My son recently learned how to blow kisses, give kisses and give hugs. There is nothing like when you are not having the best day and your child comes up to you and gives you a hug and a kiss. I am loving all the hugs and kisses that he gives! (April 2012) Do you have any things that your children do that melt you … Continue reading Heartwarmer
“Wants everyone to take a deep breath…… exhale. Now calm down. There is no definitive right and wrong when it comes to parenting and babies. Each baby is different. There’s no user manual or handbook attached;) Everyone is doing a good Job. Go with your natural instinct.” Gretchen Robinson Continue reading Insights
My husband and I are blessed to still have at least 1 grandparent alive. When we got pregnant with RC they were excited to meet their first great-grandchild, something that they didn’t even think that they would be able to see. Now that RC is a little older it is great to see him interact with them. When we were out to dinner with my … Continue reading Heartwarmer: Great- Grandmas!
Mom- I know you don’t feel too good about yourself but you should! You have every reason to! To name a few: Your laughter brought joy to the women you worked with You are excellent with handicapped or ill people; you always know how to handle them How many mouths have smiled from one of your baked goods? You are fun to have at a … Continue reading A Letter to Mom
After a rough night of no sleep, waking up at 5:30am to a screaming toddler is not on the list of things I want to do, but when you walk in and pick up your child and they hug you back there is no other place I would rather be. (Ashley Myers) Looking at your child fast asleep, seeing your child as content as can … Continue reading Heartwarmers
When my son looks up at me when I get home from work with a huge smile on his face! He lifts up his arms waiting for me to hug and kiss him hello. It is the first thing I do once my hands are free. When my son crawls to my feet and uses me to help him stand up to say hi. Hearing … Continue reading Heartwarmers
A holiday party is in progress and a photo is being snapped. This is the scene as you watch through the frosted windowpane: A woman wears a black velvet dress cut to a “V” in back. Her hair is upswept and perfectly lacquered. Her nails are perfectly manicured and her smile shows perfect teeth. Her children, too, are dressed festively. The girl is dressed in red … Continue reading Peeking Through the Window
Children cannot always help their behavior. While we must communicate to them responsibility for their actions, we as parents need lots of wisdom to know how much correction they need given situation. variables such as fatigue, improper diet, stress at school all add up to less than desire performance on their parts. Like us, they require understanding and patience and lots of overlooking of things said … Continue reading Insights
Gail Signor shares her feelings: For me, friendships with other women have always been virtually important. Ironically, I feel I have deprived myself of having a close female friend most of my married years. When I ask myself why, I come up with a few possible reasons. For one, we’ve moved several times to different states. The challenges of maintaining a relationship are obvious. Secondly, … Continue reading Women Friendships
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 