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Today we’re making the most of poppy season to create some beautiful colours on silk and cotton. With some extra wild flowers thrown in for good measure.
Got a notification that a package had been delivered this afternoon. Okay, I’m not expecting a package… Stephen, are you expecting a package? No… okay, let’s go see what it is. Has colorful writing on the outside on camera. I go get it.
Tony got his granddaughter a Lovevery toy subscription. It’s her first toys.
I come back into the compound and run into Uncle Frank. He’s concerned because I’m crying. I showed him what my dad sent. I tell him someone’s cutting onions somewhere.
January 8, 2024! (TWO THOUSAND TWENTY FOUR feels like it should be in all caps)
This work is entitled “River.” Made by Declan using deodorant <3
I can’t believe you turn three this year! It’s still almost half a year away, but it’s still closer than ever. You are such a little sweetheart stink bug. Your new thing is to freeze us so you can do something sneaky, which is kind of nice because it clues us into you doing something shady.
Example: Earlier today, we split a half of a bueno bar - 2 little chocolate squares each. You love chocolate. I love chocolate. We love to have little bits of chocolate throughout the day, and you’re actually eating pretty well lately so I have no issues with this. You are washing lightning McQueen and mater in your lovevery sink on the island because they got dirty at the sand pit today and you very sweetly and politely say “please i can have more chocolate mama?” And so of course I’m like, okay, yes. We can both have one more piece. So we each have a single shell from this chocolate box Santa brought me. THEN, like 5 minutes later after we are playing a totally different game and are in the living room and you see “You’re frozen, mama!” And so i look over and you are walking straight to the candy drawer where all the chocolate shells are! So I say HEY! You little sneaky, sneaker! And I run over and scoop you up - because making you laugh is the best way to distract from the fact that we are not having more chocolate right now - and I take you downstairs to tell dada about your sneak-scapades.
Like 20-30 min later you said I was frozen so you could hit the palm tree plant with your sticky hand. You haven’t learned yet that if you didn’t try to freeze us, we would never know you were up to something, and hopefully you don’t learn that for a while long.
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Last night during dinner, you walked back to our bedroom. Not unusual because you’ve loved dumping out your rock and seashell treasures on our bed and you like to turn the lamps on and off. But, when I called out “what are you doing, Declan?” And you replied with “mama, dada, you’re frozen!” Dada immediately jumped into action to see what trouble was in the making. You were actually in the bathroom and had an accident back there because learning to poop on the potty is really hard, so you freezing us was your distraction so you could go to the bathroom in peace!
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You’ve just been extra delightful lately, and it’s so fun to watch you play and grow.
Pa is officially retired now, so sometimes he just comes over on a random Tuesday to look at the dinosaur detective book. When the weather is nicer, I’m sure we’ll spend more time doing outdoor adventures.
Christmas updates:
Santa brought you a marble run and a new tricycle! We got you some new books, a Yoto player, the trash truck game you really wanted from target, little people market, beads, a bluey tree house, and a zoo membership. In other words, we got you way too many things. After you opened like 2 wrapped presents, you were basically done. You didn’t finish opening presents until last weekend (new year’s eve!) I guess between Santa and what we picked out, you just had enough to play with.
Auntie Koko got you a doctor playset and an ice cream counter
Granny and Pa got you a bluey trash truck and a drum set and some clothes
Deedee and pop got you a yo-yo and a kaleidoscope and a lightning McQueen Dino track that you LOVE. I think they actually got you something else, but I’m kind of blanking on what it was right now.
You live in your pjs and love feeling cozy with soft blankets. So far we have read like 189 books for the 1,000 books before kindergarten challenge, and most of the books on the floor in that picture are from the library. You also LOVE the cats. You are so delighted when they come up to you for pets or you can sit next to them.
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Well, Ollie is 4 in a couple of days (howwww?!?!) and I thought it’d be fun to share what he’s getting for his birthday. Some from us and some from family! I love creating an Amazon list that I add to whenever something comes up- an idea I have for him or something he really would love to have. Then when anyone asks for ideas, I just send them the list! Easy peasy and everyone wins! 🙂
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If you’re a new parent, you’re probably looking for the best baby play mat for tummy time. Tummy time is essential for baby development, and a good baby play mat can make it more enjoyable for your child.
There are many different types of baby play mats on the market, so how do you choose the right one?
This blog post will discuss the different features to look for when choosing a baby play mat, including some of our favorite options.
10 Top-Rated Baby Play Mats from Amazon
MioTetto Soft Non-Toxic Foam Baby Play Mat
Splashin’ Kids Inflatable Tummy Time Premium Water Mat
Baby Einstein 4-in-1 Kickin’ Tunes Music and Language Play Gym and Piano Tummy Time Activity Mat
Fisher-Price Deluxe Kick & Play Activity Play Mat with Toy Piano
The Play Gym by Lovevery – Stage-Based Developmental Activity Gym & Play Mat for Baby to Toddler
Bright Starts Disney Baby Finding Nemo Play Mat
Uanlauo Foldable Extra Large Baby Play Mat
Baby Folding Extra Large Play Mat
Teytoy Baby Cotton Play Mat
Baby Care Play Mat Playful Collection
These play mats are made with your baby’s safety and comfort in mind. They come in different sizes, shapes, and colors to bring fun into babies’ playtime. Some have bright designs to help stimulate your baby’s vision, while others feature soft textures for their tactile exploration.
You can also find a non-toxic play mat for your baby, as well as EVA foam play mats. An organic cotton play mat is also a good choice. Let’s explore each of these play mats in more detail below:
MioTetto Soft Non-Toxic Foam Baby Play Mat
With MioTetto’s foam baby play mat, parents can rest assured that their little one is surrounded by the safest environment possible.
All components of this floor mat are free of lead, BPA, phthalate, and other harmful elements, making it a top-of-the-line choice for creating optimal learning and playing space.
Plush to the touch due to its EVA foam construction, these soft interlocking mats are fantastic for nursery or playroom floors. They are also easy to assemble and provide a unique look as they measure 12 x 12 inches, which combine perfectly. This is one of the best non-toxic play mats out there!
Splashin’ Kids Inflatable Tummy Time Premium Water Mat
Splashin’ Kids Inflatable Tummy Time Premium Water Mat offers unmatched quality and attention to detail. You can be sure this water splash pad play mat will not leak, as it is constructed from heavy-duty PVC material and tested for air and water tightness.
Splashin’ Kids Premium Water Mat is also designed to stimulate a baby’s development by aiding the development of head, neck, and shoulder muscles and honing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
On top of its practical functionalities, the Splashin’Kids Water Fill Playmat has stunning, eye-catching graphics that will surely catch your infant’s attention. No matter the weather, your little one will be captivated by the bright colors, sharp contrasts, and floating toys within their own fish tank wonderland.
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