Easy as play doh!

Thank you Pinterest...this is just two ingredients:
1.Cheap hair conditioner
2. Cornstarch.
Mix 1 Part conditioner, 2 parts cornstarch. That's it!

I'm still on the no TV wagon and these little things really help. Asher has never been big on playdoh though but the 'cooking' part he loves. Making something with a toddler isn't as a dream all the time I know too well, but the time doing it means a lot to him.

We have an 'older brother hitting the baby' problem in our house and after researching some parental tactics, giving Asher some quality time of his own with mummy is proving the best solution. I know it clearly sounds easy and why did I have to research in order to come up with that answer but I tell you now, none of this business comes naturally to me. I have to work really really hard to get my good mummy juices going. In turn the good behaviour from him is making me want to cuddle him more and give affection more which causes a cylce. I'm enjoing this and hope to not forget it when the next wave of crazy toddler comes out.

Along that train of thought is from the beautiful blog I often read - Memories on Clover Lane. I don't know the blogger, can't even remember how I discovered her {pinterest probably} and I find her so incredible. She has 6 kids and manages to keep her home clutter free - that was the initial draw card to her blog. Now I read it because she speaks so beautifully about motherhood and how precious children are. I read and feel so inspired! So i discovered her main mothering philosophy comes from attachment parenting. Bells went off as I straight away though 'oh no, I'm not messing with my killer sleep routine' - as I have always associated attachment parenting with co-sleeping. From the day I bought Asher home I knew it wasn't for me.

I've now begun reading 'The Baby Book' by Dr Sears. Pretty incredible insight and I'm liking what I'm reading. They still do time out with toddlers and you can adjust the sleeping ideas to your personal needs. I like the suggestions on discipline with love and patience while still ensuring you are not pushed over by a 3 year old. I'm yet to read it all but so far am liking it.

Lots more I could talk about but will save for another day.