DISCLOSURE: This post is
sponsored by Kohl’s. I was paid for this
post and received the included Carter’s clothing as compensation.
During
my 12 years of motherhood, I learned one very important lesson: kids grow up
far too quickly. I took all those little moments that make childhood so special
for granted. I naively believed that time was on our side, but the harsh
reality is that the magic of childhood was gone before I even realized it.
Thankfully, I learned that lesson with my two older kids. I
can’t get those moments back, but I did get a second chance. I now embrace all
the little moments with my toddler and kindergartener. I know from experience
that childhood is fleeting, so I remind myself daily to live in the now and
enjoy watching my little ones play.
I truly believe play is crucial for childhood development.
Allowing kids to explore and use their imaginations is every bit as important
as their education. When my little ones
aren’t in school, we make crafts, do science experiments, have fun with sensory
play and block building, visit zoos, parks and museums, and spend plenty of
time outdoors. Not only are they learning, exploring, and building important
skills, but they are making memories together along the way!
Childhood should be fun and full of happy moments. I’m
working hard to ensure that my kids have a childhood worth remembering and I’m
savoring the moments spent with them. Allowing them to be little is the most
important thing I can do for them right now!
Over
the past two weeks, we traded our days spent with play dough and indoor toys
for hours spent outside burning off pent up energy! Spring came early to
Pittsburgh this year and we are loving it! We didn’t expect the warm weather
streak to last, but it has, and I quickly discovered that my kids needed new
Spring clothes.
Thankfully, my go to store had us covered!
Kohl’s
had all the latest Spring fashions, including the new Spring line from
Carter’s.
Carter’s has been with us every step along the way on this
parenthood journey. I vividly remember when I found out I was expecting my
first child. My husband and I weren’t planning on starting a family for 7 more
years, so I was in shock. I roamed the
baby aisle at Kohl’s on my lunch break, and picked up a white sleeper covered
in ducks. It was Carter’s, and I ended
up leaving Kohl’s with it tucked safely in a bag. It was the first thing I
bought for my baby, and it was the first thing my son wore on his very first
day of life.
Carter’s has been with us to welcome four babies into the
world. They were with us for their first holidays. And they were with us for
their first days of school. Carter’s is
a quality brand that I have always trusted. Their clothing is adorable and
comfortable, and perfect for every occasion. Even more important, it’s a brand
that’s durable enough to keep up with my active kids as they play!
This
Spring, Lily and Liam are going to look extra cute thanks to Carter’s! The pastel colors and fun patterns in the
Spring collection are PERFECT. We’re thoroughly enjoying this early Spring
weather and making lots of memories. So many exciting things are planned for
the next few months, and Carter’s will be with us for each adventure!
Here’s how my family has lots of fun in the Spring:
I firmly believe in spending time outdoors almost every day,
so we go to the playground several days a week. Carter’s clothing comfortably
keeps up with my little explorers while they climb, slide and swing!
We never let a little bit of rain ruin our fun! The adorable
Carter’s raincoats protect my busy kids from the wind and the rain, so they can
keep playing.
World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on March 21st, and my
homie with an extra chromie will be rocking his designer genes AND rocking his
blue and yellow for Down syndrome awareness!
Now that it’s warm, we’re having lots of picnics outdoors.
We often pack up a bag of books and toys, hike into the woods behind our home,
find a clearing, and play on a blanket. Sometimes a simple change of scenery
can be so refreshing, and make a bad day better again!
I believe in surrounding our kids with pets and introducing
them to a wide variety of animals by visiting farms and zoos. Caring for a pet
and loving them can be an incredible learning experience for children.
We accidentally welcomed baby bunnies into our home almost
two weeks ago, because our two pet bunnies were NOT both girls. Instead of
treating it like a burden, we decided to make it a learning experience. Our
kids get to watch the babies grow and help prepare them for their new forever
homes! And one of them just might be staying with us!
Easter is coming up soon, and Lily is practicing for the big
egg hunt and trying to teach her little brother the ropes. He hasn’t caught on
just yet, but there’s still time! The excitement is building, and Lily and Liam
are going to look SO cute in their coordinating Easter outfits from Carter’s!
Finally, it was time to dust off those scooters, bikes and
outdoor toys and get active! Making daily exercise a regular part of our
routine is key for forming healthy habits that will last a lifetime. An added
bonus is that they have so much fun that they don’t even realize they’re
working. And they certainly look cute will doing it!
If
there’s one thing I could tell new parents, it would be this: Enjoy life with
your kids right at this very moment. Let them be little. Encourage them to play
and use their imaginations. But most important, enjoy THEM and capture the
little moments that you’ll always want to remember. Childhood is something you
can’t ever get back.
Thank you to Kohl’s for sponsoring today’s post and helping
Lily and Liam celebrate Spring in style!
Shop the entire Carter’s Spring
collection at Kohl’s! From 3/17 - 4/2 get $10 off a $40
purchase with promo code KIDSALE10!
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