It was kind of a strange summer. It started with me trying to appropriately discipline Kaleb and ended with me feeling like I lost a son and gained a roommate. You see, Kaleb ended the year with a D in Geometry. And, unfortunately, it wasn't a case of him not understanding the material, he just didn't do the … Continue reading My Son Ran Away. But, He Came Back. Now What?
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Simone Bile’s Parents Are Her Parents.
"Parenting Is hard. Really hard." I said these words to my 13 year old son, yesterday, after a mini argument that could have been avoided if he simply stopped when I told him to stop and went to his room when I told him to go to his room. But, that's neither here nor there. … Continue reading Simone Bile’s Parents Are Her Parents.
Remembering To Be Grateful.
It's human nature to take things for granted. We all try not to do it, but we all do. I think I'm pretty good at remembering how fortunate I am to have my family. I worked hard enough to get them, after all. But, a couple of months ago, I found myself feeling a bit unappreciative … Continue reading Remembering To Be Grateful.
Should My Black Kids Have To Hear The N-Word?
So, the other day, I took the kids to McDonald's after my daughter reminded me that I had promised her a trip there at some point in the week. On a side note, I've got to stop doing that. Because I may forget, but she definitely won't. The three of them were sitting at a … Continue reading Should My Black Kids Have To Hear The N-Word?
Raising A Teenager Is Different.
I haven't written about Kaleb much lately. Not because he hasn't given me some material, he's a teenager, after all. 😉 But, most of it has been just that. He's a teenager. And, wow, aren't they just plain irritating?? I mean, really! He has all the answers and doesn't mind telling you. haha. And, even though, … Continue reading Raising A Teenager Is Different.
Understanding My Son
So, I took William to counseling, the other day. Each time, she talks to me first so I can update her on William's progress or issues. I often feel like I'm the one being counseled. She has even suggested that I come in to see her myself if I can find the time. Would you believe that she … Continue reading Understanding My Son
I Wish Someone Else Had Adopted Me!
"I wish that someone else had adopted me!"I looked at my little girl, laying in a grouchy heap on the couch. I thought briefly about how it is better not to react to hurtful statements like that, how she didn't actually mean it, and how it's totally normal. But, since I was already in the … Continue reading I Wish Someone Else Had Adopted Me!
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