Tag: Threenager

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Hacks

Emerging from the sick nest

Posted on by ottawaem

It’s been a long couple of weeks here, starting with Tiny Human #1 coming home from daycare three weeks ago complaining of a sore ear.  It all went downhill from there as the killer cold/tummy bug spread through the house leaving a trail of kleenex and laundry in its wake.

My favourite tip for dealing with a Tiny Human who is under the weather is to use a vinyl backed tablecloth to protect your couch.  Tiny Human #1 refers to it as her sick nest, feathering her nest with blankies and towels. A benefit of condo living is that she can stay in her nest all night within shouting distance of mummy and daddy, but the tablecloth trick can also work as a bed liner.

Other tips:

  1. Freeze applesauce in popsicle moulds or ice cube trays to help soothe tiny throats.  We put the frozen applesauce into a mesh feeder for Tiny Human #2
  2. Use an elastic bands to attach an empty tissue box to a full one to hold used tissues
  3. Designate a large bowl as a sick bowl
  4. Take Tiny Humans into the bathroom with you when you shower to take advantage of the warm moist air

 

 

 

 

Posted in condo living, Parenting

Double Occupancy

Posted on by ottawaem

After months of discussion we are finally doing it, this week Tiny Human #2 is moving in with Tiny Human #1. Tiny Human #1 has been sleeping in the big bed in her room for awhile but it never seemed a good time to make the move.  Our main reason to wait was fear that Tiny Human #2 would wake up her sister, but that seems to be happening anyway making everyone a little cranky and sleep deprived around here.

So, this weekend we took Tiny Human #1 to Ikea to let her pick out a new dresser with room to hang out her pretty dresses and a new lamp with a pink lamp shade. Despite my fears, she is actually excited.  She loves the idea of having her sister in her room so she won’t be alone when she wakes up with a nightmare.  We will see if she still feels that way when Tiny Human #2 wakes up with teething pain or a stinky diaper but for now she is keen and I think Tiny Human #2 may actually sleep better without us disturbing her on our way to bed.

The Baby Sleep Site has some great tips for room sharing and I will keep you posted as we start this room sharing adventure.

 

Posted in Recipes

Mini Muffin Madness

Posted on by ottawaem

Tiny Human #1 loves to help bake, especially mini muffins. Below is the recipe I developed for her favourite banana oatmeal muffins.  A bit denser than regular muffins, they are quick to prepare and are easy to adapt to individual tastes.

Banana Oatmeal Mini-Muffins

yields 12 mini muffins

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 over ripe banana (you can also use 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato, applesauce or other puree)
  • 1 tablespoon 100% peanut butter (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of jam (optional)
  • small handful of chocolate chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 F

Lightly grease mini muffin tin. Mix mashed banana (or other puree) with quick oats.  Add in your choice of additional ingredients.  Mix throughly and spoon into prepared muffin tin.  Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.