The question my kids ask most often whenever I’m in the kitchen isn’t “What’s for dinner?” or “When are we eating?” It’s, “Can I help?” Many of us respond with the knee jerk “Not right now.” But there are so many reasons for you to say yes to this question. And here are ten of […]
Life at My House
What I Learned When My Daughter Had The World’s Worst Sore Throat
This was a rough week with illnesses, and while I felt bad for the kids and we were all exhausted and I found myself with little to no patience numerous times, a good reminder came out of it. On Monday Number 7 was home sick. Number 7 is pretty tough. She can tolerate a fair […]
This Message Was Brought To You By The Universe
The Universe gave Number 4 and me a big old Cher-In-Moonstruck slap in the face today. I didn’t think I needed a slap in the face. Because I have gotten much better at simplifying my life in the last year or so. It’s mainly in the athletic area that I’ve had an epiphany. My kids […]
Dealing With Disappointment Takes Practice. Lots And Lots Of Practice.
I think some of us might need a reminder. Or a reality check. Or whatever you want to call it. Due to a whole bunch of snow days and then an unanticipated macroburst that closed school for five days a couple weeks ago, our last day of school is June 29th. That’s about two weeks […]
He Has Arrived. And Yours Will Arrive, Too.
I spend a lot of time worrying about my kids. Too much time. I worry about whether or not I’m doing things well enough. I worry about whether or not I’m teaching them the “right” lessons in the right way. I worry about whether or not I’m building them up or tearing them down, and […]
I’m Officially Calling Off The Search And Rescue Team
Number 6 can be kind of forgetful. Okay, that’s not accurate. He can be really forgetful. He’ll be eight in a couple weeks, so he’s not exactly a baby. But he is my youngest son, and I don’t know what it is about boys and their moms, but I will be the first to admit […]