A Love Note to My Two-Year-Old Twins for Their Birthday

I can't believe you are two years old.  In my wildest dreams, I never believed I could love anyone so completely and fully and madly and deeply. I'll tell you a little secret.  Remember when you were born?  That birth story was something.  But here's the thing, I'm glad you aren't little babies anymore. While I …

When the SHOULDS get too loud

Holiday break is coming to a close. We haven't had our normal schedule for two weeks. This, in theory, sounds lovely each year and I'm very fortunate my work gives us this time off. But by the end of the two weeks I am CHOMPING AT THE BIT to get back to routine. I am …

20 Things 2-Year-Olds Want from Santa

"What can I get for my 2 year old for Christmas?"  Really?  REALLY?  2-year-olds, at least mine, have no concept of what they want other than what is right in front of them.  They want what their siblings have or what we say they cannot have.  In that spirit, and going off what I wrote …