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Accidents happen, why not build your first-aid kit instead of buying it.

When you have kids, you’re going to have an accident. It’s inevitable. Since Akilah and Zak births I have been to an out-of-state emergency room and out-of-state urgent care facility. Both incidents required stitches above their left eye.

At the time I didn’t have a first-aid in kit in the car, I still don’t. I have one at home, but I should have one in our family car. It’s time to address this issue.

Months back my sister sent me a really good article on how to build your own first aid kit. I recently read it. It took me a few months but eventually I got to it. In the article, “How to Build a Proper First-Aid Kit,” Emily Reed gives readers awesome tips on what your first-aid kit should include and how to customize it for your needs.

Rather than buy one I’m going to create my own. First-aid kits range from  $9 (band-aids, pads and peroxide) to $150 (all your first-aid bells and whistles).

Not only will I be spring cleaning, I’ll be preparing for the accidents I can anticipate will happen.

What do you plan on putting in your first-aid kit?

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Akilah and Zak's first day of kindergarten. Mommy did not cry. Neither did they. We're growing up. 🤗

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Yeah, we finally can go outside and enjoy the nice spring weather.

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A tale of two toddlers

I’m living a “tale of two toddlers.” I’m half-way through through the toddler phase and am still amazed by how much Akilah and Zak have changed, yet have remained the same.

A few things I’ve noticed in the same category. They:

Still want to be picked up

Continue to have a wonderful twin bond

Yet the sibling rivalry is real and can get ugly at times

Are amazing learners and showing interest in different things

Still not asking with please ( I want...)

Both love pizza, but not mac and cheese

A few things I’ve noticed in the different category. They:

Are showing different food preferences

Are showing different interests in toys

React to stress differently

Like different colors

They process information differently

They have tender sweet moments and then 30 seconds later they’re in full melt down mode. But I’m not sure if I’m onboard with calling this development phase the “terrible twos.” It’s too negative for me, plus I’ve heard three can be worse. LOL.Right now, I feel like my life is like a yo-yo. Similar to the toy we experience our ups and downs and I’m focused on being able to snap back.

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Getting back into the swing of things for 2019

I’ve been gone for sometime. I think I missed most of 2018. I’m back and look forward to sharing my insights, pics, ans musings on parenting twins. It’s still hard for me to believe how fast the two years has come and gone.

Akilah and Zak are keeping it moving. I really love this developmental stage, but boy is it tiring. When people told me to cherish my sleep, I didn’t realize how right they would be! It’s still the most precious resource I don’t have enough of. But I still keep moving, cause the world and my children wouldn’t have it any other way.

As a parent I’m always on the lookout for content that will help me step up my game. I want to do my best to ensure my children on caring individuals who will give back to society. I’m working to cultivate thoughtful children who will have the capability to deal with a challenging society. Today I came across a worthwhile ready. A LinkedIn connection shared this AMAZING article, “Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says Teach Them Any 1 of These 7 Things.”

Just do one of things, please I’m an overachiever. I’ll be working on all seven. Happy reading!