We’ve had so many little tiffs over the fact that he does not listen. I’ve had to say things multiples and multiples of times and then say them extra LOUDLY before he would hear me or even attempt to. Then there is usually crying and frustrated faces and harsh words and a few minutes that turned…
My First Born
“Oh Mom, really?” I’ve just attempted to make a joke around him and because he is a tween he finds it very unfunny. Also, it may not have been that funny. Although I think it was at least “cute” funny. But then, I’m “old” so… I glance over at his nose that is becoming more…
My Second Son
“Mommy, kiss”. His backpack is loaded on his back and his breath smells like bacon. We give a peck on the lips, as he cranes his neck back and then I watch him walk out the door to his Daddy’s truck. Dressed in clothes that he chose himself, it’s been a long time since…
My Girl
I brush her fine, straight hair and gently move the strands that hang in front of her eyes out of her face, as I gather them and place the pink hair clip just so. Her blue eyes look up at me as I say, “All done.” She insists she cannot put the clip in herself….
Surely Those Goldfish Won’t Kill Them
As I push my adopted cart with one wobbly wheel through the grocery store, I peruse my list and hit up the produce section first. I remind myself that I’ve read you should stay on the perimeter of the store, since the healthiest food is located there. I remind myself of this every time. I load up…
Moving On
One morning last week, in the crisp-ish Fall air, I took our puppy, Oliver for a walk/run in the park not too far from our house. There is a long and dusty or muddy (depending on how much rain we have or haven’t had lately) trail that circumvents the playgrounds, basketball courts and duck pond….
A Letter to My Tween Son
Dear Ben- I will be honest with you from the start, I had no idea what I was really getting into when I had you. And when I say that I mean I had NO IDEA how much I was going to love you. No concept of what it would be like in my heart…
My Crazy Awesome Kids
One morning recently I took a quick walk through my neighborhood as my exercise for that day. It was great weather and other people were out and about as well. On one of the blocks I saw my neighbor friend’s two boys riding their scooters. As I passed them I said, “Hey guys” and one…
Get The Behavior You Want… {The Three R’s of Parenting}
You know what is really good? To have a doctor friend in your back pocket. Or even your front pocket works, just make sure she doesn’t fall out. 
I have a friend who is a doctor and not only is she a really good one, but she is also a parenting pro! Many times…
How Could You Be So Harsh?
The other day I went to Target to pick up a few a lot of things and I was alone (I KNOW!!) since my babysitter was hanging with the kiddos. You know how it is when you go shopping alone (if you’re a parent), you’re just SO much more relaxed when the only person you have…