Yearly Archives: 2012

My ABC’s of Thanksgiving

Nov 23 2012

The alphabet song is definitely Top 40 at our house these days. And I must say I never grow tired of hearing my little guy gleefully sing “em-em-ento-pee” in between bites of PBJ. So instead of bullet-listing what first comes to mind that I’m grateful for, I thought I would honor my favorite little boy’s play list and come up with something for every letter of the alphabet. So here’s my “thankful” list (in ABC order, of course ) A – Autumn. I could make a case for any season, but I really do think Autumn is my favorite time…Read the rest of this entry →

Sandbox Safety 101

Nov 20 2012

We had an incident just recently that prompted me to write yet another post about safe outdoor play in the backyard. But unlike my last safety post, this one doesn’t have anything to do with creepy-crawlies (cue sighs of relief from a select few, my mother included…). Nope, today’s warnings are related to a source generally seen as much more benign than snakes – but ironically it caused a lot more problems! You see, we had a bit of a “sand emergency” the other day. Cragbaby and I were sitting outside at the sandbox, enjoying a few peaceful moments of…Read the rest of this entry →

Hey Baby Let’s Go To Vegas…Without the Baby!!!

Nov 13 2012

We’ve got a big milestone coming up in our household. Any guesses? Nope…not potty training (unfortunately). You probably won’t guess, so I’ll just tell you – my first overnighter away from Cragbaby! For the past 2 years and almost 8 months I’ve woken up every morning in the same house as C (and for a good bit of that time, in the same bed!) And except for the occasional date night for New Year’s Eve and extended family vacations where C’s grandparents give us a night off from the bedtime routine, I’ve been there to give a good night kiss…Read the rest of this entry →

An “Experience Gift”…and the Need for Speed

Nov 11 2012

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been the type of person that values a meaningful experience more than tangible luxuries. I’d rather have a giant birthday bash with friends than open a ton of presents. Family vacations rank higher on the to-do list than replacing kitchen countertops. And gift cards are always more enjoyable to spend on a shopping date with the giver. That being said, when Cloud 9 Living introduced themselves to me as a company that offered “experiences rather than stuff,” I knew this was my kind of company. Founded in 2005 in Boulder Colorado,…Read the rest of this entry →

Safety with Snakes and Curious Toddlers

Nov 08 2012

“I see a snake Mommy.” This was the rather nonchalant announcement from Cragbaby the other morning while we were working in the garden. I looked up to see a brown, slithery friend sunning himself on a rock. He was maybe a foot long, with a diameter similar to my index finger at his thickest point. He was motionless, and his body had obviously not warmed up enough to make a fast getaway. Either that, or he had never encountered a curious toddler. My guess is that the next time he sees C coming he’ll summon up enough energy to make…Read the rest of this entry →

“Not all who wander are lost.” —JRR TOLKIEN