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Little man’s athletic new shoes, courtesy of pediped- these are the Flex Jupiter in Grey Orange*, and he was very excited to sport them around…he said they are “kinda cool!” (kinda is his new word) The Jupiter features Ultra Light Technology™ (they are 5 oz) and five flex grooves for provide maximum flexibility- great for […]
When we lived in our condo, we knew one day we’d outgrow it and have to move. I loved everything about that place, except the fact I had to sell it to buy our new house. We weren’t allowed to sublet our apartments (board rules), but if we were, I would have and used that […]
Brilliant! I definitely could have used this in college – would have saved me a lot of trouble. 🙂
Ditch the Space sounds like a good alternative. Storage units can be really expensive.
How cool is that! I learned two things. First if I ever have to look for an apartment for myself or someone else look for a place that allows subletting. Second, check out Ditch The Space!
What a great alternative to a storage unit and membership seems so low as well.
I know…I think of all the times this could have come in really handy!
This would be ideal for people just relocating to the city and unsure yet of exactly where they want to rent or buy.
I’ll definitely have to check this out! And thanks for sharing the sweepstakes.
I’ve partnered with MedImmune and Latina Bloggers Connect in this compensated campaign to spread awareness for an important health issue. We welcomed our second son into the world a month premature, so saying we were cautious with him is an understatement. We limited visits from friends and relatives, and insisted on baby etiquette practices (even […]
I remember asking people to do the same thing.
Informative post, and what a beautiful baby! 🙂
I don’t blame you one bit! We have to do what we can to keep our children safe and healthy.
RSV is so scary!!
My younger daughter was a 35 weeker and she had RSV. Now she’s almost 6 and when she catches a cough she keeps it longest!
In this day and age people should not be upset if you ask. I also always had hand sanitizer around. When he was in his car seat I actually got this sign! mytinyhands.com/
I’m such a nervous nelly.. I will make sure anyone who wants to touch baby has clean hands. So important.
I kept a little bear on my son’s pumpkin seat that said, “Your germs are too big for me, wash your hands”. I got some strange looks, but people didn’t touch him without washing first!
Great tips!
Yes, they should! My granddaughter was small and had to be delivered early. She ended up in the hospital with RSV. We all took turns staying with her there. THEN they had her room with a sick baby and guess what? She ended up in there again because she got what that baby had. After that I got really sick with something, too, from the hospital.
It is worth every precaution. I remember when my son was born and he was in the hospital for a week and his chances were 50-50. When he came home his doctor said keep him at home and away from opthers for a year and at home.
I always want people to wash when they come here and I always wash when I go to my grandkids as soon as I come in and always remind my hubby, too. I won’t touch those kids or things till I do. My hands look like crap but I am always careful with that, food, toilet, etc. That is what happens when you take microbiology in college.
It’s incredible how many people go to the hospital and get sick while there…that is so sad about your granddaughter, what a scare!
Proper hand washing and sanitizing is so important for all babies but especially for preemies. I find it rude for people to feel put off by asking if they’re sick or to wash their hands when holding the baby. I’m hoping this flu season wraps up quickly so at least that threat will be gone.
Yay!! I FINALLY see a picture of your new baby boy!! Oh my goodness he is adorable!! So sweet 🙂 And yes, I totally agree with you on the handwashing!!! No one touched my new babies without doing that first!!!
Penelope, is that your little one? I’m in love and I want to be a grandma so bad, and YES I’ll wash my hands first.
I was very insistent about that when my son was born.
Such an important post!
Yep, he’s my second little man 😉 He was so teeny at birth (premature) but now he is over 9 1/2 pounds already!
Yes, that is something everyone should do!
I was always protective of my kiddos!!
Thanks for sharing!
I completely agree. Asking someone to wash their hands before they hold a baby is very important!
I had absolutely no problem at all asking people (even grandparents) to wash their hands before touching my son when he was a baby. I got a little more relaxed after his first birthday. 🙂
Great tips! Your son is a little doll.
My daughter (second child) had this when she was just a few months old. I had never been so scared in my life, especially since my first child never experienced any illnesses as a baby or toddler.
These are great tips. Hopefully I can keep them in mind so as to not but others’ babies in danger!
RSV is SO scary when you have babies. 🙁
My baby boy wasn’t premature, but since he started his little life in the NICU we’ve been quite cautious with him as well. It doesn’t help that he was born right in the thick of RSV season!
My friends baby just got this and I had no idea what it was! Thanks for the tips!
I didn’t realize it caused that many hospitalizations or that it was so very contagious! Yikes!
I didn’t know that much about RSV. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
I was a paranoid mama when I had my babies and we stayed in a long time, especially my winter babies, not so much my June, August or September babies.
I remember how scared I was when our son was a baby of him getting RSV. It’s scary for sure.
We have several friends and relatives who had children born at risk for RSV. It’s important to know how to keep babies safer.
Whenever we think of taking a break, our thoughts turn to taking a road trip to someplace fabulous, and not too far that our kids don’t enjoy the travel (they are still little). For us New Yorkers, Philadelphia is practically a hop, skip and jump away. Philadelphia is full of culture and history, something we […]
I love the photos. I’d love to visit Philly.
Dear boys, What a fun month this was! My little man, you have so much going on in school, you are learning to add and about money and about wonderful holidays and people in our countries history. You color in the lines, you are teaching your little brother to talk, and it was fun to […]
Love these thoughts and words this month, Penelope! My littles and I are more than ready for spring right now, as well. And so good to see a photo of you with your boys! That is not as easy feat. 😉 But so important…
How precious is this! I need to do one for my son.
What a sweet letter. I love adventures will little boys, I don’t know how you guys keep them cooped up in the north during the winter. Kudos to you all. 🙂
Cute little boys and glad to see you in the picture. Those are so rare. I finally got one too with my little boy.
Such a sweet letter! I love how you noticed the he colors in the lines. It’s those little details that we notice as a mother and speak so much to a child’s personality. I love it (My daughter rarely colors on the paper, much less the lines. LOL)
I am noticing a trend this month – mom’s getting in the photos with their kids, and I LOVE it! You guys are inspiring me for next month 🙂
So sweet! We are also soooo ready for spring and playing outside!!!
They are both so cute! We are ready for warmer weather too!
Such sweet words. I love these and should do them for my kids.
Oh now sounds like mommy might be in trouble when he grows up with the girls LOL!
They’re growing so quickly. It’s so nice that your older son is becoming his own person and that the younger one looks up to his brother so much 🙂
These are always sweet posts to read. You have such adorable sons.
these boys look like they are full of life and energy! I can’t wait to see your spring pictures and what adventures they find outdoors!
I love these pics! How fun you were able to get one of yourself with your little guys!
This has been such a long winter for little ones all over the continent hasn’t it?! I’m looking forward to seeing photos of your boys when they’re able to be outside, although that window pic of them is so great!
What sweet images and a lovely letter!
Gah, they’re really growing up Penelope! So adorable.
Those are pretty good looking shoes right there. I see why he thinks they’re kinda cool!
How cool are his shoes, I know he felt like he was the man!! Super cute!
These look like a good, quality shoe for the little ones. I’ll keep them in mind when shopping for my great niece & nephew.
Those are some great sneakers. I love the color on the bottom. They are very cool.
I loved pediped when mine were wee ones. Those are some cute shoes.
Those are some snazzy looking sneakers!
Those are some fun shoes! My kids are all in need of new shoes. I’ll check these out.
Those are so cute! I love the elastic laces, those would be perfect for my son.
Pediped is my go-to brand for tiny feet!