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“Meet you in your dreams”
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One of my kids struggles with bad dreams and always worries about going to sleep. So we started this bed time ritual where I tell him I will meet him in his dreams tonight. And we plan where to meet. He comes up with the locations. Notable locations include: under the Christmas tree, at the beach (in a sand castle of course), and in a sprinkle factory. This is the stuff I’ll miss when I’m older and my kids are grown 💛
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6w
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Popsicles for breakfast
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Getting out the door in the morning is hard, kids are cranky, there’s much to do. A popsicle is a toddler chaos neutralizer-I don’t make the rules here- it’s just science. I am not a believer in “healthy foods” over junk, but I do buy the 100% fruit based popsicles so they’re getting some kind of nutrients.
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10w
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“soup yourself”
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My almost five year old intending to say “suit yourself” said “soup yourself.” Have you ever heard anything more perfect? Just when you thought he was too old for mispronunciations, they remind you they are still so innocent and sweet. Also, I think we should collectively replace the phrase. Soup yourself is so much better.
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11w
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Talking positively about your kids in front of them
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Kids just want to feel special and loved. Of course saying nice things to their face is good and necessary. But when you talk about them to someone else positively and they overhear it? It does something magic to them, I swear. The trick is to not make it all action or accomplishments based. “Did you see how much fun X was having today while playing? Isn’t he just the best?” “I was so proud of X when he fell off his bike and got back on it again.” “Every time I hear X singing, it puts a smile on my face.” Subtly watch your kids light up when they overhear you.
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12w
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Get a visual timer
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Kids need structure, moms need reminders. It keeps everyone accountable. Helps with transitions. And you can give little ones autonomy to set the timer. Wins all around.
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13w
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most seasons only last about two weeks
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When I had my first baby, I thought the sleepless nights would last forever. When he threw his food on the ground every time we handed it to him, I spiraled. When he cried every time I set him down, I panicked. When he struggled to poop on the potty without being scared, I thought it would never end. What I’ve come to realize three kids in, everything is a season, most of them fairly short and lasting around two weeks or so. I can survive anything for two weeks. Then it’s onto the next thing. ♥️
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