The other day, I was watching tv and folding laundry while the kids were watching a cartoon in the bedroom. As I was grumbling at my least favorite household chore in the world, I heard little voices raised in anger. Followed by a small crash. Then a loud … [Read more...]
Things I Wasn’t Prepared To Explain To My Children…
This parenting gig is filled with unexpected surprises. I had all sorts of ideas on how I would "parent" and nurture my children "correctly" before I had kids. Things are quite a bit different now. Sometimes I get a distinct feeling that God is relaxing with a bucket of … [Read more...]
10 ways our dogs did not prepare us for toddlers!
In honor of Throwback Thursday and because we have had an exciting couple of days dealing with an unexpected allergic reaction. I decided to write about my “first child,” Tyson, who is waiting for me over the rainbow bridge and my “second child,” Mia, who is terrorizing my … [Read more...]
Busting Boredom and Saving Christmas!
"I AM SO BORED!" wailed my six year old. "I didn't have any fun at all today." "You didn't have fun at school?" "No! I had to be good so I was bored at school too. Now I'm bored at home. We never do anything fun!" (Well excuse me for all those times I sweated through … [Read more...]
Think about Unicorns
Sometimes, the stuff kids say is both hilarious and wise. I know that this unfiltered innocence is fleeting so I have resolved to capture these memories and conversations on this blog so that I can always look back on them and remember. Sunday evening, the Princess was … [Read more...]