I always feel like I need to keep my son busy. With everything I see on the internet, TV and through other mom’s I feel like we need to keep busy all the time or my son will not “learn” or experience all he is supposed to. I am told TV is bad, and I […]
Weaning your child off of anything can be difficult. For over two years there hasn’t been any item that I have had to take away from my son. That is why when we made the decision to wean my son off his pacifier I knew I would have a hard time. He loves his “wa […]
The language of a toddler can be many things, and most of the time I wouldn’t even call it English. Each child has their own words and own language and sometimes it’s only the parent who can decipher what they are trying to say. In my “pre mom” life I have always tried to talk […]
I love the circus! Who doesn’t? Except for maybe those that are scared of clowns, but you can’t deny that that circus has a bit of magic about it. Human beings should not be able to move like that! I haven’t brought my little man to see the circus yet because I was worried he […]
Our last home was pretty well baby proofed. I even had a professional baby proofer come to give me advice. I worked hard to make sure my son’s surrounding were safe for a baby on the move. We had gates, outlets were secure, blind cords were up high, and the drawers and cupboards all had […]
After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.
