Category: Milestones

Lesson NOT Learned the First Time

April 17th, 2012
Saturday morning, Mason was playing in the kitchen while I sat on the couch in the connected living room, reading my book. SuperDad walked in the room and said "Have you checked on Mason lately?" and my response was "Yeah, he's in the kitchen playing wi… more »

Easter Egg Hunt #1

April 9th, 2012
Quite possibly the thing I hate most about being a working mom (for the record, there aren't many - I really enjoy being a working mom and think daycare enriches Mason's life) is missing the chance to do special activities with Mason. Book babies at the… more »

Mason's 1st Haircut!! - Wordless Wednesday 4/4

April 4th, 2012
Two days before his second birthday, we decided poor Mason needed a real haircut. A better one than three snips at the kitchen table like we'd tried a few months ago. Disclaimer: The red flushed skin was caused by a toddler who had been pla… more »

First Trip to the Dentist

February 22nd, 2012
Last week (on Valentine's Day!) we took Mason to the dentist for the first time! It's recommended by most of the big associations that children go to the dentist by their 1st birthday and this was something we've struggled with - it seemed like Mason di… more »

Mason Makes Words

January 31st, 2012
Mason has officially reached the stage where you have to be really careful what you say around him because he is repeating everything! I've caught myself saying stuff (Such as shouting "Okay!!" down the hall in an annoyed voice) and he immediately parro… more »