Category Archives: Parenting
The Beauty of Doing Nothing
I had a mommy-friend call me up the other week, asking for advice about how to deal with her son’s behavior. “Jake” (as I will call him) is friends with both of my boys. He is a sweet and considerate … Continue reading
Aging Grandparents: Help Me Help My Children Understand the Changes
While looking back at my childhood doesn’t always produce the happiest memories, I will never forget the time I enjoyed with not only my grandparents, but my great-grandparents as well. I remember Maw (my great-grandmother on my mom’s side) feeding … Continue reading
Some days the roles get reversed!
My daughter was obsessed with the Cup Song! If you have tweener/teenage girls you may know what I am talking about. The banging goes on and on until they get it right. It echoes thru the entire house. Where did it … Continue reading
Mission: Motherhood without Coming Unglued
Sometime I just don’t know what I am supposed to do and how I should handle being a mom. I want to be the mom who is always there for my daughter and takes care of her needs. I want … Continue reading
Spring Break aka “I’m bored!”
Our weather for Spring Break? Less than stellar. Yesterday wasn’t too bad and today will be OK too, but tomorrow – the first day back to school – will be gorgeous. We had several days of cold temps and rain. … Continue reading
Moms of little girls, listen up!
When I found out I was having a girl I both excited and terrified. You see, being a mother of a little girl adds a lot of responsibility to your shoulders, in a different way that it does for boys. … Continue reading
The Mother of Sons: Having Boys Doesn’t Mean No Worries
When I found out I was pregnant with my younger son, I remember being told by quite a few people how lucky I was to have two sons, “Because boys are easier to raise than girls.” I was reminded that … Continue reading
DIY Personal Care and My Test Subject
Not sure if you know this about me but I am really into DIY Personal Care, Healthy Recipes and trying new things. But let me preface this with the fact I have so much going on in my life and … Continue reading
Teaching Our Children Good Sportsmanship: Someone Needs A Lesson
On Monday, I shared this picture on my personal Facebook page… If this had been in my size, I probably would have bought it. As anyone who knows me can attest, 95% of that comes out of my mouth is … Continue reading
Parenting is Not One Size Fits All
That first moment that infant is placed into your arms your life has changed forever. Nothing will ever be the same once you have that little life in yours. Being a parent is privilege and a huge responsibility. I am … Continue reading







