Any mom worth her weight in diapers knows the first words we teach our child are thank you. I can still see my chubby toddlers taking cookies from the hand of their great-grandma and quickly walking away. No matter which child it was, they were NOT predisposed to use the two words we'd rehearsed for months. I'd scoop each one up and bring them … [Read more...]
Turning 18 – How to Know When Your Child Is REALLY An Adult
Do you have an adult living in your home? After reading what I have to say, you may think a little differently. According to Pew Research there's a whole lot more 18-34 year olds living at home than ever before. While there are lots of excuses reasons given; poor job market, college degrees harder to come by, and a myriad of other things, I 'd … [Read more...]
Our Back to School Tradition
"What's your plans this week?" I ask my two youngest teenagers. Grace answers first, "I'm free on Wednesday morning." "Why?" Samuel asks, concerned I'm going to give him chores to do, I'm sure of it. "Because, I want to take you each out for coffee ( Translation: a decaf milk shake), it's time to set our school goals." The kids start school … [Read more...]
Free of Charge!
Hey there Mr. Playground-Dad. Yes, I'm talking to you. I've been watching you and your son for quite some time now. Would you like to know the one question that keeps popping into my head over and over again? Have you lost your mind? For the past ten minutes I've witnessed your son yell at you, slap you, and refuse to sit beside you in a … [Read more...]
Help! They talk too much.
No one ever warned me before I had kids, how mentally exhausting it would be. Where was that bit of advice during my four baby showers? Yes, I admit it, quite often when my kids are chattering like a bunch of wild parakeets, I push the ignore button. Cmon' ladies, you moms know exactly what I'm talking about. The ignore button is a safety … [Read more...]
