January 6th, 2012
A while back Jasper had some uh, “issues” whereby he wouldn’t poop for DAYS and then when he finally did it was so big and hard that on several occasions (and I apologize for the bad visual but) it WOULD …
Filed under: product reviews, solids, toddlers by ariana
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August 8th, 2011
All the invitations are out:


(It’s nice having a husband who’s an illustrator!)
The RSVP date was yesterday, and of course, I have only heard from two people so I have NO idea how many kids are coming and how …
Filed under: party planning, toddlers by ariana
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July 25th, 2011
The last few weeks when I would pick up Jasper from day care one of his teachers would tell me how he’s “not been using his words nicely,” telling them “No” or “I don’t want to” and generally talking back …
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June 21st, 2011
Poor Jasper.. his “girlfriend” Shelby apparently got very upset with him today and threw something at him (after he broke something I think?) and now she’s not his girlfriend anymore :(
I think this split has been a long time …
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June 10th, 2011

Two nights ago Jasper was in his PJs downstairs right before bedtime. I was just getting his milk and water ready to bring up to bed when he looked at me completely panic stricken and said “Mommy, I have to …
Filed under: potty training, toddlers by ariana
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June 7th, 2011

Ever since Jasper moved to the preschool room in January, he has been best buds with a boy named Derek. Every day in the car on the way home from daycare we talk about his day and it goes something …
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May 19th, 2011
The cafeteria at the University where I work has a rotating art display and every year the kids from the daycare get a little exhibition. The cutest part was that they brought all the kids with art in the show …
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May 18th, 2011

At almost three, Jasper seems to be approaching just the right age for the “kids say the damdest things” type of utterances..
Like yesterday I had to take Jasper with me to the ATM and I told him we were …
Filed under: Test & Procedures, toddlers by ariana
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May 16th, 2011
Yes – I’m still here (are you? – I wouldn’t blame you if you weren’t, I’ve been such a bad blogger!!)
Whenever I get ready to release a new Wall Display product I sort of go into lockdown mode. It’s …
Filed under: Photography Biz, photoshoots, toddlers by ariana
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May 2nd, 2011

When I signed Jasper up for the 4 week mini soccer session I guess it was a case of massive over-optimism about his ability to a) enjoy group activities and b) adjust to new situations.
From the second we stepped …
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