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How Far Back Can You Remember? Childhood Memories, Experiences & Expert Advice

I had a though while singing my baby to sleep ... I had Max in my arms and Jonny sitting next to me on the couch. We were singing some of the songs that I used to sing to Jonny and Nate when they were younger. Some were from our favorite musicals. I then proceeded with a few songs that Jonny didn't know. This led to good old 'Brahms's Lullaby' (Lullaby and Goodnight). The next thing I knew, I

What If...

Scene: Sunday night. Mother putting away clean laundry in oldest son's bedroom at bedtime. Son brushing his teeth, then putting on pajamas. ----------------------------------------- Son: Mom, what if you were a spy? Mother: How do you know I'm not? (Brief silence while son ponders the possibility.) Son: Well, you're not agile or flexible enough. Mother (trying not to laugh out loud): How do you know? A good spy hides her special skills. (Another brief silence while son again ponders the possibility.) Son: Do a backbend. (Brief silence while mother remembers a time she could do a backbend.) Mother: Gotta keep some secrets to myself...Good night, small friend.

Penélope Cruz Baby Boy Leo Encinas (January 26, 2011)

Penélope Cruz's Baby Boy: Leo Encinas - Isn't He Beautiful? Can you believe that Penélope Cruz (Age 36) and Javier Bardem had their baby boy ONE MONTH after we had baby Max and one day earlier than Christina Applegate? TOO COOL!!!! Their baby boy's name is Leo Encinas and the picture above shows that he is quite the precious one. I love that although this celebrity mom is very private about her

Newborn Pictures - Baby Smile - Baby Smiles

Isn't this one of the cutest pictures in the world? I am always amazed at how infant photographers get these babies to look so natural in their photos ... yes, this is just a neonatal smile ... but it is a darn good one, isn't it? Just an adorable shot! BTW, researchers now say that newborn babies' smiles aren't just gas, but real smiles develop at 2 to 8 weeks.HERE IS MY NEWBORN BABY'S PICTURE:

Newborn Bowel Movements - Newborn Poop & Pee - Changing Diapers Is Not Fun!

One of the troubling issues is whether a newborn is going to the bathroom enough and what to expect on a daily basis. Our hospital has us track the "wet diapers" and "bowel movements" for the 3 days we were in the hospital. It was a little annoying at times, but it reminded us to pay attention and know what to expect from our newborn. This is a guide that you can use to make sure that all is well

Should I Give My Baby A Pacifier?

Picture of Newborn Baby Max - 2 Days Old - December 2011 Although the nurse advised against my using a pacifer in the hospital, I am SO GLAD that I made her bring us one. I also suggest that all breastfeeding mothers have one ready once their baby is comfortable feeding and doing well with it. In our case, my baby was able to distinguish between whether he wanted to nurse or suckle by the time

Newborn Baby Smile

Neonatal Smiling OR Do babies show emotion in the first few weeks?My mother reminded me that newborn babies do not smile. It is said that a newborn baby displays a spontaneous reflex that appears to be an intentional smile, though it is not an actual sign of affection. This is referred to as neonatal smiling. Neonatal smiles occur when the baby is sleeping and during the time when he / she is

Mistaken Identity

The caption says this is Stewie from Family Guy. I'm pretty sure this is my youngest child.

Homeschooling ... Again!

To Homeschool - OR - Not To Homeschool ...  Well, here we go again ... I have a great kid that is sometimes picked on by teachers and other kids because he has some "special needs". He does OK at school and making friends, but I want more for him than "No Child Left Behind" as a crutch the classrooms use to let him pass by. Unfortunately, he had to transfer him to a new middle school when we

1st Doctor Appointment

Newborn picture of Baby Max - January 2011 Max had his 1st well baby check up and I sure had mixed feelings about it. One part of me hated our medical system and the insensitive health officials that say that we should take our babies to a doctors office a week after they are born. Sick people go to doctors ... it should not include newborn babies. On the other hand, I was anxious to confirm

Vaccination Schedule / Immunization Schedule - Newborns, Babies, Children, Teenagers

Printable Immunization / Vaccination Schedule For Children Ages 0 To 18 Years Hepatitis B vaccine (HepB).  (Minimum age: birth) At birth:Administer monovalent HepB to all newborns before hospital discharge. If mother is hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive, administer HepB and 0.5 mL of hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) within 12 hours of birth. If mother's HBsAg status is unknown,

Mother Quotes | Mom Quotes

I love referencing scriptures and quotes, so I thought it would be fun to make a page with the mom quotes that I like. Please feel free to comment below with your quotes about mothers and motherhood."“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you." ~ Exodus 20:12"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have

Wife Quotes / Wife Scriptures

"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate." ~ Proverbs 31