You know how they say that you should treasure those moments when your child wants to be close to you? How you shouldn't be annoyed when they climb on your lap or grab your hand? It's true! It's also true that the lack of personal space and the constant pressure is exhausting so this is not … Continue reading Holding My Son’s Hand
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Is There A Handbook To Get My Kids To Clean?
Let me just start with saying, I love my children. We all know this. They are the best and make my days brighter and my heart full. But, seriously, what is with their inability/unwillingness to clean?? Well, not necessarily clean, but just pick up their stuff. Well, not necessarily just pick up their stuff, but … Continue reading Is There A Handbook To Get My Kids To Clean?
Building Confidence Through School Awards
It's been an eventful bunch of months. I adjusted to working outside the home, weathered motherhood, and had countless moments of self reflection. Blah blah blah, I lived. I got wrapped up in it. This is just the obligatory explanation that I feel compelled to make after not blogging for so long. Moving Across Town … Continue reading Building Confidence Through School Awards
No Secret Sisters For Me!
So, recently, a friend posted a Secret Sister invite on her facebook page. Like many others, I was enticed by the idea of 6-36 presents. I'm not gonna lie, I am pro-present. I absolutely love getting presents. Now to be fair, I also love giving presents so it's not that I'm selfish or anything like … Continue reading No Secret Sisters For Me!
Do I Love My Kids Enough To Let Them Go?
I always loved watching those shows where people reconnect with their birth families. It's so amazing to see it when families are back together. But, then I adopted kids. I don't know if I could be like those moms on tv. I don't know if I could give my blessing. Well, I don't know if … Continue reading Do I Love My Kids Enough To Let Them Go?
When Things Get Dicey With The Neighbors
"Don't yell at my son!" The words echoed in my head and a combination of pride and panic filled my insides. In the past, when things had gotten heated with Brian and anyone else (as will happen at some points in life), I had only panicked. I went right to the "don't cause a scene" … Continue reading When Things Get Dicey With The Neighbors
I Thought Lizzie Would Never Ride A Bike
For years, I've been wanting Lizzie to learn to ride a bike. Because a kid should know how to ride a bike, right? She has always had a bike from the time she was three. Once her bikes stopped coming with training wheels, she stopped coming with interest. She enjoyed it when I bought her … Continue reading I Thought Lizzie Would Never Ride A Bike
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
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