Category: Emily life

Trying To Eat Healthier But I Hate Healthy Food

I'm not an adventurous eater. We all know this. Well, anyone who has gone out to eat with me knows this. 🙂 I'm not an overly healthy eater, either. Before the kids showed up, Brian and I had many conversations about how we wouldn't pass it on to our kids. The good news is Brian is adventurous.  So … Continue reading Trying To Eat Healthier But I Hate Healthy Food

Being Watched At Walmart

So one day, one of the kids noticed something peculiar about our Walmart receipt, it had my name on it. My name?? We were baffled. How did the register know my name?? We decided it must be because of the new video camera screens at the register. We figured it must be recording our identities … Continue reading Being Watched At Walmart

We All Need Mental Health Help Sometimes

I debated writing this. I'm not sure if I'll even post it. It makes me feel weak. And I'm afraid of being judged. But, since it is the time of "removing the stigma," I'll try to join in. I've been depressed. I have always been good at talking myself out of being sad. I've also been guilty of wishing … Continue reading We All Need Mental Health Help Sometimes

Braids, Hoodies, And Driving While Black – The Usual Stuff That All White Parents Deal With…

I said to Lizzie, "We could get your hair braided.  Then we wouldn't have to re-do it every morning."  And, then I referenced a little girl in her class so she'd know what I meant by braided.    "No!  I don't want my hair like hers."    This didn't please me since I really love … Continue reading Braids, Hoodies, And Driving While Black – The Usual Stuff That All White Parents Deal With…

Lessons on Compassion from My Child

There is a man that lives in my area.  People have many nicknames for him, but I don't know if anyone knows his real name.  At first glance, he's a random homeless guy.  This is sad enough.  But when you add the fact that he actually has a house and lots of money due to an inheritance … Continue reading Lessons on Compassion from My Child

Our Journey to Parenting: The DragonCon Experience

After years of going to Dragoncon, this one in 2008, was going to be very different. Because we were getting ready for our first DragonCon with kids.  We were focused on getting the boys ready and figuring out how we were going to afford the trip at all, with two new sons.  We couldn't even begin … Continue reading Our Journey to Parenting: The DragonCon Experience

Teaching Moments: What My Kids Have Taught Me

Like many parents, I thought I was pretty smart when I became a mom.  But everyday, my three children teach me even more.  Either I wasn't that smart at the beginning or I'm really, really smart now.  These are my life lessons from my 8-year-old, William. 1. A high five is appropriate in almost any situation. … Continue reading Teaching Moments: What My Kids Have Taught Me