Day: July 17, 2025

With the beautiful weather we’ve been having lately, we’ve made more of an effort to get out and enjoy the sunshine with Valeria. Some days it’s just short walks thanks to the humidity; other days it’s pool time at Grandma’s or a visit to the park. Whatever the outing, one thing is clear—she’s definitely an outdoorsy kid.

But of course, we’ve had some gloomy days sprinkled in, which means indoor playtime. I don’t know about other parents, but doing the same activities over and over can really drive you a little nuts. Valeria has grown bored of most of her toys, so I’m thinking of putting some of the older ones away and rotating new ones in. That said, she’s never really been a “toys” kind of kid—if that makes sense. I’m at a bit of a loss.

I recently bought her some big chunky blocks to play and build with, but most of the time she wants my husband or me to build things for her. We try to encourage her to do it herself, but after stacking a couple blocks, she loses interest.

I’ve also tried getting her involved in the kitchen—something I read is great for keeping little ones busy while teaching basic kitchen skills and safety. We made cornbread muffins the other day, which was a blast! She had her own little spoon and bowl, and even got to wear her own mini apron. It helped pass the time, but not for long.

I also bought her crayons and coloring books, but once she discovered she could draw on the walls… well, those had to disappear for a while.

Honestly, I’m at a bit of a loss. I’m not one to just park her in front of the TV all day. I love reading and playing with her whenever I can—and so does my husband. We’ve tried a lot of things, but I’m running out of ideas.

If anyone has any suggestions, I’m all ears!

Now I’m off to jot down some ideas for a potential Etsy business with my cousin and chat with my mom about a contract position where she works. More on that soon.

I hope you have a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world!

Ciao!!