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Category: children

Toddler on the loose…

The balloon lured her to the mailbox. Which alas, led her to the road. Which led her to walk on … More

letting your toddler walk on the road, using leaves as hair accessories

Think…like a 4 year old!

My 4 year old niece phoned up my mum to check if her silver pouch with her Crayola-crayon-marker-thingies were at … More

Benefits of teaching Kindergarten, hands-on activities for 4 year olds, Montessori for 4 year olds, teaching children Sunday School, teaching Muslims Sunday School

Ties of Kinship

Z’s at it again. No matter where we are, she will ask about each family member…almost daily. This includes grandparents, … More

grandmotherly love, praying for every family member, Skype, Skyping with baby and grandparents

Touches of Baby

I was watching TLC’s reality show, American Muslim, and I really felt for the Muslim lady who after a few … More

being thankful for your children, TLC's American Muslim, wearing hijab

Ethan & Priyanka Photoshoot

Ethan & Priyanka are both 2 and half year old friends born within 4 days of one another. I loved … More

autumn in Atlanta, autumn photoshoot in Piedmont, toddler friendship

Stairway to West Virginia

Remember when I was packing for Charleston? Well, here are some photos of Z & her grandmother enjoying outside. Here’s … More

autumn, grandmotherly love, West Virginia

The Sniffles Solution

My husband noticed it first. “Did you notice Z smiles right after she sneezes?” Huh? I had been too busy … More

allergies, having a good attitude during baby's cold, remedy for baby's cold

Suitcase Ratio

My father always said if you want to get to know what a person is really like, visit his/her bathroom. … More

accessories, packing for baby's journey, suitcase, traveling with kids

Twin Butterfly Photoshoot

Simone & Sydney had  been wearing their butterfly outfits since morning! I got there at 5 Pm so you can … More

butterflies, Halloween costumes, imagination, twins

Think Pink

I assumed I would have a boy. I have three brothers. My husband has two brothers. I had boy names … More

autumn, pink, pregnancy

Putting Your Oxygen Mask on First…

“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. You are connected to your child and … More

Inside my mittens I’ve got…

I know the drill. We were reading Toes, Ears, and Nose. Lately, Z loves to label her ‘pao’ aka feet, haat aka hands, mou aka mouth, and naak aka … More

bilingual babies, high fives, Urdu

Note to Baby: Sometimes you’re not liked!

Z used to be “polite.” Upon seeing my brother and sister-in-law, she would smile, wait a second, and then ask … More

airplane, babies on board, baby stare, cat, parenting, traveling with baby, traveling with kids

Stringing a necklace without a knot…

“Keeping house is like threading beads on a string with no knot at the end.” – Anonymous Everyone knows that … More

children, cleaning, kids, life, life lessons, mommy, parenting, toddler, vinegar

The Finger…

I miss Z doing what I call “The-Finger-Walk.” It’s the walk that little kids do before becoming big kids. Independent … More

baby, children, independence, parenting, toddlers, walking

“I…?”

So Z’s latest feat is to say I..and wait for you to respond saying, “love you!” This usually goes well … More

children, feeding times, kids, love, motherhood, parenting, toddler

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