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Gift Guide for Pre-Toddlers | Meekly Loving by Sydney Meek
November 28, 2020January 10, 2021 by Sydney Meek

Gift Ideas for Pre-Toddlers

I know shopping for toddlers can be overwhelming, so I tried to list gifts across a wide range of prices to help at least one momma out…

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Sydney Meek

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Hi! I’m Sydney, the author of this blog. I’m a wife to the love of my life, mama to our precious Dolly Jean, dog-mom to two sweet pups, and flawed lover of Jesus. Follow along with me and my little family on our adventures and hear about what The Lord’s been teaching me!

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Always take the scenic route 🏞 I just posted a Always take the scenic route 🏞 I just posted a recap from our trip to the Smoky Mountains on my blog! Go read it at meeklyloving.com 🤍
“She is clothed with strength & dignity; she lau “She is clothed with strength & dignity; she laughs without fear of the future." - Proverbs 31:25 Why are we teaching our kids to be fearful and disheartened by the state of the world? Yes, there are a lot of unknowns, but we don't need to feel sorry or fear for their future. God created and called every single one of us for the exact moment in time we're in, according to His sovereign plan. He isn't scratching His head, wondering what He's going to do. He has an army He's raising up to drive back the darkness and make Him known all over the earth. And we should be honored that God chose US to parent the generation that will face the biggest challenges of our lifetime. Our job is to: 🤍 Raise them to know the power they walk in as children of God. 🤍 Train them up in the authority of His Word. 🤍 Teach them to walk in faith, knowing that God is in control. 🤍 Empower them to know God can use them to change the world. Let's rise up to the challenge. Don’t let your fears steal the greatness God placed in our children. I know it’s hard to imagine them as anything besides our sweet little babies, and we just want to protect them from anything that could ever be hard for them, but they were born for such a time as this. 🙌🏻
What’s sweet, salty & berry sandy? 😉🍓 we’re ready to squeeze in a few more beach days before the season’s “officially” over, but I have a feeling we have plenty of time 🌊 What’s the weather like where you’re at? Is it fall already?! ☀️🍁
Lazy dayz 🦩 except not really 🤪 things have Lazy dayz 🦩 except not really 🤪 things have been go-go-go lately & I’ve been trying to pause everyday and soak up time with this cutie while she’s still little, because it’s true what they say: time really does fly. ⏰ Are you having more of a slow week or fast-paced like us?!
I have a confession: I tend to be a "no" mom. 👇 I have a confession: I tend to be a "no" mom. 👇🏻 "No, you can't eat an ice cream sandwich before bed." "No, you can't jump in the mud in your church dress." "No, you can't go play in the rain 5 minutes after taking a bath." Anyone else ever said something similar? 🙋‍♀️ But hear me out: I believe that when we say yes to God, He does some of the sweetest work in us. Sometimes the little "yes's" become precious moments that bring me into Dolly's little world. These memories are what will remind our kids that they are loved and valued, and could be far more memorable than any summer vacation. God uses moments like these to remind me to step back from the idol of productivity that I so often give into and be fully present, because what they say is true: time is fleeting. Our kids are growing up quickly. 🥺 The "yes" to go play outside as a family, when there are dishes all over the kitchen — God uses it to take my mind off of how drained I may have felt just moments before. And when the dreaded mom guilt rears its ugly head, we can say "yes" to following God. He promises to lead and guide us in the path He's perfectly laid out for us. We are constantly growing in this thing called motherhood, as His child, just as our children are, too. 💜 Join me in saying "yes" more often in these moments. What's something you've said yes to recently?
Sitting here watching Dolly on her monitor singing Sitting here watching Dolly on her monitor singing Old McDonald to all her little stuffed animal friends when I put her down for a nap 2 hours ago… at least she’s entertaining herself, right? 🥴 I’m so thankful to be able to stay home and catch moments like these. To go play on the swing when it’s been a rough day. To watch her learn & experience new things. These really must be the “good ole days.” 🤍 Also, I’m curious now: when did your kids stop taking naps? Our days go by so much smoother when Dolly gets a solid nap in, but I know every child & family is different! We have friends who stopped at a year and others who kept a nap time until elementary school. I want to know what you do! 💤 p.s. please tell me you noticed her earrings 💎😂
Just a little photo dump of the cutie who managed Just a little photo dump of the cutie who managed to get a barbie earring stuck inside her ear that landed us in urgent care last night (don’t worry, she’s fine) 🙃💕 meanwhile, I’ll be waiting for my mom of the year award 🏆 What’s the silliest reason you or your kids have had to go to urgent care? Please tell me we’re not the only ones 😂
Okay, mommas: I’ve been thinking lately about ho Okay, mommas: I’ve been thinking lately about how often wanting to be understood by other women is masked by talking poorly about our children & our God-given role. Despite all the beautiful joys of motherhood, it’s easy to complain about the struggles we face, because most mommas have been in the same shoes. Sure, we can take a moment to vent, but is there a pattern with our conversations? Are our words encouraging, or are we absent-mindedly whining about the role we’ve been given? Motherhood is a gift. We can choose to delight in the blessing it is or to dwell on difficult moments. It’s our choice. ❤️ Also… let’s just not talk about the curtain situation 🤣

