tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.comments2015-10-03T07:46:17.098-04:00Growing ChaosKaeleyAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11368275852609315014noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-26507901229670839292013-11-15T20:56:21.722-05:002013-11-15T20:56:21.722-05:00Oh boy, it's always so difficult when the gran...Oh boy, it's always so difficult when the grandparents leave. We usually have several days of readjustment time, but I'm slowly figuring out how to make the readjustment period better.Mikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887139376100122880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-61923027977486622492013-11-01T00:21:13.691-04:002013-11-01T00:21:13.691-04:00I had to laugh when I read this as I wast just con...I had to laugh when I read this as I wast just contemplating getting out some rice for Mr 2 to play with this afternoon. Maybe not.... ;) Mr 2 likes to have me play with him for a good amount of time and then he is happy to play by himself for a while and so it goes. Sometimes I will also work alongside him - half heartedly play with him while I'm actually doing something else. It's a hard one to solve though, as some kids just need the people interaction and really don't enjoy playing by themselves.Paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-40282480195693512432013-11-01T00:17:54.225-04:002013-11-01T00:17:54.225-04:00Heading off post-Grandparents-visit tantrums are e...Heading off post-Grandparents-visit tantrums are essential! Just had my in-laws leave today after staying with us for three weeks (after the unexpected 1 month early arrival of #2 child) and while thankfully 2 year old is having a nap, I'm currently thinking of what to do when he wakes up and discovers they have gone back to NZ! A trip to the park my be in order. I'm enjoying catching up on these posts :)Paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-2810212969634340032013-10-16T09:23:27.617-04:002013-10-16T09:23:27.617-04:00Love this Mikaela! I wish I'd thought of it wh...Love this Mikaela! I wish I'd thought of it when my daughter was 2. Right in the middle it looks like a steaming cup of tea : )Jackie Adamshttp://lillarose.biz/jackieanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-27774880585172718822013-10-15T18:53:19.502-04:002013-10-15T18:53:19.502-04:00Leave it to grands to give the little ones treats ...Leave it to grands to give the little ones treats ;-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868042113530630191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-70352860117194748612013-10-07T14:38:27.587-04:002013-10-07T14:38:27.587-04:00I have a 2.5 year old and just scanning the titles...I have a 2.5 year old and just scanning the titles of your post so far I'm in. You covered a few of our favorites already. I'm looking forward to reading more!Doña Bhttp://www.nurturedmama.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-84775760302156596822013-10-03T22:46:40.878-04:002013-10-03T22:46:40.878-04:00It really is an amazing playground - my pictures o...It really is an amazing playground - my pictures only capture part of it!Mikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887139376100122880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-76701788681031759922013-10-03T20:32:05.024-04:002013-10-03T20:32:05.024-04:00Okay,that is seriously the most awesome playground...Okay,that is seriously the most awesome playground ever! My toddler and I would love to come play with y'all! Check out my 31 day marriage challenge, if you want! Http://talesofbeautyforashes.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15596907190626907096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-35015813197061324832013-10-03T03:34:21.361-04:002013-10-03T03:34:21.361-04:00Oh, looking forward to reading this series! I hav...Oh, looking forward to reading this series! I have a 16 month old and a 3 month old, so I'm definitely looking for ideas for littles! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-75233122367753374572013-10-02T20:22:19.312-04:002013-10-02T20:22:19.312-04:00Thanks for commenting! I won't have a chance t...Thanks for commenting! I won't have a chance to look through all of the 31 Days links until this weekend, so I'm glad you pointed yours out to me.Mikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887139376100122880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-8831238447388124052013-10-02T12:53:45.578-04:002013-10-02T12:53:45.578-04:00Love this! I am doing a very similar 31 Days! Gr...Love this! I am doing a very similar 31 Days! Great to find a similar series!Ann @ Such a Mama!http://suchamama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-23605487334866992622013-10-02T09:04:08.542-04:002013-10-02T09:04:08.542-04:00My daughter loves watching construction sites as w...My daughter loves watching construction sites as well. I'm a civil engineer, so I like them too. :)Mikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887139376100122880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-77449404615206880732013-10-02T00:09:34.623-04:002013-10-02T00:09:34.623-04:00Walks and fresh air are such a sanity saver for me...Walks and fresh air are such a sanity saver for me too. I live in the Australian suburbs, but have the added bonus of having a large scale building site nearby which appeals to my 2YO engineer boy: diggers! cranes! trucks! Great learning opportunities without them realising it...Paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-7707850246166367252013-10-01T18:09:59.369-04:002013-10-01T18:09:59.369-04:00Oh I get that!! It does look lovely, but I get she...Oh I get that!! It does look lovely, but I get she had to ride a bit. My 3yr old rides a lot when we go places. It helps keep me sane ;-)Kay @Kays Little Kornerhttp://kayslittlekorner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-90924389227566154262013-10-01T18:01:46.335-04:002013-10-01T18:01:46.335-04:00This sounds like fun!! I am hoping to find some gr...This sounds like fun!! I am hoping to find some great ideas as well ;-)Kay @Kays Little Kornerhttp://kayslittlekorner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-90230489452838375452013-10-01T13:04:45.235-04:002013-10-01T13:04:45.235-04:00I hope you enjoy it!I hope you enjoy it!Mikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887139376100122880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-40805068972126265112013-10-01T13:01:47.314-04:002013-10-01T13:01:47.314-04:00Mine just turned two in August, so you'll defi...Mine just turned two in August, so you'll definitely be able to find some activities to do with your 2-year-old. You are so right about how exhausting they can be - how is it that they have so much energy, and yet the parents have none?Mikaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887139376100122880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-62673717054953555442013-10-01T10:02:47.200-04:002013-10-01T10:02:47.200-04:00Sounds like a fun series! Looking forward to it, I...Sounds like a fun series! Looking forward to it, I have a 2-year-old also! :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515053617889270906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3459378701628868480.post-36967111364200786972013-09-30T23:48:51.419-04:002013-09-30T23:48:51.419-04:00I'm so glad I saw this - my boy just turned 2 ...I'm so glad I saw this - my boy just turned 2 last month, and wow are 2 year olds exhausting at times. Looking forward to reading these.Paulanoreply@blogger.com