Recently, Vivi bit Chip while he was hugging her.  Actually, she has done it to him twice.  Then she did it to me early last week.  (If you are a playdate friend, please don’t be alarmed!!)  She is around other kids, and I have never seen nor gotten reports of this being an issue with them, but still, ever since it happened, I have been telling her to be “a lover, not a biter.”  It kind of adds some humor to the whole thing.  I thought it might be fun to put on a wall somewhere, so here is a fun download if you have a little biter on your hands, or just want to be a bit cheeky.  Click on the links in the margin to access an 8 x 10 pdf to download and print!

Just for fun, here are a few other thoughts:

(1) I have received a LOT of requests lately for shared room ideas (working on it!) and my friend Lesley just revealed the adorable room she put together for her sweet daughter Matilda to share with her baby sister who will arrive in November.  Be sure to check it out if you need some inspiration, or some encouragement!

(2) Love this post on HelloBee about maternity clothes.  Who knew there was such prettiness out there in maternity styles?

(3) If you like the script font I used above, you can find it here, thanks to the talented and endlessly creative Jenny of Hank + Hunt!

(4) I have an AWESOME giveaway coming up next week.  Want a hint?  Vivi has one of the same in her nursery . . . are you excited yet?

  • Dina @ Honey + Fitz

    Um, I’m excited! :) Thanks for the head’s up on that Hello Bee article. I have worn all my summer maternity clothes out and it’s getting mighty chilly up here in Boston. I can’t believe I need a maternity coat!

  • http://profiles.google.com/lesleygraham Lesley Graham

    what an honor joni! thanks so much for sharing and for your sweet compliment. let’s trade lipstick for eye shadow tricks. deal? xo

  • Heidi

    Elle went thru a biting stage and unfortunately she bit her friends at daycare. Yo Gabba Gabba has a song/ video out “Don’t Bite Your Friends”. Needless to say we have viewed it too many times to count. I love your saying!

  • http://blowingraspberriess.tumblr.com/ Coryann

    OMG, this print is a must have right now! V likes to bite me too. I think she’s enjoying her new pearly whites lol ; )

  • MeandWee

    Through my daughter’s sensory issues we learned that many children bite the shoulder during hugs simply to get a little sensory stimulation in the mouth/jaw. You can satisfy that need with crunchy or really chewy snacks (bagels, yogurt with granola, granola snack bar, etc.). Might be something to try if it keeps up! :)

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