Princess Peepers Picks a Pet!

The book Princess Peepers Picks a Pet is out! They are having a giveaway on this page http://wwwpamcalvert.blogspot.com/2011/02/princess-peepers-picks-pet-contest.html Make sure to go check it out! You can look up the book at amazon, barnesandnoble.com and borders.com! Don't miss out!

Valentine's Day!!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I love Valentine's day. It is a day filled with showing love & affection...it is also a day you can indulge in chocolate, sweets and yummy goodness! If you don't believe that chocolate can make a day better, you better run out and buy some dove milk chocolates. :)

The past two weeks the kids and I have been making all sort of cute, artsy Valentine's gifts and pictures. Our house is filled with pinks, reds and whites. Hearts are overflowing. I try to make holidays a big deal here, because they are just plain fun! It is a reason to go overboard and decorate! Oh, and don't forget the cute themed clothing!

This morning I tried to take a 'cute' picture of the girls together and obviously they weren't too thrilled to be showing off for Valentine's day..hmm, maybe when they are 16 and in 'love' with that certain boy? :)

I've done just fine...

Lately I've had people give their opinion on things I've done or not done with Kennedy. I feel like I've done a great job thus far with her. She is a happy, healthy, very advanced two year old and I couldn't ask for more.

I formula fed Kennedy, why does not matter! I have a great bond with her and I don't feel that I missed out on anything. Would I have loved to breast feed longer? Yes. But it really isn't anyones concern.

I potty trained her 'early' by some standards...do I regret it? Nope. Did I have people give me heck because of it? Yep.

Do I feel Kennedy will be at a disadvantage if she doesn't go to preschool? Notta!

I'm happy with the choices I've made thus far, and I feel my daughter is doing great!

Learning

Parenthood is a learning process. I'm finding the 'end' of the terrible twos are the hardest. Lately Kennedy is pushing and testing boundaries. I've always prided myself on being a strict parent, but these last few weeks have discouraged me. I try to stay positive and know that if I am consistent it will all work out, but I cannot help but feel like a failure some days.

I think all parents sometimes feel like they aren't doing the best job they can, or that things aren't turning out how we'd have hoped. I have a friend whose blog I keep up with and she always has the parenting advice I seem to be in need of.

I'm learning each day to have more patience, be more loving, and to work through the issues as they arise. It isn't always easy and I am no where near perfect, but I do the best I can and what I believe is right at the moment. I do have times when I am not the best I can be, but I'm trying to make that less and less.

If you are a struggling parent, trying to work your way through the terrible twos without selling your child to the gypsies (kidding of course!), know you are not alone. We all have rough times and our kids are people, little limit pushing people trying to find their way in this world. You are not alone!

Since July? Really??

So, I haven't posted anything since JULY! Can you believe that? I must be a busy woman. :)

We had family pictures yesterday, maybe I'll post some when we get them back. :)

Back for a moment...

It has been FOREVER since I've updated...

Just wanted to let you know I'm still around, just been super busy! :) I'm hopefully going to post some pictures and updates tomorrow or something this week!

Thanks for visiting!

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I'm exhausted and run down. After last week and just life in general lately, I am feeling beat down. I need to recover and fast. :)

A lack of sleep and other stuff has made me a cranky momma. I'm working it out and trying to relax a bit. Hopefully this child will get better soon, start sleeping and school will die down a bit. SO much to do these last three weeks. Ugh.