Archive for the ‘child development’ Category
2.19.11
Last weekend princess and I hit the theaters to see "Never Say Never" ... heard of it???? A film about none other than Justin Bieber. In my household Justin Bieber is king - princess "loves" him. And yes, I said love. I have no idea where she's picked up the ...
Posted in child development, growing up, Justin Bieber, kid friendly events, movies, Saying No | 3 Comments »
1.25.11
You’ve heard me say time and time again that I’ve always wanted a spunky kid and that I got exactly what I asked for. She’s a smart little cookie and is very independent. The flip side is that she’s very opinionated and she’s hard to control most days.
We’ve all seen ...
Posted in child development, Daughters, funny things kids say, Raising Girls | 5 Comments »
12.13.10
Scene: At Ikea having dinner after an afternoon of shopping. Princess and I had a pretty good day (i.e. no outbursts), so per her request I bought a slice of double loaded chocolate cake for dessert.
Me: (Looking at princess while laughing a little) You have chocolate teeth and a chocolate ...
Posted in child development, funny things kids say | 1 Comment »
11.30.10
Recently I was chatting with Justice Fergie and we ended up discussing my somewhat strained relationship with princess. For the past 2 years or so I’ve felt that princess and I are destined to be arched rivals in this home. She opposes everything I say and do, and generally seems ...
Posted in advice, child development, Daughters, growing up, Raising Girls | 3 Comments »
10.25.10
Like many of you, I'm in a constant battle with my hair. When I want it curly, it's straight and when I want it straight, it's frizzy. There are endless split ends, and my grays are coming in by the droves. I've fought with my hair ever since I can ...
Posted in #GIT, beauty, child development, Daughters, growing up, Hair Disasters, happy mommy, self image issues | No Comments »
8.30.10
Today was a big day for the Fergie household. Not only was Chatterbox entering First Grade, but she was going to...TAKE.THE.SCHOOLBUS. There is just something so drastic about putting your first-born on the bus for the first time; maybe it's the lack of control you have, or the degree of ...
Posted in child development, children, firsts, growing up, school | 6 Comments »
8.30.10
The first week of school went very well! I was nervous and anxious; princess was just fine. She's made a few friends already and loves her teacher. And, we had a homework assignment this weekend.
Tomorrow is the first PTA meeting - so we'll see how that goes!!!
BTW...I've been home for ...
Posted in Back to School, balancing acts, Busy Mom, careers, child development, Daughters, growing up | No Comments »
8.18.10
First of all, she's 4 1/2 .... when did that happen? I feel like I blinked and my baby is almost 5 years old.
Second, she's going to be doing this alone. I'm tearing up as I write now because I'm scared for her, worried about her, excited and hopeful for ...
Posted in #GIT, Back to School, balancing acts, child development, Daughters | 5 Comments »
5.25.10
Giggles is on a mission. Last week she set out to learn how to tie her shoes. This little girl is so, so determined and focused; it warmed my heart to see how hard she was trying to get it right. She's been a shoe-tying fool. Practicing on anything with ...
Posted in child development, family moments, fashion, mommy brain | 3 Comments »
5.24.10
Where: My inbox
When: Sunday at 10:31 am
What: Email dictated to hubby by princess:
Dear Princess: (apparently she wasn't sure whether or not to send the email to herself)
I want to know because princess is learning how to write, so can you please try to bring me to a writing school because I ...
Posted in #GIT, child development, funny things kids say, scene and heard | 1 Comment »
