I just love waking up my two children and preparing them ready for school in the morning, Said No Parent Ever. This includes me. I certainly do not enjoy the tasks of helping my seven-year-old and two-year-old awaken, eat, dress, groom (and not have four meltdowns) in a timely manner so we can exit the …
I’m going to share funny things my children say from time to time here. Why? 1. Because they really are hilarious, and 2. So I won’t forget them and what they’re like at their current age. ———————————————————————————– Conversations with my Kids: “Tummy aches and Trucks – Two True Stories” A few weeks ago, my seven …
I don’t mean to sound crude but all I really want these days is to “potty” in peace. Yes, potty. There I said it. I know, it’s such a juvenile word for an adult to say but that is my wish. I want to be able to sit on a toilet alone and quietly. I’d …
Many people think December is the craziest time of the year. For us, it seems to be the month of October. Our family absolutely loves the Fall season – cooler weather, various shades of leaves (red, gold, brown, etc.), lots of festivals, fairs, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin patches and the birth of my first pumpkin daughter …
Whew, what a wacky week! Ants, missing keys, lost power and clean closets sum up the majority of the past several days. I locked my keys in my cars at work on Tuesday evening. I hadn’t done that in years! I was parked across the campus and had to call a co-worker to come pick …
I have been thinking a lot lately about what pets add to the household. My husband’s dad and step-mom recently visited and bought my two girls’ two pet guinea pigs. I didn’t know what to expect with these furry rodents but we’re all really taken with them. They are actually very sweet and sit still …
People say that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. In other words, by cooking a great meal, you can win over the love of a male. I say that the same goes for a woman. In fact, I’m more in love with my husband these days than ever before! Ever since …
We were enjoying family time on our back patio on an early Sunday morning. Everyone had just woken up and was still in their pajamas. We hadn’t had breakfast yet but husband and I were enjoying some espresso. Our youngest daughter was blowing bubbles and molding play-dough into balls and worms. Our oldest daughter was …
In dealing with a two year old, a very stubborn red haired two year old, we enforce the “reset” method on a regular basis in our household. Others may refer to it as a ‘time-out’ or a moment of reflection. Call it what you will….it’s taking a forced break, like it or not. For the …
Last week I was feeling down in the dumps and rather stressed. One day I just completely lost it and fell apart. I picked myself up rather quickly though with the support of my family and the kindness of a few friends too. I have a few close, local friends that are absolutely wonderful. One …