A Day in the Life of a Toddler

No two days in the Gavin house are ever exactly the same, but I thought it would be fun to share a typical day in the life of our 19 month old daughter, Dessa. I kept a pen and paper by my side so I could record every snack break, meltdown, doggie snuggle and everything else in between. I hope this post brings a smile to your face and sheds a little glimpse into our days at home together. 7:55AM: I'm awake now and waiting for someone to come get me. I must have finally cried loud enough … [Read More...]
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