Around the holidays, there is a lot going on. Kids generally get many gifts treats and attend fun events and activities. It can be overwhelming for us, let alone for them! At this time of year, it is especially important to teach gratitude to our little ones. There are many...
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If you're in the world of two's and three's, then dealing with tiny emotions is part of your daily life. And by tiny I by no mean refer to the size of the emotions. Our tiny people have big emotions. They feel everything. As Genny approaches 3, I've seen a...
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From the beginning of this pregnancy, I kept thinking to myself that the second child comes easier. Somewhere along the way, I changed that to “earlier” in my mind. Maybe that is not always true, but I had to believe that it would be. Because pregnancy and me aren’t the...
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I'm going to be 100% honest. Before I had Genny, I thought letting kids watch TV every day was lazy or negligent. I mean, just plopping your kid in front of the glowing rectangle so you can have a few minutes to yourself? Now, because parenthood changes your views on...
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It has been challenging being pregnant with a toddler. My body has reached new realms of tired over the past 7 months, particularly when I was in my first trimester. Fortunately, Genny is a pretty good little helper - she quickly learned to go get my water for me when...
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ROAD TRIP! We love road trips in the lil Wykes family, but it is not always easy when you have a toddler and a tight budget. In June, we took a quick six-day vacation to Saint Petersberg, Florida (from Houston), a total of 15 hours driving. Here are some of...
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For months this question stuck out in my mind like a song I couldn't get out of my head: Is a chemical pregnancy a miscarriage? I had always heard the term "chemical pregnancy" used in its own context, separate from a miscarriage. Doctors are quick to differentiate the terms. When...
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This post contains affiliate links. If you click these links, I may receive compensation at no cost to you. How to Make Your Newborn Smarter Studies have shown that within 7 hours after birth, a newborn shows immense interest in his mother's face. In addition, it takes little to no...
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This post contains affiliate links. If you click these links, I may receive compensation at no cost to you. Having a baby is an exciting event in your life! You begin imagining little feet running around your home, sweet bedtime cuddles, and sloppy baby kisses. Unfortunately when you find out...
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Best Baby Gear You Will Actually Use One of the many advantages to being a mommy in this glorious modern age is the baby gear! One of the most common comments I got when I first had Genny was about all the cool stuff I had for her. Moms would...
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