Comments for Balancing Motherhood http://www.balancingmotherhood.com Finding my way through life, career and motherhood. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:15:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 Comment on The Complete Story of How I Made a Mickey Mouse Cake (Including the Disaster Photos) by April http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/17/the-comlete-story-of-how-i-made-a-mickey-mouse-cake-including-the-disaster-photos/#comment-1547 April Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:42:43 +0000 http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/17/the-comlete-story-of-how-i-made-a-mickey-mouse-cake-including-the-disaster-photos/#comment-1547 Nice work, Alicia! By the way, I've figured out that the "We will rock you" song is something the kids are learning in Chapel. Not real sure what that has to do with Jesus.....but at least they are paying attention! Has Liam shared the best part of the song with you? After Rachel sings the verse, she says "bum bum chshhh, bum bum chshhhh". It's hilarious. Nice work, Alicia!
By the way, I’ve figured out that the “We will rock you” song is something the kids are learning in Chapel. Not real sure what that has to do with Jesus…..but at least they are paying attention!
Has Liam shared the best part of the song with you? After Rachel sings the verse, she says “bum bum chshhh, bum bum chshhhh”. It’s hilarious.

]]> Comment on The Complete Story of How I Made a Mickey Mouse Cake (Including the Disaster Photos) by Sharon http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/17/the-comlete-story-of-how-i-made-a-mickey-mouse-cake-including-the-disaster-photos/#comment-1545 Sharon Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:10:06 +0000 http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/17/the-comlete-story-of-how-i-made-a-mickey-mouse-cake-including-the-disaster-photos/#comment-1545 Ahhh- it turned out wonderful. I was getting worried from the first two photos but ...nice job. I'm leaning towards Costco cake...but one year I need to try to be creative. Ahhh- it turned out wonderful. I was getting worried from the first two photos but …nice job. I’m leaning towards Costco cake…but one year I need to try to be creative.

]]> Comment on Things To Keep In Mind When Baking Your Child a Birthday Cake by SLopez http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/14/things-to-keep-in-mind-when-baking-your-child-a-birthday-cake/#comment-1491 SLopez Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:10:18 +0000 http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/14/things-to-keep-in-mind-when-baking-your-child-a-birthday-cake/#comment-1491 Go Alicia, go!! Can't wait for the pictures! Go Alicia, go!! Can’t wait for the pictures!

]]> Comment on It’s a Girl! Now What? by April http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/06/its-a-girl-now-what/#comment-1490 April Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:07:27 +0000 http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/06/its-a-girl-now-what/#comment-1490 My suggestion is Ava Siobhan. Ava is short and sweet, just like Liam. Siobhan is keeping with your Celtic theme. Cool, but different enough to be a middle name without torturing the poor kid when she learns how to spell. :-) See you tomorrow! My suggestion is Ava Siobhan. Ava is short and sweet, just like Liam. Siobhan is keeping with your Celtic theme. Cool, but different enough to be a middle name without torturing the poor kid when she learns how to spell.
:-)
See you tomorrow!

]]> Comment on Potty Training Celebration Cake: Way To “Go” by akeorlando http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/10/potty-training-celebration-cake-way-to-go/#comment-1488 akeorlando Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:47:18 +0000 http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/10/potty-training-celebration-cake-way-to-go/#comment-1488 That's an awesome cake! Sometimes I wish I could get a cake for going to the bathroom! That’s an awesome cake! Sometimes I wish I could get a cake for going to the bathroom!

]]> Comment on How To Have ‘The Happiest Baby on the Block’ by Suzana http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/11/how-to-have-the-happiest-baby-on-the-block/#comment-1486 Suzana Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:28:40 +0000 http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/11/how-to-have-the-happiest-baby-on-the-block/#comment-1486 Dear Alicia, Thank you for mentioning "The Happiest Baby on The Block" book and DVD. Dr. Karp’s techniques have helped countless fussy babies and I am really glad they have worked so well for you! In addition to the DVD and book, Dr. Karp’s “Super Soother” Calming Sounds CD is super-important tool for calming the “fussies” and instantly adding 1-3 hours to a baby’s sleep. Dr. Karp's specially engineered CD has 5 highly effective white noise tracks. Parents love this CD because it gives them total control over the volume and is super portable so it is easy to use in the car and on trips to grandma's. Also, it can be used well into toddler years! Also, have you heard about Dr. Karp’s DVD and book “The Happiest Toddler on the Block”? They do for toddlers (8-months to 5-years) what “The Happiest Baby” does for babies! They teach simple yet extremely effective techniques that calm tantrums in seconds, eliminate most tantrums in days and offer simple tips for making children much more patient and cooperative. These are a must for any parent of older infants and young tots! Parents usually watch the DVD 2-3 times first to really learn the techniques and then read the book to learn many more tips, like dealing with picky eating, potty training, whining and discipline. All Best Wishes, Suzana The Happiest Baby suzana@thehappiestbaby.com www.thehappiestbaby.com PS If you have a moment, it would be great if you could leave a short review on Amazon. It really helps other new parents to read about the experiences of seasoned parents......like you! Dear Alicia,

Thank you for mentioning “The Happiest Baby on The Block” book and DVD. Dr. Karp’s techniques have helped countless fussy babies and I am really glad they have worked so well for you!

