A Working Mom's Secret to Success on Valentine's Day: Manage Expectations...

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Lady celebrating Valentine's Day at Eddie V's "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde  Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. The roots of Valentine’s Day roots go back to St. Valentine, a priest in the early Christian Church known for his compassion and commitment to love. He was a defender of faith, hope, and kindness, reminding us that love is not just a feeling—it’s an action. And, this year I have learned that being free on Valentine's Day is better than living a lie. Valentine's Day, like Christmas, comes every year. However, unlike Christmas, Valentine's Day is about romantic love an...
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Mommy Mondays: Toddlers Are Fast Learners!

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Our toddler goes on lots of adventures every week. She visits museums, parks and the Carnegie Library.  We send her to these activities so that she has adequate stimulation, is entertained, and learns how to interact with other children.  As an only child and first grandchild she runs the risk of getting slightly spoiled...

At 21 months, our motivation is mostly social development. However, it appears that she is learning a great deal of tangible information through these activities too. 
I got this picture of her as they were singing "If You're Happy and You Know it".  Apparently, the teacher said, "If You're Happy and You Know It 'Wiggle Your Ears'". Our eager little toddler, who is apparently a sponge for knowledge, wiggled her own ears without prompting. 

We didn't even know that she could identify her ears! It just goes to show that she is watching and absorbing everything.

NOTE TO SELF: No more bad words or potato chips for dinner...



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Richly Middle Class said…
I love this. Perfect photo for a great Monday. Thank you for sharing.

Cynthia
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Brooke Arellano said…
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