parenting

My public declaration to be a “down in the dirt” mama

June 17, 2013
I Vow to Be a Down in the Dirt Mama

I simply despise getting my hands dirty.  In fact, I really don’t like being any sort of messy. I don’t like gardening.   Putting my hand in a garbage disposal is done out of necessity and always with a disgusted look at my face.  I don’t play in the sand.  I handle raw chicken like it …

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To my husband, on Father’s Day

June 16, 2013
For Father's Day

Thank you. For being you. For being wonderful. For giving of yourself. For doing all the things that I don’t really want to do. Our children are exceptionally lucky to have you as their father.  You are an amazing, caring, loving, and compassionate man.  I am so fortunate to be able to call you my husband and my very best …

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But I’m Not Tired

June 4, 2013

I was reading an email after having said “I love you” and given my nightly hugs and kisses. I hear the scampering of small feet and I looked up to see a little man in Super Hero underwear at the top of the stairs. “Whatcha doin’ buddy?” “I’m not asleep yet mama.  What are you doing?” I hustled him …

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Summer is upon us {a bucket list}

May 26, 2013
Our summer bucket list

  Preschool is over; I can hardly believe it!  It’s time to start thinking about summer plans and activities for the kids.  Last year, I came up with an awesome list of things to do in Raleigh. This summer, I decided to make a bucket list of things I want to do by the time preschool …

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Sesame Street Live Comes to Raleigh

May 21, 2013
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Miss E. is currently in love with Elmo and Grover.  She carries her stuffed monsters around, feeds them and ensures they take a daily nap. She also loves to sing and dance, so I am OVER THE MOON that Sesame Street Live is coming to Raleigh. The show is coming to PNC Arena in two weeks …

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Erin Around the Web

May 19, 2013

Over the past month, I’ve not only continued my gig at the BabyCenter Blog, but I’ve also started writing for a new juvenile product review site called Bellafind. Here are some of my posts from the past month: BabyBjorn Travel Crib is the Way to Go 7 Fabulous Toys for Outdoor Fun The Extracurricular Insanity – Last month we …

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