Gradual Potty Training
I once made a comment to a friend that I would only consider potty training after I got Nicky off the boob and in his own room. One thing at a time and all. My big boy is in his own room but it looks...
View ArticleFirst Week of Potty Training and the Dog is Making More of a Mess Than the Child
Potty training is a daunting task for any parent. In preparation for this week I bought two rolls of paper towels. Little did I know that I would be using them more for cleaning up the dog’s messes...
View ArticleWorking Through Emotions Through Play
So, we’ve established that Nicky likes to have a comfort item near to him – a toy, a car, a biccy, and most recently I posted about his “Zee-bra”. Well, the zebra has been lost for a while, but Nicky...
View ArticleToddlers and Shopping: Fun for them but not for us…
Our grocery shopping trip on a Friday is normally a great time for Nicky and I to enjoy the outing together. We have our traditions: such as eating a banana throughout Pick n Pay. Everyone smiles and...
View ArticleBouncing and Playing in our #NewPampersPants AND WIN one of Five for Yourself!
When Nicky was a little baby I tried different nappy brands and eventually settled on Pampers. We’ve been using them ever since. Now that he is older, our needs have changed. I’m working very hard to...
View ArticleWhich is worse: A Mommy Meltdown or a Toddler Tantrum?
Yesterday I completely lost it with my child. Yes, it was over potty training. After being so good the previous day and using the big toilet, he pooped in his pants. I was just angry. How can he be so...
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