Favorite Books for 18 months to 2 Years
Henry is 22 months and loves to actively read books. He joins in by wagging his finger and saying "No, No" and shakes my hand when Thing 1 and Thing 2 shake hands in the Cat in the Hat. He finishes...
View ArticleGift Ideas for 2 Year Olds
Below you will find an exorbitant amount of gift ideas for a 2 year old boy. Some gift suggestions are obviously unisex. BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS! See Favorite Books for 18 months to 2 Years posted on...
View ArticleUsing a Spoon?
No more buggy hook! My deepest apologies for failing to post for over a month. If you haven't guessed already, my delinquency is/was due to my second munchkin who is due April 19. That, and my new...
View ArticleFunny Book Recommendations
Chickens to the RescueThis books cracks Henry up - and me too. Whenever trouble strikes, the chickens, wearing funny outfits, frantically save the day.The Spiffiest Giant in TownI adore the...
View Article2010 Year in Review
It's difficult to believe Henry turned 2 last week. He's so old, he even knew how to blow out the candles on his cake without spitting! He's such a little man with opinions and interests. He loves to...
View ArticleTurning 2 = Refusal to Sleep?
Happy New Year! Henry looks peaceful, right? WRONG. Ugh. Our good little sleeper has disappeared and what remains is a screaming, stomping in place, throwing things, refusing to go to bed, shouting...
View ArticleThe "Superior" Chinese Mother?
Everyone has been asking me about the WSJ article by Amy Chua, "Why Chinese Mothers are Superior." Below is my personal ABC ("American Born Chinese" - or rather ABT "American Born Taiwanese") reaction...
View ArticleAirplane Books
We just returned from a long visit with my mom in San Diego, and the trip was fantastic. The weather was phenomenal and Henry loved visiting Legoland, the San Diego Zoo, meeting Joanna and Nelson's...
View ArticleIplay Peek-A-Boo
Iplay Peek-A-Boo Bag ?Everything A To ZHenry's friend got one of these for Christmas and he loves smushing it around looking for different items. The only problem is he really wants to open it! We...
View ArticleLeaving Henry at Daycare for the First Time
This morning I finally bit the bullet and left Henry at the complimentary gym daycare center. I've been saying I would do it for months, but kept putting it off out of fear - fear that he would get...
View ArticleA GREAT Nasal Aspirator for Large and/or Rounded Nostrils
Baby Nasal Aspirator Vacuum Suction Pigeon (Made in Japan)The regular bulb syringe failed us BULB SYRINGE 2 OZ - it is straight and narrow at the tip and wasn't effective on Henry's rounded nostrils....
View ArticleAll Our Book Posts
See below for ALL our book recommendations!Funny BooksFavorite Books: The Ones We Wished We HadAirplane BooksFavorite Books: 18 Months OldFavorite Books: 18 Months - 2 YearsBook of the Week...
View ArticleBook of the Week: "the sleepy little alphabet"
I'm hoping to post a new favorite book every week. Henry and I spend HOURS every day sitting around reading - it's no wonder my butt and thighs are ballooning - hence my repeated attempts to take...
View ArticleMoving from Crib to Toddler Bed!
A couple weeks ago our friend offered to lend us her son's car toddler bed. Chris said, "it's always been a dream of mine to have one of those car beds," so we jumped on her offer. Before we picked...
View ArticleBreastmilk Ice Cream Anyone?
Shocking that cheese made from breast milk didn't make it to the mainstream here in the U.S. Why is it that "Baby Gaga" ice cream flavor is selling out in London? Personally, it sounds nasty to me,...
View ArticleRoomMates for Kids: Peel & Stick Wall Decals
When Henry was a baby we put a tree decal on his wall from Etsy.com. It was slightly tedious to apply and although advertised as reusable, we tossed it when we moved.Recently, Henry and I decorated...
View ArticleBooks of the Week: Favorite Chinese Themed Children's Books
I love reading Chinese and Asian themed books to Henry. I feel like I'm instilling in a tiny way Chinese culture into his psyche, and hopefully giving him a strong sense of identity. I recently heard...
View ArticleVideo: Let me poo in peace!
A few months ago Henry started disappearing unannounced into dark corners and behind closed doors. I soon discovered that he wanted to poo in peace. Of course, he doesn't afford ME the same courtesy!...
View ArticleAirplane/Travel Entertainment Tools
Kidz Gear Wired Headphones For KidsThese headphones fit Henry's head perfectly and adjust as his noggin grows. Chris' sound eliminators were too heavy for him.Kidz Gear Stereo Headphone Splitter...
View ArticleAll Purpose Mat
I love this particular splat mat from Land of Nod. It's cushioned, super durable and easy to clean. We use it for arts and crafts and I put it on the table when I know Henry is going to have a...
View ArticleArt Projects
A great activity we do almost every day is an art project. The stamps Henry uses in the video are from the dollar bin at Target, and we've collected stickers as gifts, hand-me-downs and spontaneous...
View ArticleBooks of the Week: "See How They Go!"
These are great paperback books that have a lot of bang for their buck. There is a sheet of stickers included, and the pictures really catch Henry's attention. Unfortunately, like many series books...
View ArticleHow and When Babies Learn Language
Patricia Kuhl's study on how and when babies learn language is fascinating. Children are like sponges when it comes to language until they are 7 years old, and after that age our ability to acquire...
View ArticleWelcome James: But How is Henry Dealing?
Our second son was born a few weeks ago and as you can see from the photo, Henry couldn't be more thrilled. He genuinely adores his baby brother and can't give him enough kisses and hugs. When James...
View ArticleApp for Newborn
I tried 4 baby apps and all were good, but my favorite is Baby Connect($5). It allows you to track (nursing, bottle, pumping and solids), sleep, diapers, medicine (incl. Vitamins), even drop off/pick...
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