It’s Tough Being Two! Heather Hopson January 15, 2014 Raising a Toddler, Toddler Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom is proud to partner with Pine-Sol® . Although I receive some form of compensation for the collaboration, all opinions expressed about the products are my...
Seven Stories to Share in Celebration of Latino Book Month Marcelle Alvarado May 7, 2013 Baby, Educating a Toddler, Raising a Toddler, Toddler 1 Comment Dear Diary, As a child a climbed to the top of Mount Everest, took a submarine to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, I hopped aboard a train to the wild west and took a time machine back to see Jesus walk...
Why Being a New Mom is Like Being a Preschooler Heather Hopson April 24, 2013 Raising a Toddler, Toddler 2 Comments Dear Diary, When I became a first time mom, I thought I would finally feel like an adult. Heck, I’m in charge of another human being. If that didn’t make me an official grown up, I didn’t know what...
Five Photos for the First Five Months Heather Hopson April 15, 2013 Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler 12 Comments Dear Diary, Fortunately, you can't damage a baby's corneas with a camera's flash. Or else, Child Protective Services officers would issue a warrant for my arrest! As soon as my daughter made her grand...
How to Avoid a 5 a.m. Trip to the Pharmacy Heather Hopson April 10, 2013 Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler 1 Comment Dear Diary, Motherhood changed me. I now put a little person's needs in front of my own. I do things I don't feel like doing. I muster an ounce of energy when I would rather fall asleep on the couch. I...
Are You Making an Easter Basket This Sunday? Heather Hopson March 29, 2013 Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler Dear Diary, This morning, my sister asked me if I was making my daughter an Easter basket. When I said no, she was surprised, since I am a huge holiday fan and normally go above and beyond to celebrate. We...