by Rose Elder I love Mother’s Day, it’s the one day of the year I don’t feel bad about sleeping in while Adam entertains the boys. We all tend to say “This is the best day of my life.” Well, I’ve had two best days of my life: The days I gave birth to each … More My Boys, My Life
by Rose Elder It is pretty cute when I interview Alexander, my almost 5 year old son. He is such a smart cookie sometimes I forget he is only four. He talks like a little adult and often reasons better than me. But when I ask some personal questions his four year old innocence shines … More As Told by my Four Year Old
by Rose Elder I was the best sleeper for most of my life. All my childhood, teenage years, and in my twenties. Nothing would wake me up. I would close my eyes and before my head was on the pillow I was out! Little did I know what a blessing that was. The “Glorious Days.” … More Sleep? A Distant Memory
by Rose Elder For some reason when I wake up my creativity is kind of shut off. I’m not sure if it’s only that or that my brain is blocked with the annoyance of not being able to feed Nicholas certain things like nut spreads or EGGS! I love eggs. So if you are on … More My 7 Easy Breakfast Recipes for the Family- Dairy and Gluten Free
by Rose Elder Marrying the right person is a wonderful feeling. When I was newly married life was great. I mean, PERFECT. Adam and I rented a little apartment in Bankers Hill in San Diego. It was small but so stylish. Old hardwood floors, high ceilings and lots and lots of windows. Adam had just … More Marriage and Kids
by Rose Elder I remember than when Nicholas was diagnosed with all his food and environmental allergies I had so many questions. Is this permanent? For how long does he have to avoid these foods? Is his eczema going to go away? Nobody, not even the allergists, had any answers; I was clueless if things … More A Year Later, How Nicholas is Doing.
Alexander will start Kindergarten this September. What do I do now? A year ahead I have to apply for schools? Really? Since September last year I’ve been on the search for the perfect school for him and it has been a pretty stressful search. I had no idea where to start or who to ask … More Finding the Right Elementary School for your Child
by Rose Elder In the next few days I’m flying with both of my kids without my husband. I have been anticipating this trip since I booked it back in April. Alexander is such an active little guy and Nicholas started walking not too long ago, so they are unstoppable! I think more than the … More Traveling with Children
by Rose Elder As moms we want the best for our children. We do our best to keep them alive and happy during their first years of life, before they become a little more independent. I have managed to keep Alexander alive despite his active self, but when Nicholas came along new challenges came to … More What to Feed a Child with Allergies
by Rose Elder What is something I always say to you? “For example…” What makes me happy? Kisses and hugs What makes me sad? Bad stuff, like me saying poopy How do I make you laugh? You make funny faces What was I like as a child? Happy and funny How old am I? 21 … More As told by my 4-year old
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