For those of us with children born in the months of December and January, birthday parties during or after the holidays can be tricky. In our family, for 3 months in a row, we have a birthday to celebrate (November, December, and January.) We get a break with our youngest in June and our wedding…

I don’t know how it is at your household, but in mine I believe that my kids and husband have a sensor. Mommy is quiet and that means a few things: Throughout the day, questions regarding missing items, improv theatrical performances, meltdowns, and shadowing to the laundry room, kitchen, bathroom, etc occur often. “Mommy..mommy..mommy.. “echoes…