Time for Shabbos
After a long week that included time with a sick kid, I think this picture just about sums up how I feel: Hope everyone has a great Shabbos!
Category: Parenting
Part 2: Superstorm Sandy- How We Survived
Superstorm Sandy caused us a lot of aggravation, but luckily we were prepared for it! One thing that really worried me was how I’d entertain two little boys (ages 2 and 3) locked inside the house, while I was trying to work. I was one of the only people in …
Bedtime Routines
As my kids get older their routines change. I have no complaints about that- I think it’s quite normal; it’s just hard for me to get used to and change my routine along with theirs. Take for example bedtime. When DS2 was about a year old, I would just put …
Changes Are Hard
Yesterday I took DS1 for his pre-school orientation and although he was excited to go, you would’ve never known it while we were there. He didn’t talk, didn’t smile, didn’t play and did not leave my side. I was a little bit surprised at his attitude. I assumed that he …
Wrong Side of the Bed
I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. 4:45am is not a time we should be waking up, but that’s when I woke up. I was about to fall back asleep when DS1 called me from his room to tell me he had another accident. It was …
Potty Training Update- How We Finally Did It!
Time was flying and all of a sudden, before we knew it, DS1’s 3rd birthday came and went… and he was still wearing diapers! I tried listening to everyone’s advice and didn’t push him, but the clock was ticking. He starts school in September and he must be trained, so …
Post-Upsherin Post
This past Sunday was DS1’s upsherin! We really lucked out with the weather and had a great time. DS1 was ok with the haircutting we did, but soon after, it was time for a trip to the barber. DH was the lucky one to take him and from what I …