LeapFrog: Math Adventure to the Moon...

I was lucky enough, to have the opportunity, to review the recently released Math Adventure to the Moon DVD, from LeapFrog.  The DVD is intended  for children from 3-6 years of age.  My daughter is a couple months shy of 3 years and has developmental delays, associated with autism, yet she enjoyed the show immensely.  I feel she was engrossed enough in the program, that she absorbed at least some of the material.  ...

Wordless Wednesday ~ Big Smile...

  I was messing around with some old pictures a couple weeks ago.  I liked this one ...

Wordless Wednesday – A Great Day to Get Dirt...

Monday was an unusually warm day for February in New England.  We have full sun in our back yard, and temperatures were well in the 60’s.  My daughter thoroughly enjoyed getting to play in her...

Sickness to Smiles: $500 Photo Contest...

JuiceBoxJungle & Similasan wanted to hear about what I’ve missed due to children’s illnesses.  I really can’t say I’ve missed much of anything.  Up until the last month or so, my daughter has barely had a sniffle.  She now goes to a pre-preschool program twice a week, and has picked up a couple bugs off her little pals.  Although I haven’t missed anything due to her illnesses, she...

Mommy Brain Moments...

I had never even heard of the “mommy brain” phenomenon, until after the birth of my daughter.  A couple months after her birth, my husband started claiming that our daughter had done something to me, and that I used to be smart.  Thanks honey, I love you too. I do have to admit that I have had a few more air headed moments, than in the past.  The vast majority of those moments, especially in the first year or...

10 Tips for Stress-Free Car Trips with Kids...

Whether using your own car or are renting one for your trip, most parents find keeping children occupied during long rides challenging.  While these tips won’t guarantee your child won’t get cranky, following them should keep them happy longer. Pack a variety of snacks.  Kids will already be fighting boredom, don’t let them be bored with their snacks, as well. If you don’t already have them, or are...

Wordless Wednesday 2/3...

Newly Born.  Here is my daughter while we were still in the hospital.  She was 3 or 4 days old, and was born with very good neck muscle control, and was already turning her head toward people in her vicinity.  I said my 9 months of morning sickness must have given her a workout in there. I can’t believe she will be three soon.  Time really...

Mommy Worries...

As moms, we are always going to have concern for the well being of our children,but some things tend to haunt us.  These worries can take on a life of their own, and become a background theme in our lives. For me three things in particular are ongoing worries. My biggest daily concern, since my daughter was about 18 months, has been her speech delay.  She is a beautiful, healthy, charming little girl, but is very behind...

Wordless Wednesday 1/27...

How fast they grow.  This is “The Toddler Queen” at about 13 months. She was in our backyard watching our dogs run...

Do they Realize the Damage they are Doing, or Even...

This is far from a rant  blog.  I strive to maintain a positive and fresh atmosphere here, and be somewhat informative.  This evening something truly disturbed me though. My daughter and I went to one of those big box discount stores tonight, to pick up some groceries.  She sat in the carriage and looked around, while I shopped.  I try not to dally too long in one spot, so she won’t get bored and cranky.  She was...