Boys love nothing more than to dig in the dirt. When it comes to their unearthing activities, what better way to dress the lil guys than with attire inspired by the real movers and shakers — construction tools and vehicles? While out shopping with my son, I spied these boyish finds at Crazy 8. Check out the dirty apparel for your wee worker.
If Michael Phelps had been pulled from the pool, would he have gone on to be the winningest Olympian? It's ridiculous to think that a child could be punished for being too good an athlete, but that's what is happening to Jericho Scott, a 9-year-old little leaguer in Connecticut who has an arm that can throw a fast one. While the pitcher tops off at 40 mph and has never beamed another child during a game, batters have a hard time hitting his pitches, and some parents were concerned when their sluggers went up to bat. As a result, the league has banned Jericho's team. Do you think this is fair?
Brad Pitt turned paparazzi on his beloved brood for the November issue of W. While the actor, his partner, Angelina Jolie, and their six offspring — Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox — often find themselves the subject of snapping shutterbugs, this time daddy Brad was behind the lens and calling the shots.
The Jolie-Pitts had Chateau Miraval in the south of France as a breathtaking backdrop and, most likely, state of the art cameras, makeup artists, and lighting technicians, but many moms and pops are able to capture their family's essence on film. Whether the pictures grace the pages of a major magazine or a handmade scrapbook or album doesn't make a difference. Photos are a way for everyone to preserve memories. Who mans the camera in your home?
It seems that almost anything can be done over the Internet. Mothers Madeline Robb and Megan Santos have never met, but since their children were born on the same day, the two became pen pals sharing advice and photos of their tots over email. Madeline noticed a shadow on lil Rowan's eyes in the pictures suggested Megan to take her daughter to get it checked. Her advice likely saved the girl's life.
What's not to like about a spunky lil mouse who dons red cowboy boots and has a feisty attitude? Lilly the Mouse has all that and more.
Author Kevin Henkes tells a charming and educational tale in Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse ($11). So excited that she just can't hide it, the wee varmint shows off her new purse against her teacher's warnings. Admonished for her naughty behavior, Lilly can't handle the punishment, which only gets her into more trouble. Lilly learns how to cope with disappointment the hard way and eventually finds joy in unexpected places.
Having Kate Beckinsale as a mother must be exciting. The tot couldn't be more grateful for all the love and affection mama Kate showers on precious Lily. At the same time, looking up to such a fashionista must be a tad intimidating.
However, Lily stands on her own two feet with her own rad style. On her way home from Cabo, the braided light-skinned beauty wore a frilly yellow tank top, simple black shorts, and a pair of kickin' black and white Vans. She may not be into gowns and massive sunglasses yet (whew), but she knows how to rock what she's got.
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