It’s the big day they’ve been looking forward to. My twin boys turned 6 today! It is certainly a major milestone for the kids as well as for the parents. Here are the reasons why:
6 is the age when they start primary school. Until a year ago, kindergarten in Switzerland was not obligatory, so that [...]
Tags: 6 years, 6-year olds, firsts, growing up, milestones, Toddlers, Twins
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It is so, so, so exciting to see your baby take her first steps. The expression of amazement, concentration, and joy on her face, the adorable, wobbly, tentative steps, the priceless moment when they realize that nothing is holding them up. Cue startled expression, loss of balance, and ker-plop onto the floor.
Having spent the last [...]
Tags: crawling, milestones, pushy parents, walking
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Fellow blogger Brit recently posted about her favorite things about children of different ages. I saw this as a great opportunity to write a blog post about a few funny stories that have been on my mind. Until I read Brit’s post, I wasn’t sure how to give them any coherency.
My daughter is just approaching [...]
Tags: baby reflection, discovering eating utensils, Favorite things about baby, milestones
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Throughout my life I’ve gone through phases where I write poetry. Unlike other writing, which is a job, I find it relaxing, more like a game. My daughter just turned four months old, and I realized I still hadn’t written a poem for her.
I’m happy that the Babies Online site owner has permitted me to [...]
Tags: Baby, baby books, infant, milestones, photos, poetry
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I didn’t want to do it. I really wanted to hold out until 6 months to introduce solid foods. Breast milk has all the nutrients she needs right now, and she’s growing up fast enough as it is. Why rush things?
But after sleeping five to seven hour stretches for weeks, Ashley woke up hungry every [...]
Tags: Breastfeeding, breastmilk, Food, food allergies, formula, high chair, milestones, Oatmeal, rice cereal, sleeping through the night, solid
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