This parenting thing is hard. Some days I feel as if I am on the verge of having a good old fashioned melt down, just like my three-year-old does when we try to put shoes and socks on his precious, tender feet. With three kids I feel like it can never be smooth sailing with […]
Melt Down
November 26th, 2008 · 8 Comments
Tags: Parenting
Caught in the Act of my Own Awfulness
July 22nd, 2008 · 3 Comments
Have you ever had a moment where the fact that your kids are watching you, picking up on everything, then imitating it became strikingly real? Too real to ignore?
I’ve had a few moments like this with my son. Thankfully, none of them have been particularly bad or shocking, but still. When it happens, […]
Things Parents Say
July 9th, 2008 · 5 Comments
I am often amazed at the parental words that come out of my mouth. I really do try not to micromanage my children, but there are some things that just have to be said in the name of “teaching.” But, really, who else but a parent would have these phrases pass through their lips?
Things I […]
Does Your Talking Toddler
Amaze You Too?
May 27th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Every time someone asks me how Max is doing, I say the same thing: “Fine; talking like crazy.” Which is true - that kid of mine, he’s a talker. Then again, I’m a talker, so maybe it’s one of those things where the acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree.
The thing is, I am amazed, […]
Tags: Behavior · Parenting · Relationships
