Author Archives: mommydaybyday

Sticker chart miracle cure for sleeping!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by mommydaybyday

Sometimes the answers are so simple that you kick yourself for not thinking of them sooner. This is usually my MO since I am a HUGE procrastinator. I am an expert at avoiding problems that I don’t want to deal … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Motherhood | Tagged bedtime routine, cry it out, getting your child to sleep, motherhood, reward chart, sleep, sleep all night, sleep finally, sleep through the night, sleeping in your own bed, sticker chart. rewards for sleeping | 6 Comments

Who has time to smell the flowers?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by mommydaybyday

I love the spring time. I wait and wait in anticipation all winter for the spring weather to finally come. I love all the new growth and the colorful flowers. Spring is such a wonderful time of renewal. After being … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life | Tagged benefits of girls playing sports, busy families, games, girls lacrosse, lacrosse, practices, soccer, sports, spring, spring sports | 1 Comment

Celebrate Earth Day with Disney Nature’s Chimpanzee

Posted on March 17, 2012 by mommydaybyday

Celebrate Earth Day with Disney Nature’s Chimpanzee. Chimpanzee is Disney’s latest installment from the Disneynature film label and is coming to theaters Earth Day April 20, 2012. This is the fourth film from Disneynature. The first three releases “Earth,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Family Movies | Tagged Animal Kingdom, Animals, Children's Movies, Chimpanzee, Disney Films, Disney Nature, Disneynature, Nature | 1 Comment

To Pierce or Not to Pierce… that is the question

Posted on March 15, 2012 by mommydaybyday

Several months ago my daughter Caroline approached my husband and I with a question. Her common introduction to these queries is, “Can I ask you a question?” Whenever I hear this phrase or see it in a text my stomach … Continue reading →

Posted in Motherhood, Pre-teen | Tagged Claire's, double pierced ears, earings, finding the right balance, pierced earrings, power struggles, Pre-teen, setting limits, tween | 7 Comments

Happy Birthday

Posted on March 13, 2012 by mommydaybyday

Happy Birthday Grace! This picture was taken nine years ago shortly after Grace was born. I can’ t believe how time flies so fast. Needless to say we have been extremely busy celebrating with parties, parties and more parties. I … Continue reading →