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Why I Hate the Question “What are your kids into?” for Toddlers

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As our kids were nearing their 2nd birthday, people were asking what they were into so they could get a gift our girls would like, I had to stop and think about that question?What is my 2-year old into?Everything, but nothing at all.My 2-year olds don't have many favorites, yet. And I wonder if they should? Am I doing something wrong if they ...

How to Throw a Birthday Party for a Two Year Old

Throwing a party for a one-year-old is a little different than throwing a birthday party for a two-year-old. When your child turns one, the birthday party is more about you and less about them. Your friends come over and bring their babies, and all the parents sit around and talk. Plus, you get tons of new clothes and toys for your baby. All you ...

Twins 2nd Birthday Party!

My Affiliate Links are Used in This Post. Our twin girls turned two and we had a party to celebrate! It's not every day you have two two-year olds after all! And since we didn't do much of anything for the twins first birthday, we decided to go all out for this one! It took us a while to nail down a theme for the twins 2nd birthday party, ...

Book Review: Every Natural Fact: Five Seasons of Open-Air Parenting

I recently had the privilege of reading Every Natural Fact: Five Seasons of Open-Air Parenting by Amy Lou Jenkins via Business2Blogger. I received a free copy in order to give an honest review. Affiliate links are used in this post.About the Author: Amy Lou Jenkins holds a BSN in Nursing and Professional Communication and an MFA in Literature ...

How to Transition Twins to Toddler Beds

My sister just recently announced on Facebook that she decided to move her 14 month-old son (who is almost as big as my girls!) over from his crib to a toddler bed because he could put his leg up on the crib rail. To which I said: "You're crazy! Keep babies in their cribs as long as possible! They can't get out and escape! It's great for ...

Potty Training Twin Toddlers… Again

I have been trying to make a more concerted effort at potty training this last week. With Josh back to work and life getting more back to normal, I figured it was time to try again. And it's not just my desire to stop buying diapers that is prompting me: my twins started showing renewed interest in the potty and a new dislike of having new ...

Why We Bought Two Single Strollers for Our Toddler Twins

Josh and I did it. We bought two, yes, two separate umbrella-type strollers for our twins. We figured having two, light-weight, easy to collapse (and small when collapsed) strollers would be better than our boat of a double stroller we have been using. We wrote all about our previous stroller HERE and the reasons we didn't love it. The main ...

Twins Do Make My Hands Full

One of my least favorite things people say to me when they see me with twins, is "You've got your hands full." Yes, yes I do. With two kids, or twins in my case, my hands are full. Crazy how with two hands and two kids that would make sense, huh? One hand for each kid.Anyways, I have been keeping extra busy with my twins as they are approacing ...

9 Parenting Tactics for Toddlers That Really Work

We are not perfect parents. Soooo far from perfect most days. But, there are nine things I think we do alright on when it comes to parenting tactics for toddlers. The following tips and toddler discipline ideas seem to be working for us and our kids. Parenting Tactics for Toddlers 1. Free range - Free play. Josh and I figured early on that if ...

Potty Training: Success and Stress

We have had both girls successfully go in the potty! Alison has gone several times! Lisa has gone #1 a handful of times. So far we're doing pretty good I think.However, can I just say that potty training is stressful? Not for the twins... for me! We finally bought a second potty seat, just one that sits in the toilet seat: it's Alison's ...

Introducing the Potty to Twins

We did it. We bought a potty. And we have begun "potty training."However, no one has actually gone potty in the potty yet (a statement I think must be confusing for toddlers). But, we are in the "introduction phase." While we wanted to get the potty and start potty training Lisa because of her inclination of being naked, Alison has been the one ...

What I’ve Learned in 18 Months of Parenting Twins

Can you believe it has been a year and a half, since I delivered and met these two precious little girls? I am so in love with them!They light up my life.They bring so much fun and laughter.They are so much more than I ever imagined. They are awesome. I love how sweet they are! We get so many hugs and kisses. They fold their arms for prayer ...