A couple of months ago, when we were on a road trip to Florida, Ryder turned around and walked backwards back to our car through the gas station parking lot with the biggest smile on his face because, you know, walking backwards is a blast! I looked at this playful little kid and said, “Ryder,…
One Week of Kid Breakfasts in 5 Minutes (or Less)
Non-Toy Easter Basket Ideas for Kids
Favorite Podcasts for Kids
Children’s podcasts are a big hit in our house. Chase began listening to audiobooks years ago during his “quiet time” — aka that awkward time when kids are in the process of dropping their nap but still need rest time in the middle of the day — and when a blog reader recommended children’s podcasts…
How We Handle Potty Training
Chase Update: 7 Years Old
Seven years old. SEVEN! I cannot fully wrap my mind around the fact that our first child — my first baby — is seven years old. It’s been a year full of missing teeth (eight!), learning and growing, questioning and maturing and LOTS of fishing, creature catching and outdoor fun with our animal and nature-loving…