It\’s December. Thanksgiving weekend was just wrapping up a little over a week ago, and Christmas, well it\’s really just around the corner. Ask any kid old enough, it\’s only 18 days away. Okay, so less than three weeks away, but you know those days are going to fly by and before we knowContinue reading “The Magic of Christmas”
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P is for Potty Training
Pee, poop, potty seats…all things potty training. Before I get into what we did, there are a few things you need to know. 1. What worked for my son, may or may not work for your child. Tweak it to fit your child\’s needs. 2. By potty trained, he is using the potty throughoutContinue reading “P is for Potty Training”
Why I Don\’t Make My Kid Share
Gasp! I don\’t make my kid share. And guess what, I am not going to make your kid share either. What I do teach is taking turns, waiting your turn, patience, and the respectful way to use words. I\’ve been a teacher for over ten years. I\’ve worked with a variety of ages. And whenContinue reading “Why I Don\’t Make My Kid Share”
The Thunderstorms of Life
The past two mornings we\’ve had thunderstorms roll through early in the morning. Too early to be awake for the day, but hard to go back to sleep as they move through. And yet, we have more in store for tonight and tomorrow morning. Normally, I like a good old fashion thunderstorm…every now andContinue reading “The Thunderstorms of Life”
Kids, Marriage, & Yourself
As we grow up, we begin to learn and see what life is like. We go from being kids, to being an adult. Our roles and abilities are ever changing. Then we get married and have kids of our own. Suddenly, we shift from taking care of ourselves, to taking care of our spouse andContinue reading “Kids, Marriage, & Yourself”
When Your Birth Story is Different Than You Had Hoped
If you ask me, \”how many kids do you have?\” I will tell you that I have three. I can see the look in your eye as you wonder, three? Where is the third? How old are they? Boy or girl? I\’ve seen the look countless times, enough to admit, that sometimes I will sayContinue reading “When Your Birth Story is Different Than You Had Hoped”
Exercise, Health, and Finding Success
I\’ve tried on and off to get healthy for years. Eat better, exercise more, weight loss challenges. I got better at it and more consistent after I had our first son. When it came time to model healthy behaviors for my son, I did find myself stumbling some still, but managed to do better. EspeciallyContinue reading “Exercise, Health, and Finding Success”
The Bond Between a Mother and Her Children
There is a bond that begins to form between a mother and her child from the moment she finds out that she is pregnant. For some, this bond grows and despite all the fears and nerves, it forms from the beginning. For some, it takes time to form and grow. Each person is different, eachContinue reading “The Bond Between a Mother and Her Children”
Why I need a clean house
Well, cleanish anyways. There are messes here and there, dusting hasn\’t been done very often and if it weren\’t for my oldest loving to mop, it would fall into the wayside as well. I came to the conclusion, more recently, that I need to have my house somewhat clean. Why? Because it causes less stress. Continue reading “Why I need a clean house”
Going From One Kid to Two
I don\’t think anything can truly prepare a person for the role of parenting. Parenting is a delicate balance of learning how to be a parent, figuring out and working with your child\’s personality, transitioning between the stages, letting your child be the person that God designed them to be, and acceptance. It took aContinue reading “Going From One Kid to Two”
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