Archive for May, 2010
a memorial day tribute
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May 31, 2010 Yesterday watching the evening news I saw a story about the 1,000 solider lost in Afghanistan. I’ll tell you the truth… Usually theses stories fly right by me. I stop for a moment and listen but 5 minutes later that name and face escape me and I go on with my day. But yesterday was different. Not because it’s Memorial Day weekend or the fact that I’m just a high-strung mom these days but I listened because looking at him made me realize he was my brother, my sister, my father, my uncle, and my grandfather. He was one of …
my mom must hate me…. and the wonder pets must die
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May 30, 2010 Wonder Pets Wonder Pets were on our way…. Wonder Pets Wonder Pets were on our way…. Wonder Pets Wonder Pets were on our way…. Wonder Pets Wonder Pets were on our way…. Wonder Pets Wonder Pets were on our way… For my daughter’s one year birthday my mom, god bless her, gave my daughter a inconspicuous looking toy. Not just any inconspicuous looking toy but a Wonder Pets toy. Six months later, I have come to find that this toy is not so innocent. It is truly designed to drive parents into a manic state, hitting their heads against the wall while …
the answer to our teething days! {cantaloupe and mint granita}
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May 28, 2010 Oh, the days of ocean puddles of drool, a case of the grumpies and chewing on anything that doesn’t move. Yes, we have reached the nasty days of teething. Mia has two molars coming in at once and I am desperate for a big towel to soak up all of this drool and anything that will help her get through this (ahh, so that’s what the ShamWow is for). Since I can’t rally give her an ice-cube to chew on I made granita for the little bear and it was a success! It’s an easy recipe that can be made with …
a little complex but not complicated {an award}
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May 26, 2010 The wonderful and lovely blogger of In These Small Moments, Nichole, has graced me with the Versatile Blogger Award. Whoo hoo! You like me, you really like me! Oh god, some one just hit me with the Sally Field stick. Sorry. Ok, so where was I? Thanks Nichole and if y’all are ever in the mood to have a good laugh or just be entertained head on over to her blog, In These Small Moments. Its full of crunchy conservative contradictions! In order to accept this award, the recipient must complete the following: Thank the person who gave them this award. Share …
roasted pear & vanilla {for baby stage 2}
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May 20, 2010 This is one you will want to double up on. If pears are popular in your house as they are in mine it will go fast! For example I thought I made enough yesterday to last a couple of weeks and when I turned around half of it was gone. This is also a great topping for french toast and ice cream. (As I’m writing this I keep hearing my father-in-law saying, “warm that up with a little brandy, pour it on some homemade ice-cream and that’s all you’ll ever need!”–for the adults only of course…I’m just saying) Roasted Pear …
pesticides linked to adhd–another reason to buy organic?
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May 18, 2010 As a mother, father, or grandparent, let me ask you a question. If there was any shred of evidence that the produce you are giving to your child had the chance to give them ADHD would you still feed it to them? That seems to be the question everyone is asking themselves this week after a new study was released stating the possible connection between pesticides and ADHD. The study published in the journal Pediactrics states children exposed to organophosphates a type of pesticide found in commercially grown produce are more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than children with less …
Meet the husband. Obsessive runner, drinker of good beer and coffee, musician by heart, lover of the outdoors, “foot in mouth expert,” Replacements fanatic, excellent father and the best man I know. When he wants to rant and rave he does and now the blog is no exception. Here is today’s allegory about his favorite time of year. Please allow me to introdu…wait, no; that’s a Stones lyric. A little background may be in order, though. I am “the husband.” You know, the one you sometimes see replying sardonically to one of my wife’s posts (or your comments). I run …
you can’t chew on a Kindle
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May 15, 2010 Mia was telling me the other day how much she likes to read and how I needed to get off my rear and get her some more books. I told her, “Why don’t I just get you a Kindle.” In which she responded, “Mom, that’s silly you can’t chew on a Kindle.” She’s 18 months but the girl seriously loves to read. She even has favorites and when given a choice she really does tell you which ones to read to her. Here are her favorites…so far. Corduroy – Don Freeman’s classic children’s book, about a bear trying to find …
i’m an appaholic {10 best iPhone apps for moms}
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May 10, 2010 Yes, I am an avid mac user and have been for 15 years so why wouldn’t I have an iPhone? If you’re like me your iPhone is glued to your hip as much as your baby. I’m shamelessly addicted and have even found myself hiking to the tallest mountain (it’s really an extremely large hill) on our family’s ranch to get a bar just to use an app that needs a connection. My name is Meredith and I’m an appaholic. These are some of my favorites along with some highly rated apps from other addicted mamas. Pregnancy 411 by the Bump …
bathed in color {fun in baby’s bath}
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May 5, 2010 When a friend told me how she gets her bath despising 3 year old to take a bath, I thought she’s either crazy or a genius. Who would have thought simple food dye added to a bath could turn regular bath time into a fun adventure. When I tried it with my 18 month old I realized she was on to something. For a baby (9 months and up), toddler, or preschooler, place 3 to 6 drops of food dye in a bath. When I tried this with Mia, she liked to be in the bath and swirl the colors around …
