It’s Sunday today, and the sky outside is grey. I’m not sure what it’s like where you are, but here, the forecast says this gloomy stretch will linger until Tuesday. The rain comes and goes—light showers passing through, leaving everything damp. Sometimes the sun peeks out for a moment, but not long enough to dry… Continue reading Chasing Bubbles, Catching Time
Tag: Toddler
The Trick That Finally Worked: How I Got My Toddler to Let Me Brush Her Teeth
Parenting is a journey filled with little challenges that sneak up on you. Sometimes, it’s the big milestones—sleeping through the night, potty training, learning to talk. Other times, it’s the small, everyday things that test your patience and creativity. For me lately, it’s been brushing teeth. Or rather, trying to brush the teeth of a… Continue reading The Trick That Finally Worked: How I Got My Toddler to Let Me Brush Her Teeth
Why “I Told You So” Isn’t Something I Want to Say to My Toddler
There are so many things we think about as parents—how to raise kind, confident, resilient kids, how to keep our cool on little sleep, how to be present even when the day feels stretched too thin. One small phrase I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is “I told you so.” It might seem harmless,… Continue reading Why “I Told You So” Isn’t Something I Want to Say to My Toddler
The Growing World of Stuffed Friends: Watching My Daughter Bond with Her Toys
There’s a kind of quiet magic in watching a child form attachments. Not just to people, but to the things around them—objects that somehow become more than just what they are. For my two-year-old daughter, this magic started with a small and soft gray stuffed dinosaur. We called it Baby Dino. To her, it wasn’t… Continue reading The Growing World of Stuffed Friends: Watching My Daughter Bond with Her Toys
A Handprint, a Flower, and a Full Heart: My Third Mother’s Day
This weekend is Mother’s Day, and as I sit here thinking about how fast time is flying, I can hardly believe this is my third one. I still remember my first Mother’s Day so clearly—my daughter was just three months old, all snuggled up, barely holding her head up on her own, but already holding… Continue reading A Handprint, a Flower, and a Full Heart: My Third Mother’s Day
Little Hands, Big Help: My Toddler’s Joy in Washing Clothes
There is something special about seeing a little child take interest in the everyday tasks we often overlook. My two-year-old daughter has recently discovered the joy of helping with household chores, and one of her favorite tasks is washing clothes. Not just any clothes—her own clothes. The moment I say, “Let’s wash your clothes,” her… Continue reading Little Hands, Big Help: My Toddler’s Joy in Washing Clothes
My Daughter’s First Tricycle Ride
Watching my two-year-old daughter ride her tricycle on her own for the first time made me incredibly happy today. It was such a simple moment, yet it felt so special. For the longest time, she had either been uninterested or too afraid to ride by herself. My husband and I had always been the ones… Continue reading My Daughter’s First Tricycle Ride
The Playful Timing of Naps and Meals
As parents, we often find the quirks of our little ones to be the most amusing and entertaining moments of our day. One of the things my husband and I can’t help but laugh at is how our daughter reacts when we mention it’s time for either a nap or bedtime. It’s become a routine… Continue reading The Playful Timing of Naps and Meals
The Journey Through Baby Check-Ups: From U1 to U7
Looking back at all the check-ups our daughter has had, it feels like a journey filled with little milestones, learning moments, and emotions—some joyful, some a little tough. Now that she’s two years old and has just had her U7 examination, I can’t help but reflect on how much she has grown since that very… Continue reading The Journey Through Baby Check-Ups: From U1 to U7
Bella’s Second Trip to Amsterdam: A Different Adventure
Returning to Amsterdam with our little Bella for the second time felt both familiar and new. This time, she was no longer the tiny baby who simply observed the world from the comfort of a stroller. At 17 months old, she was now a little explorer, full of energy, curiosity, and, of course, the occasional… Continue reading Bella’s Second Trip to Amsterdam: A Different Adventure
