Independent Playtime ~ Sibling Time

Babywise discusses the value of independent playtime on page 210. “Planned daily playpen times allow a little one the opportunity to develop:  a) mental focusing skills (the ability to concentrate on an object or activity…

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Sibling Love

I have always known that I someday wanted a big family. I have never understood parents who choose to only have one child. I often watch Kye play and feel bad that he is always…

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Weaning from the Swaddle (Crazy Sleeper!)

Swaddling is one of those parent things that I do NOT understand how some people don’t do it?!?! ALL babies sleep better when swaddled! I’m so, so thankful I learned about swaddling (I actually remember…

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Celebrating Courtney’s Birthday

One of our goals when we built our house was to have it be a place where everyone can gather. Growing up I have such wonderful memories of all of my family getting together at…

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The Rest of our Beach Weekend

After our not-so-amazing beach trip we headed back to the hotel to finish up lunch. Zach and Kye raced to the dock to check on Mr. Richard’s fishing endeavors and that’s when they caught the…

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