By Dolly Garnecki on March 13, 2010
In my mind, I calculate the amount of time it will take me to fix the mess. Some days, I’m not a calm and relaxed mommy, and I get a little uptight about the extra “work”. Other days (and I wish this was my attitude all the time), I enjoy watching my son learn and grow and find that far more valuable than sweeping up spilled buckwheat flour on the kitchen floor.
Posted in wellBEing weekends | Tagged involving children in chores, Parenting, Toddler |
By Dolly Garnecki on February 16, 2010
At the moment, we have one child. Every day, we learn more about his personality and character.¬† Yet, just when we think we’ve figured him out, we’ll hang out with a group of other children, and he’s suddenly a very different child.Initially, he might be a little more introverted until he’s assessed the situation.¬† Then, [...]
Posted in 1 | Tagged adoption, children and their peers, Parenting, playdates |
By Dolly Garnecki on December 9, 2009
Er…napping. When Calvin awoke a little early from his Sunday afternoon nap, he needed extra snuggle time with his Daddy. As in, an extra hour of nap time and snuggle time on the couch. It kinda reminded me of this photo of the two of them when Calvin was only 5 weeks old. Subscribe // [...]
Posted in Baby, Toddler, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged dad and son bonding, Parenting, Wordless Wednesday |
By Dolly Garnecki on November 7, 2008
My son has an affinity for books with his namesake.¬† They’re my husband’s 22 volume, hardbound set of John Calvin’s Commentaries on the books of the Bible.¬† Even though he understands “Stop” and “No” and “Don’t Touch, ” he still gravitates toward Daddy’s books like a fly on honey. There are other books in the [...]
Posted in Motherhood, Toddler | Tagged John Calvin, Parenting |
By Dolly Garnecki on September 30, 2008
There are so many amazing resources for parents on the internet.¬† I wanted to highlight a few cool sites that I frequently visit that I think you’ll love, too. SafeMama features downloadable BPA-free cheat sheets, product recalls, and health and eco guides.¬† Read it. Bookmark it. Considering picking up a used car seat from a [...]
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