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Another New Milestone…the “Big Bed”!

♦ October 29, 2012 ♦ Leave a comment


If your little one has climbed out or attempted…it is time to transition to a “big bed”!  Climbing out of a crib can be a dangerous feat! It must be the season…lots of toddlers heading to their new “big boy” or “big girl” beds.  I have had so many questions lately about how this transition …

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TGIF!!

♦ September 28, 2012 ♦ 2 Comments


Yes, TGIF!  It is Fun Friday!  Have you ever heard your child say ” but that’s how we always do it!”.  Most of us have heard that statement  and often we think, “Really? Always?” What our child is telling us is that what we have done in the past made an impact, it was something that was not only fun, …

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TGIF!!!

♦ August 24, 2012 ♦ Leave a comment


Enjoy your Friday!! My favorite day of the week is here again.  I am looking forward to a “date night” tonight.  Even with being an “empty nester”, a date night sounds exciting.  It is nice to be out and concentrating only on each other and not the pile of laundry that still is sitting in …

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Enjoy today……today

♦ August 23, 2012 ♦ Leave a comment


Time flies quickly…enjoy each moment.  It is a quiet morning…the oldest two are at work and the youngest two left to go back to college after the summer.  I am appreciating the quiet because I am trying to enjoy each moment for the moment.  But, I remember not too longer ago, sitting in this same …

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Thank goodness it is Friday!

♦ July 20, 2012 ♦ 4 Comments


I just texted my kids the traditional TGIF!  It is “Fun Friday” at the Love house.  Since the kids were young, we have celebrated Friday.  When I say celebrate, I mean that we hooped and hollered, had snacks,  ate pizza, maybe even by candlelight, and I had a glass of wine.  I am not sure …

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Look at their sweet eyes, and hold onto the moments….

♦ June 12, 2012 ♦ 2 Comments


  Those eyes just never change….enjoy every early morning AND every moment! I just returned from my morning walk/run.  What an incredible morning it is. The sun is shining, the air is a little cool and the sky is cloudless. As I was moving along on the trail, I saw a Mom  pushing a stroller …

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Vacation…make it a great one!

♦ June 7, 2012 ♦ 2 Comments


One of our family vacations…everyone is smiling!  Wow…look at the outfit I have on…times change! The plane has landed or the car has come to a stop…you have finally arrived at your destination!  You want your family to enjoy every minute, so what is first?  Remember how I said vacation is a mindset?  Well that …

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Surviving the airport with children!

♦ June 6, 2012 ♦ Leave a comment


Heading to the airport can be such an exciting event, when you are packed, organized, and your children are prepared.  We have done it both ways, and I much prefer the calmer and organized way!  Even if you are organized, it is a challenge to maneuver a family through security, the airport, and finally settling …

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Fun is being creative AND a little messy!

♦ February 21, 2012 ♦ 1 Comment


Messy is good!  Most kids like activities that involve a little “mess”! I can remember really searching at times to fill the days with activities for my kids.  I checked out books from the library and talked to other Moms to find ideas that were kid friendly and fun.  Now, there are so many ways …

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The preschool years!

♦ February 10, 2012 ♦ Leave a comment


Dress up and pretend play is part of a preschooler’s life!  Kelsey and Kaitlyn getting ready for a “fancy” tea party we had with friends! One of my favorite stages is preschool age, age 3 to 5.  Those years in our house were full of imagination, dolls, trains, budding friendships, energy, and questions!  Preschoolers can now run, …

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