iPhone apps for kids

Great iPhone/iPod touch apps for kids!

Technology is among us in many forms of entertainment from the way we watch our favorite movies to the way our kids are able to play video games.

One of todays popular on-the-go devices are Apples Iphone and iPod touch. There are literally thousands of apps to choose from in categories ranging from utilities for a mobile office, social networking and even kids games.

Our daughter gets to play specific games on my iPhone that I set up for her, as a treat for good behaviour or if we are running errands that require waiting around for anything longer than ten minutes.

I always preview the games I download for her too as some apps aren't as great as they look.

The following are some games my girl enjoys that I think yours would too:

*note the prices listed may vary at the actual app store please check before downloading as kids games often go on sale!*

Elmos Monster Maker



Ages 2-6 $3.99 @ the app store.
A cute interactive game that allows your child to use their imagination, dress up Elmos monster friends & interact with Elmo! Fun for little ones!

Disney Fairies Fly



Ages 4-8 $4.99 @ the app store
This game is for every little girl who loves disneys fairies. Play as tinkerbell and all her friends in many levels of adventure!

Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom



Ages 2-6 1.99$ at the app store.
Rainbow races, adventures and virtual colouring pages, this app is great for your little Dora the explorer fan.

Littlest Pet Shop



Age 4-8 $2.99 @ the app store
Take care of, play and explore with your very own puppy with LPS virtual pets! EA brings the littlest pet shop to virtual life in this cute interactive pet game.

Wheels on the bus



Ages 2-5 $0.99 @ the app store
We all know the song "The wheels on the bus go round and round". Now your preschooler can sing along to the classic kids song with this interactive song book. Bright, colourful and it has the song in various languages.

Melvins Marvellous Words



Ages jk-sk $2.99 @ app store
Great word matching game for young ones learning to read.

If you are an iPod touch or iPhone user, what's you're fav app? ;-)




-- Until next time...Keep Dreaming Always, @iDream1

"Your daughter is a lovely child, however..."

Dd has been in sk for six months. It's her first year of school as well as attended preschool/daycare for two years prior.

During an interview with her teacher in decmeber 2009, her in class behaviour was mentioned as somewhat of a big problem as she was constantly disrupting the class etc.

Tuesday morning my phone rang. It was a lady from dds school calling to yet again discuss dds behaviour at school. After a 20 minute discussion about her similar but not as dramatic behaviour at home and agreed on her getting a little help when it comes to behaving in the classroom by one of the schools behaviour workers.

Dh & I have tried just about everything to encourage her in positive ways in regards to school, maybe something besides "time outs" might help her succeed in the areas she's having trouble in.

Like any parent we only want our children to succeed and trying new approaches never hurt.

Our little girl is getting big. In so many ways she's a big girl, but in some ways she's still a little girl. She will be fine in the long run, I know deep inside but for now we will do what we can to help her thrive. The love of parents to a child, I know I'll do just about anything in my power for my kids. Proud of them no matter what.



-- Until next time...Keep Dreaming Always, @iDream1

Let's close the page on January

The end of January is among us. Smack dab in the middle of a freezing Canadian winter and trying our best to make ends meet during this time.

January to March is always a dreaded time around here. Quite a few bills come in right after Christmas it always takes a bit to catch up, the children still need everyday essentials and we need to just survive in general. The decision to either skim on a bill and have the company call to harrass or skim on the groceries - I don't think so. No decision really to be made when it comes to the well being of my children.

As much as we try to budget, it always feels like there's never enough. In one hand and out the other without even being able to think of wasting it on something like an evening out or new clothes.

I know things will pick up moneywise by spring as it usually does but oh how I can't wait to close the page on yet another long and dreadful January.

-- Until next time...Keep Dreaming Always, @iDream1

I'm living with Macgyver

My man is a true "Mr. Fix it". Better yet, he's a true "Build anything from anything" type of DIYSer.

He is constantly building (or repairing hehe) things for and around our home.

