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Toddlers make bad decisions and it is hilarious.

I slipped into the office to check my email quickly and a sudden hush outside told me that Niko was probably Up To No Good, something that toddlers EXCEL at. So I made a little cuss and went outside to … Continue reading

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Sleeping: Solved! BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA Only Not.

I don’t even know how long Niko’s been sleeping in his own bed at this point. Two weeks? I think it’s something like two weeks. Or three? I have no idea. Part of this is because when he wakes up … Continue reading

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Questions

Niko has a bedding set with a licensed character set, Thomas And Friends. They were part of the “please please please sleep in your own bed FOR THE LOVE OF GOD stop kicking me all night” incentive when we got … Continue reading

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It’s hilarious but I have to disapprove

SOMEONE has been teaching my kid habits that are UTTERLY BUGFUCKING HILARIOUS but which I have to formally, as a mom, disapprove of. This is perhaps the hardest part about parenting, having to keep a straight face and say “no” … Continue reading

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Advise me: How do you teach animal safety?

When I say “how do you teach animal safety,” I’m looking for specific stuff YOU PERSONALLY have done to teach children how to be safe around animals. I have some basic ideas, but I also want to teach my kid … Continue reading

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I promise you, your apple juice is (probably not) full of poison.

On the one hand, it’s foolish to say that a particular processed food will never be filled with poison that leads to sickness or death. On the other hand, Dr. Oz is a fear-mongering jackass for stating that apple juice … Continue reading

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I can’t stop sniffing my child.

I cannot stop sniffing my child. He smells so good. I have no idea what’s going on, but he just smells super tasty. Maybe it’s the cherry-lime fruit twist he ate (warning: contains no actual fruit). Maybe it’s the playdough … Continue reading

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My little guy is growing up. *sniffs, wipes away tear*

We had a routine checkup at the pediatrician’s yesterday. In the past six months, Niko has grown 1 inch and gained 2 1/2 pounds. His asthma is doing better, his possible-allergies are doing worse. We came away with refills for … Continue reading

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Friday Five: Ridiculous Things My Kid Says

Here are five totally ridiculous things my 2 1/2 year old says, that wouldn’t sound ridiculous coming from an adult, but seriously, he’s 2 1/2. Surely not! Can you come here for a minute? Good bye! Have a good day! … Continue reading

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The sound of asthma

Some of you might remember a few months ago when I agonized over whether or not Niko had asthma and whether or not I should mention it to his pediatrician and then over whether or not I was a shitty … Continue reading

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