The Witching Hour The phrase, The Witching Hour, has many different meanings. However, for parents, there is only one definition that matters. It's that hour (or hours) of the early (to late) evening that your baby screams and cries for no specific reason. There is also no calming method that seems to work. It is something that is exhausting and frustrating for everyone … [Read more...]
Pediatric Surgery: How to Prepare Your Family
Pediatric Surgery When your child is hurt or has a medical problem, it is every parents worst nightmare. Pediatric surgery is not something anyone wants for their child, yet it is often necessary. This, unfortunately, is our reality right now. Little P goes in for pediatric surgery this Thursday, and I'm a nervous wreck. It will be his first pediatric surgery … [Read more...]
My babies are no longer babies
My Babies When my husband came home from work today, I was sitting on the couch reading a magazine. In a quiet house. Reading. A. Magazine. This may not seem like a huge deal to many of you, but if you ever spend more than five minutes in our house, you will realize this is a very rare occurrence. Why? No babies. No screaming. No fighting. Just silence. (With the occasional … [Read more...]
Last-Minute Gifts: Holiday Guide and Round-up
*This is NOT a sponsored post, however, I did receive some products for reviews or as gifts. All honest opinions are my own. My Amazon Affiliate links are also included. Last-minute gifts Are you done with all of your Christmas shopping? Yeah. Me neither. Well, that's OK. I have plenty of last-minute gifts for everyone on your list. I think I'm still in denial that … [Read more...]
Dinnertime: The witching hour, and how to deal
*This is a sponsored post, but all honest opinions are my own. Dinnertime Dinnertime is a struggle in our household. Everyone is cranky...mom included. It's been a long day, everyone is tired,and no one agrees on anything...especially what to eat for dinner. Sometimes mom is just too tired to deal with it, and way too tired to cook something. Going out to eat doesn't sound … [Read more...]