In addition to the DVD and book, Dr. Karp’s “Super Soother” Calming Sounds CD is super-important tool for calming the “fussies” and instantly adding 1-3 hours to a baby’s sleep. Dr. Karp’s specially engineered CD has 5 highly effective white noise tracks. Parents love this CD because it gives them total control over the volume and is super portable so it is easy to use in the car and on trips to grandma’s. Also, it can be used well into toddler years!

Also, have you heard about Dr. Karp’s DVD and book “The Happiest Toddler on the Block”? They do for toddlers (8-months to 5-years) what “The Happiest Baby” does for babies! They teach simple yet extremely effective techniques that calm tantrums in seconds, eliminate most tantrums in days and offer simple tips for making children much more patient and cooperative. These are a must for any parent of older infants and young tots! Parents usually watch the DVD 2-3 times first to really learn the techniques and then read the book to learn many more tips, like dealing with picky eating, potty training, whining and discipline.

All Best Wishes,

Suzana
The Happiest Baby
suzana@thehappiestbaby.com
www.thehappiestbaby.com

PS If you have a moment, it would be great if you could leave a short review on Amazon. It really helps other new parents to read about the experiences of seasoned parents……like you!

]]> Comment on How To Have ‘The Happiest Baby on the Block’ by Michele @ The Integrated Mother http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/11/how-to-have-the-happiest-baby-on-the-block/#comment-1466 Michele @ The Integrated Mother Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:34:15 +0000 http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/11/how-to-have-the-happiest-baby-on-the-block/#comment-1466 I didn't know about this book when I first became a mom. Wish I had; we struggled with the swaddling technique! I didn’t know about this book when I first became a mom. Wish I had; we struggled with the swaddling technique!

]]> Comment on Potty Training Celebration Cake: Way To “Go” by Alicia http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/10/potty-training-celebration-cake-way-to-go/#comment-1463 Alicia Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:56:20 +0000 http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/10/potty-training-celebration-cake-way-to-go/#comment-1463 That's a great story Ali. I believe in the do what you have to do technique! That’s a great story Ali. I believe in the do what you have to do technique!

]]> Comment on Potty Training Celebration Cake: Way To “Go” by Ali http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/10/potty-training-celebration-cake-way-to-go/#comment-1462 Ali Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:54:43 +0000 http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/10/potty-training-celebration-cake-way-to-go/#comment-1462 My son is too young for us to be potty training just yet, but this post reminds me of my cousin's adventures in potty training her son. As her son's third birthday came and went, she really started to get desperate with her potty training techniques. They were in town visiting, and on the kitchen counter was a tray of desserts. Her son, Nick, was in the bathroom, on the potty, but nothing was "happening." Knowing that he is motivated by food, she picked up the entire tray of desserts and took it into the bathroom. Sure enough, he started to "go," and he was beyond excited to finish his business and retrieve his goodie! I guess you do what ya gotta do! My son is too young for us to be potty training just yet, but this post reminds me of my cousin’s adventures in potty training her son. As her son’s third birthday came and went, she really started to get desperate with her potty training techniques. They were in town visiting, and on the kitchen counter was a tray of desserts. Her son, Nick, was in the bathroom, on the potty, but nothing was “happening.” Knowing that he is motivated by food, she picked up the entire tray of desserts and took it into the bathroom. Sure enough, he started to “go,” and he was beyond excited to finish his business and retrieve his goodie! I guess you do what ya gotta do!

]]> Comment on It’s a Girl! Now What? by Alicia at BalancingMotherhood.com http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/06/its-a-girl-now-what/#comment-1458 Alicia at BalancingMotherhood.com Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:51:00 +0000 http://www.balancingmotherhood.com/2008/11/06/its-a-girl-now-what/#comment-1458 Thanks @akeorlando. I'll put Ashley into consideration :) @Beth and @Melanie, thanks for the comments. I'm sure I'll figure it out. I'm still in the procrastination stage! Thanks @akeorlando. I’ll put Ashley into consideration :)

@Beth and @Melanie, thanks for the comments. I’m sure I’ll figure it out. I’m still in the procrastination stage!

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