Archive for November, 2009

NaBloPoMo – The End!

November 30th, 2009 by Dionna - 14 Comments

I didn’t want to end my month of daily posting by *not* posting, so here is a little something to celebrate a successful NaBloPoMo month. Who wants to caption this picture? Ready, set, be creative!

Toddler Bedtime Rituals

November 29th, 2009 by Dionna - 5 Comments

“Experts” consistently recommend that parents help toddlers develop relaxing bedtime rituals. There are several advantages to incorporating a bedtime ritual into your nighttime routine. 1) Toddlers thrive on consistency and predictability. Constant change is stressful to toddlers, they are more comfortable when they know what is coming next. Having a…

Where Did Sleep Go?

November 28th, 2009 by Dionna - 1 Comment

I heard Kieran waking up from his nap yesterday through the monitor. When I walked into the bedroom, he was sitting up in bed, hair wild around his face and eyes puffy from sleep. He looked at me and said in his sweet little toddler voice still rough with slumber,…

Mindful Life Shop Giveaway

November 27th, 2009 by Dionna - 1 Comment

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Mindful Life Shop Giveaway – Tom picked the winner this morning (he didn’t know he was doing so, so that’s about as impartial as we can get). Paula Krueger – you have won a magnetic dress-up set from Melissa & Doug! I…

Giving Thanks

November 26th, 2009 by Dionna - Comments Off

The crisp autumn air chills my fingers and your nose, but not your laughter.

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