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Introducing Nathan Reagan

Published April 02, 2014 Updated April 30, 2015 28 Comments

Hello, everyone! I'm still at the hospital but am pleased to share with you the arrival of our son, Nathan Reagan Whirrett on Monday, March 31st at 11:25. He weighs 8 pounds, 2 ounces, with a head full of dark hair. Unfortunately, labor and delivery did not go as planned, resulting in a surprise c-section, and Nathan is currently in the NICU. Long story short, it turns out that he had swallowed quite a bit of meconium (probably over the last week or so) which caused him to have trouble breathing. We have a wonderful staff at the NICU who is taking good care of him. Andy and I were finally … Read More...

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How to Make a Handprint Calendar

Published January 21, 2014 Updated March 05, 2021 13 Comments

Hand print calendars are a simple but cherished gift from little ones. Here is some help for how to make a hand print calendar.  This year, I created what may be my most favorite parent gift - ever! I've been teaching for 10 years now so that is 10 years worth of Christmas gifts. I always try to come up with cute and memorable ideas for my students to make their parents. Many years, we've made ornaments. My preschoolers have made puzzle piece wreath ornaments and Christmas tree noodle ornaments and popsicle stick tree ornaments. When I taught third and fourth grade, we painted canvases and … Read More...

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10 Favorite Christmas Books for Children

Published December 05, 2013 Updated November 20, 2019 2 Comments

I have quite the collection of children's books and one of the largest categories within this collection are my Christmas books. I love Christmas books! I have strict criteria on my Christmas books. This is my personal choice but I tend to stick to religious books. I will only purchase books that stick to the true story of Christmas - about Jesus' birth. I've read a lot so here are my ten favorite Christmas picture books that do so. I love to read these with children as we prepare for and celebrate Christmas! This post contains affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure … Read More...

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