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  Two is so big, yet still so tiny at the same. Two can be reasoned with… Two also knows how to (try to) reason with YOU. (Right before bed, she’ll say, “I have to go potty. Because I get a chocolate chip.”) Two is old enough to ask questions. (“Is dada flying airplane? VROOM!…

When Livi was an itty bitty baby, “Secrets of the Baby Whisperer” was one of my bibles. (Here are some of my favorite childbirth books and newborn books.) It helped us learn to recognize her cues, respect her needs and get us on a solid routine. I highly, highly recommend it. Of course, you get…

I have to tell you guys about the scary face. I’m thisclose to posting a picture of it, but then someone would have to make a meme and my child would be forever known as “evil toddler” or something like that. One day, out of the blue, she looked at us, slightly tilted her head…

One year old was a major turning point for me. The first year was a tough one, but it really does get easier every day. Within that span, I went from thinking “Ok, I think I’m good with one” to wanting 100. At the same time, I feel like I don’t need another kid because…

The other day, I was looking for some hair inspiration for fun things to do with Liv. Her hair is getting so long, and I have a blast braiding and ponytail-ing it. It’s kind of an athletic event, because she’s usually walking around and playing while I follow, my hands intertwined in her hair and…

Even though I’m all about enjoying the present moment, there are a lot of fun things to look forward to with Liv. I’m so excited to take her to a movie one day, or ride a roller coaster, just to name a couple. I know those days will be here before we know it, just…

and her stroller, and basically any occasion when she isn’t able to move around freely on her own.  Usually, it’s NBD because I’d rather hold her hand and let her walk around. She wants to move and explore instead of being strapped down, and I get that.  However, there are some times when she needs…

You know that post-vacation slump? It came to our house with a vengeance after our amazing Disneyland trip. I’m not sure if Liv was just sad that we couldn’t go to “Minnie Mouse House” anymore, or if the “twos” are really here, but we started “time out” last week. I’m not sure if time out…

The idea of posting Munchkin Meals was started by Brittany and Healthy Slice of Life. While I’m not a regular Munchkin Meals poster -I am a little sporadic and pretty much never post on the specified day for MM- I like sharing some of Liv’s meals from time to time since I love reading what…

Does that phrase make anyone else break into a cold sweat? 😉 I kid… ok, half-kid. Recently, I got this email asking about road trips with a toddler: Hey Gina, I was wondering if you would do a blog post about traveling with a toddler. We are planning our first lengthy car ride with our…

One of Liv’s favorite phrases right now is “Happy Birthday to you.” Except she skips the “birthday” part and really puts some emphasis on the “you.” “Happy to YOUUUUUUU!” She says it whenever she thinks it’s appropriate, usually when there’s some type of candle or fire (she said “happy birthday” to a pizza oven at…