Leslie Walbolt
Leslie has lived in Seminole for three years now, following moves from South Florida and Philadelphia due to her clergy husband’s career. An attorney in a former life, she is now a stay-at-home mom to two boys - an energetic four year old and a huggable one year old. Most of her time is spent chasing down (she means playing with) her two littles on playgrounds, during church services, and pretty much everywhere else (they're fast runners). Leslie loves to travel, work on her fitness at the local YMCA, and catch up on movies and books whenever possible. When she finds a free moment, she enjoys writing for her Growing a Kid blog, found at www.growingakid.com. It follows the ups and downs of her life.
The Ups and Downs of a Breastfeeding Superhero…
Last week, my three year old asked me if breastfeeding was my superpower.
I decided to nurse my two sons because of the many benefits associated with breastfeeding - passing on maternal immunities to disease,...
Stay Cool for the Summer: Tampa Bay Area Splash Guide
When it's 110° in the shade, the only place my family wants to be is in the water. And it feels like a million degrees outside at least 6 months out of the year...
I Can’t Stop Comparing Myself to Other Moms
As long as I can remember, I have had the terrible habit of comparing myself to others. It started in school, when I had to see what grades people made on exams (and I...
Weekly Library Events for Young Kids in Tampa Bay
I love to read - fiction, nonfiction, teen lit, children's books - if you recommend me a book, I will give it a go, and I'm usually ready to recommend several on any given...
One Day My Toddler Will Sleep Through the Night
At this point in my life as a mom, there are certain things I know. One of these things is this: one day my toddler will sleep through the night, and that night is...
My Favorite Winter Parks in Central Pinellas
Part of my daily routine with my son is to get outside and bask in the lovely Florida weather, no matter the time of year. Winter in Florida may be my favorite season of...
Survival Tips for Being an Introvert with an Extroverted Child
You know that person who can enter any room and immediately make an individual connection with several people while simultaneously being the life of the party? I'm not that person, but my son definitely...