky's first birthday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, play, play, stimulation, toddler, toys

Oh, The Things I Can Do With Mom’s Plastic Containers

February 7, 2014 by heatherss 41 Comments

Nicky has his own personal cupboard in the kitchen. It keeps him occupied when I am busy cooking or doing dishes. Here is a list of what he gets up to with them. Of course there are probably more things I could be missing. 1) Throwing. This is the first thing he normally does. Always fun. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: development, play, stimulation, toddler, toys

Real Objects are Better than Toys

December 14, 2013 by heatherss 12 Comments

I was inspired by this post  about how all this baby wants for Christmas are real objects, and things which we adults do not find valuable but little ones really enjoy. So I decided to do a comparison between toys which gather dust and real objects that get used. Don't get me wrong, Nicky does … [Read more...]

Filed Under: baby, child development, Children, development, Parenting, play, stimulation, toddler, toys

Granny’s Visit

July 6, 2013 by heatherss 6 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: development, family, husband, play, Solids, toddler, weaning, Weaning

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