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if you have a chair facing the corner in your dining room…
You might be the parent of a toddler.
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the no-party birthday
As I stand holding the third invitation we’ve received to a carnival/circus-themed kid’s birthday party this year—this one complete with big-top tent, popcorn machine and balloon-animal-making clown—I...
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birthday traditions
So as per ushe, I’m totally late on this (like more than a week late), but Holdy’s second birthday was pretty great. I forewent a big birthday party this year and instead we went to the Maryland Zoo...
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that time I thought holdy almost blew up the house
When I got home from work this afternoon, Holdy was upset and kept saying “ball stuck.” My dad nonchalantly explained that she had put one of her water table balls into one of the vents outside. I,...
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fireworks fail, or my worst night as a parent to date
My hometown puts on a pretty fun event for Independence Day at our Atlantic League baseball stadium. Think bounce houses, carousel, playground, live music, concessions and, of course, fireworks. If...
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the horror. the horror.
So here it is: my toddler is a screamer. It turns out that Holden’s own fireworks display on the Fourth of July was not a fluke; she is a full-blown screaming, tantrum-throwing, screeching toddler....
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the toddler mullet
Billy Ray Cyrus. Carol Brady. Joe Dirt. Holden. What do these folks have in common? Legendary mullets, that’s what. Holden’s super fine golden blonde hair has grown into a mane that’s straight up...
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craycation, or why am I going to the beach with a baby and a toddler?
I’m envisioning that this will likely be the first in a series of posts on what I can only anticipate is going to be a very *interesting* trip to the beach. It’s been quite some time since I’ve taken...
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first day of daycare
So it was a big day for us here at the oh, bother house: Holdy’s first day of daycare. She’ll be going three days a week while my parents continue to watch Gatsby full-time. I think it’s going to be...
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taking a 2-year-old to disney on ice, or how I learned to “let it go”
Like 95% of children in America (the world?), Holden loves Frozen (or as she calls it, “Anna”). So when Disney on Ice “Frozen” tickets became available this summer for an October show, I hesitated for...
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potty training: it’s going down
The time has come. I have stalled long enough. Potty Training Weekend is this weekend. It’s going to be a...
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potty training weekend
I’m gonna be honest: the odds were against us this Potty Training Weekend. I woke up Saturday with absolutely no voice whatsoever. GB woke up with pinkeye. But Holden woke up ready for “no more...
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holidays, amirite?
So last week I was all prepared to write a really positive, fun post about how well Holden’s potty training has been going and how much fun we’re having getting ready for the holidays. And then all...
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still not letting it go: we went to a “Frozen” tea party
In my never-ending quest to assuage my working mom guilt and spend some fun time with Holden, I bought us tickets to attend a “Frozen”-themed tea party by a local company called The Enchanted Teapot....
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a tale of two eaters
In honor of Restaurant Week York‘s triumphant return February 21-28, let’s talk about eating, shall we? GB’s stance toward food is best described by the classic Hasbro game popular in the 1980′s: The...
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to my daughter on her third birthday
Holden, Holden, Holden, Holden. Where do I begin? In this past year you have blossomed into quite the spirited, creative, silly, fiercely independent little girl. No two days are ever the same with you...
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Holden’s Princess Pancake Party
As I’ve shared, Holden’s eating habits can be challenging. As such, I would say the kid probably eats pancakes for at least seven of her weekly meals (don’t judge me; sometimes it’s not worth the...
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calling in the professionals
Recently, I attended a workshop series called “Parenting the Preschooler,” which is offered by Family Child Resources and Family First Health, two great organizations in my city. It’s no secret that...
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“power struggles”
This past week, I attended another great parenting workshop offered by Family Child Resources and Family First Health, two wonderful community-oriented organizations in my city. Last month, I took a...
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GB has been talking up a storm lately and by “talking,” I mean making marbley-mouthed, drunkenly slurred sounds that resemble real words. Good morning, GB. #babyfees A video posted by ohbotherblog...
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