Thu, Jul 17, 2008

Our snoozer — or, How to transition from co-sleeper to crib

Posted in Babies at 10:24 pm by Ann

Our snoozer — or, How to transition from co-sleeper to crib

Despite all of my worries and fears, Rosie has taken to her new sleeping regimen like a champ. A very, very sleepy champ. more »

Wed, Jul 9, 2008

Our big dumpling

Posted in Babies at 12:28 pm by Ann

Our big dumpling

We knew that Rosie has been growing really well and seems rather big for her age. But it wasn’t until yesterday that we learned just how big. Turns out that if there were 100 babies in the world, she’d be the biggest one. more »

Sun, Jul 6, 2008

Gardening moments

Posted in Babies, St Lou, Video at 8:24 pm by Ann

Gardening moments

Lately, I’ve been discovering what amazing things can be accomplished when I have two hands free and several hours at home. more »

Fri, Jun 27, 2008

Rosie’s big transition

Posted in Babies at 2:51 pm by Ann

Rosie’s big transition

We have a vision: Rosie sleeping in her crib, with a regular schedule of naps and a 7:00 pm bedtime. We see the destination clearly, but right now we’re still searching for the roadmap. more »

Mon, Jun 23, 2008

Raffi convert

Posted in Babies, Reviews at 7:45 pm by Ann

Raffi convert

When Lucy stayed at Grammie & Grandpa’s house while Rosie was being born, Grammie introduced her to the magic of Raffi. I had heard of Raffi, but I must admit, I had a bad attitude. more »

Thu, Jun 19, 2008

Solutions

Posted in Babies at 5:07 pm by Ann

Solutions

Parenting always includes a few bumps along the road. Nothing you can do about that. But I’m always pleased when (as Jon often puts it) I draw upon the resources of my culture and discover that I am able to smooth these bumps over a bit. more »

The Happiest Toddler on the Block, by Harvey Karp

Posted in Babies, Reviews at 3:13 pm by Ann

<i>The Happiest Toddler on the Block</i>, by Harvey Karp

Kelli’s excellent question about toddler-discipline has got me thinking again about one of my favorite child-rearing experts and the book that has perhaps influenced my parenting the most in the past twelve months. more »

Fri, Jun 13, 2008

Rules at the Boyds’

Posted in Babies at 11:14 am by Ann

Rules at the Boyds’

As Lucy has become increasingly more mobile, verbal, and willful, I’ve discovered that we are amassing quite a collection of household rules. Some are more obvious — and some are stranger — than others. more »

Sat, Jun 7, 2008

No, thank you

Posted in Babies at 8:30 pm by Ann

No, thank you

Now that Lucy seems to be building some solid potty-training skills, Rosie has decided to throw us a curve. It looks like she might be a bottle-refuser. more »

What I’ve learned about potty-training

Posted in Babies at 7:53 pm by Ann

What I’ve learned about potty-training

Lucy is quickly becoming a Potty Master. She has had several days this week where she’s logged not only two or fewer accidents but also a dozen successful potty-sits. What a champ! more »

Tue, Jun 3, 2008

Potty woes

Posted in Babies at 10:16 pm by Ann

Potty woes

Potty-training is still underway at the Boyd household. The good news is that Lucy is making some progress. The bad news is that Mama feels the need for a mimosa by 8:00 am. more »

Sat, May 31, 2008

Weekend update

Posted in Babies at 10:41 pm by Ann

Weekend update

With Potty-Training Weekend already halfway over, we thought we’d give you a glimpse of how things are going. more »

Thu, May 29, 2008

Potty-training weekend

Posted in Babies at 9:07 am by Ann

Potty-training weekend

We are getting geared up to cross a new frontier in parenting this weekend. This one could get a little messy. more »

Tue, May 27, 2008

Practically perfect in every way

Posted in Babies at 9:22 pm by Ann

Practically perfect in every way

We’ve been watching a lot of Mary Poppins around here lately. Like, pretty much every day. And I’m starting to notice that the story is having some serious impact on my parenting. more »

Early bird

Posted in Babies at 10:52 am by Ann

Early bird

Lucy seems to be quite well-adjusted to her new big sisterhood. The only thing that troubles us is her new, brutally early wake-up time. more »

 
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