In recent years he has built and fixed computers, everything from hardware down to the software needed to run it.

He's fixed just about every electronic we've owned that's broken down from coffee makers & kettles to DVD players, cell phones and tvs. Basically anything electronic, he'll take a chance to at least try to fix it.

This past summer as many of you readers already know he built a deck & grew us a back lawn. Recently redid the basement turning it from dingey and old to homey and new.

I am lucky to have a man as handy as mine. I couldn't think of half the ideas he's come up with, my Mr. Home improvement.

While mom worries about the piles of laundry, what to make for dinner and everything else kid related, dad gets everything else done.

It's nice to have the type of relationship that both parties are on the same page working as a team. What one can't accomplish the other tries his or her best to take it over. It makes patenting as well as running a household just a little easier.

-- Until next time...Keep Dreaming Always, @iDream1

Learning respect from another moms point of view

I love my kids, I adore my friends kids and anyone we know is pretty much welcome in our home.

Last night we had a houseful, 5 kids including my two. I like having my friends over and them being able to bring their children but my own children have certain rules to follow and I expect other children when told by their own parent, to respect the rules as well.

Unfortunately last night at one point rules were not being respected, nor was the mother, my friend who was trying to enforce them. Her child disregarded what was said and continued arguing.

I could see the temperature in my friend rise and the other children sitting and watching this event occur so I took the initiative and told this child she was being rude, I have particular rules for my daughter to follow (such as no jumping in the livingroom or on furniture) and I expect as a guest in our home she respect that as well.

About an hour later she called her mom into the livingroom requesting a private talk with me. I spoke to the girl and explained I think she is a wonderful, sweet girl but she can't act the way she was acting. She apologized for her behaviour and the conversation ended with a smile and a hug.

After that everyone was sitting quietly watching tv allowing us parents a few minutes to have a much needed coffee break.

Children sometimes need to hear it from another adult. I've learned from dealing with my own quite opinionated daughter the best way is communicating with them. It might not always work but you never know when your voice will be heard.


-- Until next time...Keep Dreaming Always, @iDream1

Busy Mom Getting things done

Last week was insanely busy. Between the kids, the hubby, social gatherings and lack of sleep because of pain releif methods that just arent working, I'm glad weve moved on to a new week.

On top of the daily routine with the children & chores around the house, hubby had three seriously infected abcess teeth he needed to have removed pronto.

Tuesday afternoon a good friend of ours went with hubby to the specialist, what a day. Hubby is the type who does not do well with anesthetics. I've witnessed the outcome and it had me a bit worried that I couldn't be there as support this time. It put me at ease knowing a trustworthy friend was available to be by his side. We are lucky to have such friends.

With hubby recovering I was kept very busy considering our son is nearly walking making him much more mobile and more likely to get into things he's not supposed to. The discovery age. He keeps me on my feet although I feel it at night.

Our little girl had an excellent week, the bus driver was quite impressed with the behaviour and the bully has eased off into being friends with our little girl. Sometimes all it takes is communication and making sure everybody understands how eachother's feeling. Happy that's resolved.

On a bitter note we found out some fairly devistating family news. There is a close member who is very ill. We have him in our prayers and wish nothing but good for him during this difficult time.

It's one of those unavoidable occurances that really makes you look around at who you have in your life. Remind yourself how much they mean to you while you can. Unfortunately sometimes differences cannot be resolved and time is wasted. These are the times to put everything aside and be as supportive as you can be toward the ones who need it most.

On that note, my own little ones need my attention...maybe a hug or two as well.

-- Until next time...Keep Dreaming Always, @iDream1

The project

I began writing again in April 2009. I started this blog, started to kind of get my roots back into the blogging world and maybe make something out of it one day.

One of my goals for 2010 is to write more. Blog posts, articles, anything just simply write more. Im currently working on my first official project of the year. I can't wait to post it but can't say anymore about it. My little secret hehehe

It may seem small to some but as they say we all have to begin somewhere, right?

More to come on this subject! Exciting!