One Man Band

My music man!

My New Favorite Quote

Source: tumblr.com via Debbie on Pinterest

I've loved him since Lloyd Dobler.

Who Are You?

Have you seen the new blogger lay out? I haven't logged into my blog for a while now and was happily surprised to find the audience feature.

I am flattered that someone other than my Dad actually reads my blog. My only question is, who are you? I'd love for you to leave me a comment sometime. 

Right in the Numbers

Love that he said, "Right on the numbers!" after hitting the ball. So it's the wrong sport. He is still cute!

Sharing is Caring

Who says three year old boys don't have patience? So proud of our big boy staying calm while little sister attacks him and his toy!

Afternoon Snack

The kids just woke up from their naps and Olivia is having an afternoon snack in Ozzie's chair. I love the look on Ozzie's face. Is he grossed out or does he think she's funny? Or is he still half asleep?

Must Be A Really Tasty Blanket

Raising My Son Among Princesses

I really enjoyed reading this article on Babble. I never thought about the effect of princess movies on my son but this mom makes some great points. Off to teach my children their first lesson on inner beauty and self worth!

Raising My Son Among Princesses

My Daily Entertainment

This video is older, Olivia is rolling around now, but I figure better late than never since this blog is supposed to be about them.

As you can see from the marker on his face and the couch cushions all over the floor, Ozzie had some energy to burn that day. Here he is entertaining us with a song and dance.

Sharing and Empathy with Toddlers: Why I don’t tell my kid to share

When Ozzie and I started a cooperative preschool last year, his preschool teacher said something to me at "Meet the Teacher Day" that almost knocked me off my feet. She said that she does not teach toddlers how to share. WHOA! Come again? Doesn't that go against every childhood lesson you have EVER learned? In fact, sharing and other social skills were the whole reason I started Ozzie in preschool at two years old. Being a summer baby and a boy, I figured he needed the head start.

After I picked my jaw up off of the floor, I asked her to explain. She did and it makes a lot of sense to me. She has been teaching preschool since 1979 so I'm guessing her practices work. The article below explains it far better than I can. It is a good read, I hope you enjoy it.

Sharing and Empathy with Toddlers: Why I don’t tell my kid to share