Another school year has come to an end and brought with it nearly perfect grades and awards of achievement for my children. I am proud. How could I not be? However, along with these glowing moments of parenting come to fruition, I’m also made to take pause. I read a lot about pretty much everything, […]
Losing Perfectly: The Importance of Not Pressuring Your Kids to Perform. Read Post »
I’ve been spending a lot of,umm, interesting moments with my kids lately. Moments of discussion that half shock me, but leave me laughing to myself for hours after the fact. Moments that show me that my kids have no qualms about being honest with me….no matter how much TMI may be involved, or how upset
Let’s Be Honest: Life With Tweens and Teens Read Post »
I’m angry. Angry and disheartened, and completely unprepared for what I am getting ready to write about. I would so much rather have touched on the topic of how amazing beets are for your health, or what you can use as an all natural pain killer….but no. Reality hits home, and I feel compelled to
Innocence, Undone. Read Post »
Someone needs to tell me what on earth is up with kids and their inability to leave the house on time. Ever. You’d think I’d be used to this by now with an 11 and 14 year old…but I’m not. Grow a new gray hair every single time I need to leave the house with
Kids In Slo-Mo: Just Another Real Story from the Parent-hood. Read Post »
My daughter just came home from her dad’s house and dumped three other award certificates onto my lap, so I’m sitting here overwhelmed with emotion. She graduated elementary school just over a week ago with top grades, recognition for perfect attendance, and a gold level Biliteracy Award….and now this. The Kindness Queen Award, The Spring
Girl, Growing: Observations from the Heart of a Girl Mom Read Post »
