If you’re like so many moms, trying to fit in that physical care of your body is a tough one.  Our bodies are moving…

They have to get up in the middle of the night when our baby needs to eat or our child is sick or has had a nightmare.
They have to get up with our early riser and start breakfast.
They have to stretch to reach the block or pacifier that fell behind the couch.
They have to run after our toddler as he runs after the stray dog in …

We’ve heard of the “terrible 2s” but doesn’t it seem that 3 is much more challenging??
You’re not crazy.  It is certainly true that 2 year olds can be tough to take since many of them are just beginning to use words in full sentences and to finally be able to ask for what they want.  Two year olds want independence but they are also still wanting to be our baby.

Yesterday, I took my 6 year old and 3 year old to a toy store to pick out a birthday present for my daughter’s friend.  I’m always a bit challenged by this task.
The toys are so unappealing to me - the cheap plastic, ugly colors, and obnoxious noises.  I wasn’t surprised that even my kids weren’t that impressed with the glam and glitz of the latest fads.

This month we’re exploring the topic “Should I Be My Child’s Playmate?”  Be sure to register to be part of the conversation.  It’s coming up this next week!
Date:  Thursday, October 9, 2008
Time:  9:00-10:30pm EST
To find out more about this topic and to register Click Here!