Symptoms of a Deeper Issue

Symptoms of a Deeper Issue

My little cherub is 20 months old and has entered a biting phase. He loves to bite—skin. I know, awful right? He is sweet as can be, truly the light of my life, but I’m not going to lie, this phase is pretty miserable right now. I’m certain he isn’t biting to be...
Symptoms of a Deeper Issue

Are You Hot?

I had well intended plans to make a healthy version of a chicken enchilada casserole for dinner. The sauce was loaded with pureed vegetables that I was very excited to sneak in to the recipe in order to get more nutrients in to my boys. The new-to-me recipe wasn’t...
Symptoms of a Deeper Issue

Head Banging

The baby has recently started playing with some children’s music instruments. You know the small set of play instruments that all fit inside of a small drum? The set has some drumsticks, a castanet, tambourine, recorder, xylophone, triangle, etc. He is learning to...
Symptoms of a Deeper Issue

Invisible Growth

One of my big boys’ least favorite tasks is going through their clothes to see what fits them and what doesn’t. They find this task tedious and boring, but it is essential to do at least once a year. While they were doing this task with their Dad the other day, my...
Symptoms of a Deeper Issue

Nothing is Wasted

I hate wasting food. Hate it. However, with children, this is almost inevitable. My toddler will now take food he doesn’t like and push it off of his high chair tray. He will also (not so secretly) purposely drop food on the floor or put his hand out to feed it...
Symptoms of a Deeper Issue

Never Ending Laundry

I saw a meme that I will never forget. It said this:“You know who is always there for you? LAUNDRY. Laundry is always there for you.” As the Mom of 3 boys, I do not believe there is a more true statement. As I type this I have an entire air hockey/ping pong table in...