I first noticed it in photographs. My 3-year-old’s left eye would appear turned in while the other eye looked straight on. Then other people started noticing and it started to happen more frequently where I saw it increase in...
Dear Friends,I am a lucky gal. After 13 months of Mommyhood (Seriously? Is that it?), I can honestly say I've found my Wolfpack here in Jacksonville. (Thank you, Junior League of Jacksonville, JMB Neighborhood Groups- even the local forum on the What...
New Year's Eve for mamas isn't quite what it used to be. Despite the fact that you probably won't be staying up all night (unless you're dealing with a sick kiddo or a non-sleeper) and your champagne has been replaced...
Many of us are looking for a way we can lend a hand to those less fortunate this holiday season. Giving back, donating and volunteering our time and efforts are wonderful ways to spread the Christmas cheer. Here is...
Both of them were crying. Red-faced, screaming, tantrum-y, it's-past-5-o'clock-why-did-I-sign-up-for-this crying. Times two for twins.
I had put the wrong lotion on their chapped lips after the bath. Apparently, it stung instead of being soothing. Stung A LOT. I was immediately...
Ah yes, summer. My favorite time of year, the kids are out of school and we can adopt a more relaxed schedule. Jacksonville has tons of great free {or very inexpensive} things to do around town. Here are my top...
My son was born in Luxembourg, and from eight months to eighteen months he went to a French style crèche for day care. If you have ever spent time “on the continent,” you will be familiar with the French...
My son is turning 3 soon, and as we age out of Early Steps and start the process for Child Find, it feels like one chapter is closing and another starting. If you’re wondering about early intervention services for...
Did you know Jacksonville Moms Blog has 14 Neighborhood Groups? Every month each group plans at least one playdate at a special location or playground. Some involve crafts and special treats, and others just chatting by the swings while...
It's hard to make friends with two-day-old spit up all over your four-day-old t-shirt. It's hard to make friends when your toddler has let you sleep approximately three hours in last three years, forcing you to spend the last three...
Three days ago, the City of Jacksonville, Jax Chamber, and the Jaguars announced a new community-based campaign called Stand United Fridays. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage fans and businesses to rally around our home team! Our...
Whoever came up with the term "terrible two's" obviously never made it to the age of three. Yes, an energetic, just-learned-to use-the-word-NO two-year-old can seriously be exhausting. But what I am discovering is the closer we get to that third...