Author Archives: Kimberly

Parenting Is Messy

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Kimberly

Parenting is messy. It’s messy in the obvious ways and in some not so obvious ones. First the obvious: Parenting is messy because children are messy. Exhibit A:                       Tonight … Continue reading →

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Saturday

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Kimberly

We had a great Saturday here in the Smith household. The calendar square was completely empty for today, and we were glad to keep it that way! Our morning started out nice. Elias woke up at 6:30, so I went … Continue reading →

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First Sentence

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Kimberly

Elias has been picking up new sounds every day lately. His babble has really taken a step up. But just in the last two or three days he has had a small explosion of word usage as well. He says … Continue reading →

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Sunglasses

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Kimberly

It’s not like we actually need sunglasses much this time of year. But I still keep mine handy just in case there is a sun break while I am driving or outside walking or something. Elias likes to play with … Continue reading →

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Toilet Training

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Kimberly

Toilet training is one of those things that I know I’ll have to deal with eventually….but have kind of stayed in denial about up until a week or two ago. I’m sure it will be nice not to have to … Continue reading →

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These Are a Few of His Favorite Things

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Kimberly

Elias is growing and changing every day. He has some new favorite things to do and play with. 1. Grandpa and Grandma Bartle got Elias a cars push along toy for Christmas. I’ve shown it on this blog before. He … Continue reading →

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Parenting is Thinking

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Kimberly

Back in my days of teaching 3rd grade we had a saying we used for teaching reading skills and strategies. “Reading is Thinking.” It basically helped kids understand the idea that reading is not just looking at letters and words. … Continue reading →

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Up For An Adventure

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Kimberly

Nathan is going fishing tomorrow morning with my brother. He’s been for spring chinook and the summer salmon runs, but never in the winter. We realized that he needed his fishing license for this year so we headed out to … Continue reading →

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Doctor Visit

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Kimberly

Elias had his 15 month doctor visit today. Elias is doing well in all areas according to his pediatrician. Yay! He had a big growth spurt both in weight and height so the worry is over about his growth rate … Continue reading →

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Parenting is Scary

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Kimberly

Elias has become quite a good walker these days. He even graduated to the “step 3” shoes which have more regular soles rather than soft, flexible ones. He can walk on his tip toes. He can walk backward. He can … Continue reading →

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