I came from a time when kids basically raised themselves because our parents were usually at work. I had a single mother so I was a latch key kid from way back. A latch key kid was one who wore the key to their house on a key ring. Mine was attached to the front […]
Mom Win: Bribing Your Child to Try New Things
When I was young, no one would have guessed that I would one day be the mother of four kids. Not even me. Yet, here I am, knocking this whole motherhood thing right out of the park. Except on those days when I royally screw it up. That’s pretty much parenting in a nutshell though. […]
A Mother’s Insight Into National School Walkout Day
I felt drawn to write today. I have never been one to force a post. Which is probably why I am not a disciplined writer. Or getting paid. Instead of making time each day, I rather wait for a feeling. I can’t explain how those feelings work exactly. Thank goodness this blog does not pay […]
Parenting At Every Stage
The new school year has started here in Tennessee. Two of my kids are in middle school this time, while the other two are still kicking it at the elementary school. One thing I have learned in my thirteen years of being a mother is my role as Mom is constantly changing. Gone are the […]
Sickness Has Invaded Our Home
I write this post in disbelief. Disbelief that no one has YET to contact me, wanting to throw fists fulls of money at me, so a camera crew can follow around this family. We are nothing if not entertaining. Has your family been extra sick this winter? Is it just mine? It all started a […]
Surviving My Son’s Wellness Visit
I think I am a pretty good mother. I try to do all of the things that good mothers do. My children are my focus. I strive to make sure that they are happy, healthy and well-adjusted. Most days I walk around confident(ish) in my mothering abilities. Then I have to take one of my […]
Just For You Jonathan, On Your Birthday
Dad proud of his third child. I have said before that I hope this blog is still around when my kids are grown. I also hope that they will actually read all of my posts one day. From the funny ones that made me LOL to the heartfelt entries that were typed, as tears streamed […]
My Summer: Parenting Kids Who Are Halfway To Adults
Sorry I haven’t been sharing much lately. The end of the school year is always a crazy-busy time. In the last two weeks of school, I had two class field trips, Muffins With Mom (a thing where you have muffins at the school because muffins at home would just be too simple), Field Day (which […]
Mamahood: You Might Be Doing It Right
Mother is a title that I wear with honor and pride. Raising humans is kind of a big deal. I want to be their rock. There are so many things that I have learned along the way, that I want to instill in my kids. But basically I just throw everything that I have at […]
Surviving Spring Time Youth Sports
It is finally spring time. One of my most favorite times of the year. Life just gets warmer and greener. If you have young children then there’s a good chance that you’re involved in youth sports. Maybe even multiple sports. Spring time can be a wild ride for families with multiple kids. This year we […]