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Always take the scenic route 🏞 I just posted a Always take the scenic route 🏞 I just posted a recap from our trip to the Smoky Mountains on my blog! Go read it at meeklyloving.com 🤍
“She is clothed with strength & dignity; she lau “She is clothed with strength & dignity; she laughs without fear of the future." - Proverbs 31:25 Why are we teaching our kids to be fearful and disheartened by the state of the world? Yes, there are a lot of unknowns, but we don't need to feel sorry or fear for their future. God created and called every single one of us for the exact moment in time we're in, according to His sovereign plan. He isn't scratching His head, wondering what He's going to do. He has an army He's raising up to drive back the darkness and make Him known all over the earth. And we should be honored that God chose US to parent the generation that will face the biggest challenges of our lifetime. Our job is to: 🤍 Raise them to know the power they walk in as children of God. 🤍 Train them up in the authority of His Word. 🤍 Teach them to walk in faith, knowing that God is in control. 🤍 Empower them to know God can use them to change the world. Let's rise up to the challenge. Don’t let your fears steal the greatness God placed in our children. I know it’s hard to imagine them as anything besides our sweet little babies, and we just want to protect them from anything that could ever be hard for them, but they were born for such a time as this. 🙌🏻
What’s sweet, salty & berry sandy? 😉🍓 we’re ready to squeeze in a few more beach days before the season’s “officially” over, but I have a feeling we have plenty of time 🌊 What’s the weather like where you’re at? Is it fall already?! ☀️🍁
Lazy dayz 🦩 except not really 🤪 things have Lazy dayz 🦩 except not really 🤪 things have been go-go-go lately & I’ve been trying to pause everyday and soak up time with this cutie while she’s still little, because it’s true what they say: time really does fly. ⏰ Are you having more of a slow week or fast-paced like us?!
I have a confession: I tend to be a "no" mom. 👇 I have a confession: I tend to be a "no" mom. 👇🏻 "No, you can't eat an ice cream sandwich before bed." "No, you can't jump in the mud in your church dress." "No, you can't go play in the rain 5 minutes after taking a bath." Anyone else ever said something similar? 🙋‍♀️ But hear me out: I believe that when we say yes to God, He does some of the sweetest work in us. Sometimes the little "yes's" become precious moments that bring me into Dolly's little world. These memories are what will remind our kids that they are loved and valued, and could be far more memorable than any summer vacation. God uses moments like these to remind me to step back from the idol of productivity that I so often give into and be fully present, because what they say is true: time is fleeting. Our kids are growing up quickly. 🥺 The "yes" to go play outside as a family, when there are dishes all over the kitchen — God uses it to take my mind off of how drained I may have felt just moments before. And when the dreaded mom guilt rears its ugly head, we can say "yes" to following God. He promises to lead and guide us in the path He's perfectly laid out for us. We are constantly growing in this thing called motherhood, as His child, just as our children are, too. 💜 Join me in saying "yes" more often in these moments. What's something you've said yes to recently?
Sitting here watching Dolly on her monitor singing Sitting here watching Dolly on her monitor singing Old McDonald to all her little stuffed animal friends when I put her down for a nap 2 hours ago… at least she’s entertaining herself, right? 🥴 I’m so thankful to be able to stay home and catch moments like these. To go play on the swing when it’s been a rough day. To watch her learn & experience new things. These really must be the “good ole days.” 🤍 Also, I’m curious now: when did your kids stop taking naps? Our days go by so much smoother when Dolly gets a solid nap in, but I know every child & family is different! We have friends who stopped at a year and others who kept a nap time until elementary school. I want to know what you do! 💤 p.s. please tell me you noticed her earrings 💎😂
Just a little photo dump of the cutie who managed Just a little photo dump of the cutie who managed to get a barbie earring stuck inside her ear that landed us in urgent care last night (don’t worry, she’s fine) 🙃💕 meanwhile, I’ll be waiting for my mom of the year award 🏆 What’s the silliest reason you or your kids have had to go to urgent care? Please tell me we’re not the only ones 😂
Okay, mommas: I’ve been thinking lately about ho Okay, mommas: I’ve been thinking lately about how often wanting to be understood by other women is masked by talking poorly about our children & our God-given role. Despite all the beautiful joys of motherhood, it’s easy to complain about the struggles we face, because most mommas have been in the same shoes. Sure, we can take a moment to vent, but is there a pattern with our conversations? Are our words encouraging, or are we absent-mindedly whining about the role we’ve been given? Motherhood is a gift. We can choose to delight in the blessing it is or to dwell on difficult moments. It’s our choice. ❤️ Also… let’s just not talk about the curtain situation 🤣
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