Category Archives: parenting
Blame Game Or Personal Responsibility. I Choose Personal Responsibility.
This is information that bears repeating. Those beautifully colored laundry packets are tempting to young children who think they might be a tasty treat. Keep them away from children. If you need more information, click here. But seriously. Did anyone … Continue reading
If Only We Could Wrap Their Hearts In Bubble Wrap
We attempt to protect our children from the weather, illness, accidents and the boogie man. Most of the time we are successful. Sometimes, we are not. There is one thing that proves to be a fruitless fight. Meanness. “Mommy? I … Continue reading
Filed under All In A Day's Work, children, parenting
Parenting Is Blind Trial And Error. I’m Just Crossing My Fingers We Get It Right.
One of the toughest challenges about raising two boys who are a mere 10 months apart in age has been protecting their self esteem. I’m sure other parents have similar struggles with their children who have a larger gap between … Continue reading
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They Make Lifetime Movies About People Like Me!
My teenage daughter has hit yet another (inevitable) stumbling block in her young adult career. First (real, true love)Break-Up. It sucks. And it sucks to be her mother watching her go through this heartache and not be able to make … Continue reading
Filed under Growing Up, Motherhood, parenting
The Pain Never Lasts Very Long
We were all working in the yard over the weekend. Spreading mulch, dividing daylillies, minor repairs. Side by side. The whole family. Ok. So, we had to bribe our daughter with gas money for her upcoming trip. But we were … Continue reading
Filed under children, Deep Thoughts, family, Lessons Learned, Motherhood, Observations, parenting, Problems
Jane! Dooooon’t Strike Oouuuuut!
It has to be some of the most heart-breaking moments in parenting. When you are unable to shield your child from the cruelties of the world. Or the playground. Whatever. My sweet, little #2son was so sad in the back seat … Continue reading
Filed under Motherhood, parenting
Did You Know…..?
Did you know that your child can be allergic to a whole family of antibiotics…the Keflex family of antibiotics, to be exact? I learned this last spring when #1son had his very first round of antibiotics at age 6. First … Continue reading
Filed under All In A Day's Work, children, Lessons Learned, Moms, Motherhood, parenting
Money Makes The World Go ‘Round
Money makes the world go ’round. Or does it? And if it does, why can’t we talk about it? My parents, when times were tough, were horrible with money. I found out, only recently, that they almost lost their home … Continue reading
Filed under children, Growing Up, parenting, Ponderings
Toddlers & Tiaras: Has Child Protective Services Been Called?
I’ve been snowed in. Trapped in my own home. We’ve baked. We’ve cleaned. We’ve played xBox and board games. The boys have comandeered the computer. There’s a half-finished 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle on the kitchen table. Laundry has been washed twice. … Continue reading
Filed under Observations, parenting
Divorce: Standing Alone In The Wreck
If I could have a regret in my life that is wrapped up in a wonderful gift it would be my first marriage. All by itself, I regret that marriage. Oh sure, I learned so much about myself. I grew. … Continue reading
Filed under children, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Music, parenting
