Calm

baby mikey calmly checkin out his baby swing seatblet

Each manic Monday, we seek the elusive feeling of calm. I came across this post on social media. I apologize. I forget who posted it, but I am not claiming credit for it…merely sharing that I appreciate the advice. I have, as usual, a couple of things to add. First, teach your kids, as much…

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Shameless Plug

6 stylized photos on a white background of mikey jumping and playing in the pool.

This journal entry is the result of my shameless, constant attempts to remind Michael that he LOVES to move. Exercise is fun for him! As we get older, we tend to forget how fun it is to run and dance and play. In helping Michael craft this sentence, I framed him playing in the pool…

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Stickers!

Trader Joe’s logo surrounded by stickers.

I am so grateful for the grocery store check-out clerks who offer us stickers. The ones who offered them to Mikey when he was little, looking at HIM and asking HIM if he wanted them…AND the ones who do the same now, even though he is a grown-up. He still loves stickers and is so…

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Same Stores, New State

stylized photos of mikey walking in walgreens

I am finding that chain stores are providing Mikey some comfort as we settle into our new home in a different state. Even though some of our routines are different, trips to places like Walmart, Costco or Walgreens are just the same as at home. This is great news since we have a lot of…

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