Musings on the three most important things in my life; my husband, my kids and my Little Yellow Notepad
I missed my daughter’s graduation. I had it all planned out just right; I wouldn’t miss it for the world. High school had been a ride full of surprises, including meeting many principals and teachers; some who connected better than others and some who understood teens better than others. But we had made it, both… Continue reading I had to make it to the graduation!
We don’t get to choose what happens to us, but we do get to choose what we do about it. It’s something I’ve always known but never thought deeply about it. That’s how life tends to be; we don’t ponder about something until it’s relevant. But sometimes, it’s worth thinking about ideas and working on… Continue reading Wings or Weights?
Do you know that moment when you look at your child and you just can’t figure it out. You’re asking for something so simple. All you want to say is: “”Why can’t you just…?!” Why can’t you just do your homework and get it over with?! Why can’t you just finish what’s on your plate?!… Continue reading Why can’t you just?!?
Last week Thursday I got an F in parenting. Completely and royally failed. At least that’s how I interpreted the text message I received. “Your boys are being extremely disrespectful; we need to talk about this.” Oh. Another adult was telling me that my boys were disrespectful. I got an F. I failed dismally. My… Continue reading Can you get an F in Parenting?
“Wow, I’m the best mother ever! I’ve really got it all figured out!” Said no mother, ever. That's just how it works; part of the gift of motherhood is the gift of doubt, guilt and second guessing. And that’s where good advice comes in. The remedy for all this is good advice. But not all… Continue reading Good Advice…or is it?
