Grits & Grapeleaves

The Joovy is Groovy

by Liberty on May 17, 2012 · 2 comments

in Family Stories,Raising Lil B & Other Parenting Thoughts

My little man loves his Joovy play area. I wanted to share these funny faces of my happy guy.

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DIY Baby Toys

by Liberty on May 15, 2012 · 1 comment

in Raising Lil B & Other Parenting Thoughts

Today I made a rattle for Lil B out of noodles and an old bottle, put a cap on it an voila, rattle a go-go.

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Aunt GZ and Uncle Steve said the pool was ready so we geared up with baby pool clothing and accessories including a hat, shorts and a floatation device for Lil B. We picked a horrendous time for him to swim for the first time – just before naptime. He was less than thrilled and was [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day

May 13, 2012

This is my first official Mother’s Day as a mom so naturally I am thinking of my mother on this day. A good friend of mine said we most often think about the type of parents we don’t want to be rather than the ones we want to. Luckily for me, I had a wonderful [...]

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Happy 7-Months Lil B

May 11, 2012

Mommy was so busy spending time with you she failed to put up a 6 month update and before she knew it you were turning 7 months old! I love you little man you are such a bright light in my life. I am so lucky to have you. Love, Your Mommy

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Happy 5-Months Lil B

March 10, 2012

Dear Lil B, Phewy, Mommy got your 4-month update up just 2 days before you turned 5-months. Oy, it has been super busy. Month five was so much fun, you have a whole new level of alertness. Your face is changing so much. It is a bittersweet time for Mommy because she doesn’t want you [...]

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Lil B Turns 4-Months Old

March 8, 2012

Lil B, 1/31/12: Over the past few days you have been sleeping unswaddled. You are 100% acclimated to your crib. On Monday you began showing an interest in wanting to explore new things so you would lean your body towards an object and Mommy would let you touch it with your face since you haven’t [...]

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Falling Off The Blogging Wagon

February 21, 2012

Admittedly so, I have fallen off the blogging wagon. Wow, it sure didn’t take long. I am hoping to get back on it in a few days. The past week and a half have been quite challenging. I’m hoping to make back up the time I’ve lost on my 30 Ways to Make Quinoa Challenge [...]

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Quinoa Recipe 4: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

February 1, 2012

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers An original recipe by Liberty Tsighis This quinoa stuffed peppers recipe is healthy, fast and delicious and can serve as your main course – yes it is possible . This recipe is part of the 30 Ways to Make Quinoa Challenge. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Yield: 4 [...]

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A Week of Many Achievements

January 22, 2012

Lil B, This week has been a week of many achievements! You are into the 2nd week of your 3rd month of living in this new world. On Monday, you reached out to touch Daddy’s hands and this week you have been reaching for “Roarie” your favorite lion toy. You also held Sophie the giraffe [...]