Teaching Our 2-Year Old to Read</h1> <article> <h1>Teaching Our 2-Year Old to Read</h1> <p>Joy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:48:53 +0000</p> <p>I know that in general children usually don’t start reading before the age of 4 or 5. However, a few children are able to read earlier, and most of them just pick it up. They don’t really learn through direct instruction.</p> <p>I…</p> </article> <article> <h1>Planning the Small Fry #2′s 1st Birthday Party</h1> <p>Joy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:17:06 +0000</p> <p>I can’t believe that Jayden is already 6 months old. In just another six short months, we’ll be celebrating his first birthday so you guessed it, I’m already in birthday party planning mode! I know some people think it’s way too early, but time just flies by.…</p> </article> <article> <h1>Wooden Growth Ruler Giveaway</h1> <p>Joy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:13:25 +0000</p> <p>I’m a big fan of gender-neutral items that are classic, well crafted and can withstand the ever changing trends and styles. I honestly don’t mind paying a premium price for products that I know can last a lifetime.</p> <p><a href="http://thesmallfry.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/growthruler.jpg"></a></p> <p>Back in September,…</p> </article> <article> <h1>Discovering Life Together</h1> <p>Joy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:38:14 +0000</p> <p>I remember when my sister and I were little and would argue with each other, our parents would always remind us that in the whole world we would be the ones to look after and care for each other. No…</p> </article> <article> <h1>Terrific Two</h1> <p>Joy — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:44:31 +0000</p> <p>After Jordan turned one, I had been preparing myself for what they say ‘the terrible twos’. People kept telling me about the hard days. The days when my toddler is frustrating, stubborn and difficult. Yes, we’ve had those days but very few…</p> </article> <article> <h1>2011, A Blessed Year</h1> <p>Joy — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:30:27 +0000</p> <p>2011 has been a year of trials for our family and with the ups and downs of everyday life, sometimes we fail to realize the good things going on around us. I have been thinking about the previous year and I…</p> </article> <article> <h1>Our Family Christmas 2011</h1> <p>Joy — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:37:17 +0000</p> <p>The Christmas season is a wonderful time of family traditions, togetherness and goodwill, and I know that the spirit of Christmas often gets lost in the rush to buy gifts and go to parties so Michael and I make sure to teach our children…</p> </article> <article> <h1>Only Five Days Until Christmas?!! Eeeek!</h1> <p>Joy — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:43:46 +0000</p> <p>Our family just got back from our 10-day vacation in Virginia. Before we left, I was honestly dreading the air travel with a baby and a toddler but I’m so glad to report that the boys did so well during…</p> </article> <article> <h1>Bee, Our Elf on the Shelf</h1> <p>Joy — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:47:31 +0000</p> <p>Our Elf on the Shelf made an appearance at our home last weekend right after we watched the Elf on the Shelf movie with the boys. I don’t know why but Jordan named him Bee.<br /> <a href="http://thesmallfry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/elfonshelf1.jpg"></a><br /> For those…</p> </article> <article> <h1>A Is Not for Apple</h1> <p>Joy — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:32:17 +0000</p> <p>Remember back in September when Dr. Oz took some heat for raising wide-spread consumer concern about arsenic levels in apple juice? The FDA was so quick to dispute this, stating that most arsenic in juices and other foods is of…</p> </article> </main></body></html>