Category Archives: attempted parenting
Friends
we celebrated the squirm’s 4th birthday today. He had a wonderful time playing with his friends.
the tempest
the squirm has been extra tempestuous this week! i have several theories on the problem, but i honestly have no idea what is going on. you’ll notice that he is blurry in all these pictures? that is because he hasn’t … Continue reading
potty practice
if you had asked me a year ago, what was the most stressful part of parenting, i probably would have said something about developmental delays, finding resources, sleepless nights….i don’t think i ever could have predicted that potty training would … Continue reading
sensory mayhem
we get a lot of suggestions from our eci therapists about sensory activities we might provide for the boys. i don’t think i fully understand how this kind of play benefits us. if i don’t provide something intentionally, the boys … Continue reading
and a p.s.
thank you guys for being as excited as i am about the squirm’s person! my dear blog buddy, hakea, was kind enough to link me to a couple of websites showing drawing development. since a couple of people have asked … Continue reading
figure drawing
i was totally beside myself with excitement this morning when i looked at the squirm’s atwork and saw that he was drawing people!!! i don’t know if this is something they work on at school, but this is the first … Continue reading
someone else is taking an art class!
i thought that it could be really great to get the squirm signed up for an art class this fall. he is free in the mornings, and loves making art. there were a few skeptics out there, but i persevered … Continue reading
breakfast warfare
is it really the most important meal of the day? because if so, i am failing the squirt. every morning we get up, i put something on his tray. something appropriate for breakfast. he either ignores it, throws it to … Continue reading
four little monkeys jumping on the bed….
most of you know, i am one of those crunchy, cloth diapering, breast feeding, co-sleeping kind of mamas. i love cuddling with the babies and i am so glad i got a chance to do it. mr p has been … Continue reading




