My grandfather wrote my mother a letter in college that she was never going to succeed and she should drop out and go work for the telephone company. She finished her B.A. with a triple major in 3.5 years, got an M.A. within two more years and paid for all of it herself. She also moved back in with them after that…

I think Sesame Street does lowercase too. but I also recommend Super Why. They sound out words as well as use all the letters.

I was surprised that there was a second season of Trolls so quickly. They must have planned to release more at once originally and the back half wasn’t done yet. I don’t love it but my daughter does. She calls it “different Trolls.” She also enjoyed Llama, Llama and either are step up from the Little Baby Bum that my…

exactly. If it comes in our house, we cut the envelope open closely, peek in, and throw it in the trash. Glitter cards have a certain crunch.

I had a roommate that worked as a dancer and she was specifically told “not” to use glitter in her hair or make-up.

I think I’ll keep going to my tailor who charges $5 to hem instead of $140 on pants with snaps. But I’d love to see more pants that come in multiple inseam options.

I think I’ll keep going to my tailor who charges $5 to hem instead of $140 on pants with snaps. But I’d love to see…

This is worded a little funny with your bullet points. I first thought it meant do both the 150 minutes of moderate exercise and the 75 minutes of vigorous exercise. I’m currently trying to do a mix of both. I try to take three 10-12 minute walks and one 20 minute walk Monday through Friday with a 45 minute run/walk…

Both that morning feed and last feed before bed were nice for bonding (when he still was interested in nursing) but it was also time spent away from my 2 year old. It’s so nice to just put him in the crib and walk away now or get them both up in the morning and just hand them a cup of milk and some breakfast.

What a great idea, too bad you have that awful hold music on there. Makes me feel like I’m calling the doctor, but there’s is worse because it fades in and out and tricks you into thinking someone is picking up.

I once spilled five freshly pumped ounces all over my lap while trying to get my pump off at a red light. On the way to a big client meeting. It was a real double whammy.

You’re going to feel awesome. If you have a big enough stockpile, you can probably even start cutting back at 10 or 11 months. I was pumping on the drive to work and twice more during the day but that morning pump was super productive. My first baby was a milk fiend but baby #2 was difficult to nurse from about 8…

Yep, I had lunch at 10:28am for four straight years. But I ate breakfast at 5:30 or 6 and was at school by 7.

My grandfather makes these amazing pecan pralines and I asked over and over for the recipe (it’s all in his head). His handwriting is pretty shaky so I can barely read it but he also recorded it on a cassette tape if I ever find another cassette player.

It’s not like it’s big commands. Mostly “go put your pajamas in the hamper” and “get your shoes” and “put that in the trashcan”. And he doesn’t always follow through. He’ll go in his room with his shoes to “put them in the closet” but walks back out with them two minutes later.

I find myself narrating even at work.

The best part about constantly asking them questions is when they suddenly start answering you. My 17 month old doesn’t talk a ton but he signs and follows commands really well. And you can’t get his 3 year old big sister to shut up. :)

Congrats Aimee! I’m down 20 pounds in 8 months but I’m at my wedding weight now which is a good maintenance point for me. The first ten was post pregnancy weight so they were a bit easier.

We LOVE Super Simple Songs at our house. They show it at daycare while waiting for all the kids to arrive in the mornings and my 17 month old and 3 year old are giant fans. I’ll even let them watch it on Youtube while I cook dinner in the evenings. Thank you for your work.

Me too! I use three fingers (plus my thumb) to hold it. I always figured it had to do with my tiny, tiny hands. They used to give me these little pencil grips that had three sides to force me to not use my ring finger but i just ripped them off. At least I don’t hold it in a fist.

I agree. I work in environmental consulting with engineers and geologists. It’s just as appropriate to have a picture of you working out in the field as sitting in a suit.