Dinner time in our house is family time. Gathering around the table at the end of the day, it's a chance for everyone to talk about their day, discuss current events, and share a laugh. Tonight was started out no different from any other night. Then, a … [Read more...] about A Comedian Is Born
Parenting
I’ll be right back, I promise
I saw this picture on Facebook and laughed. These days if a mother did that, well, can you say Division of Child and Family Services? What parent hasn't had that thought run through their brain at least once (or 3,000 times)? Even as a mother of an only child I can say … [Read more...] about I’ll be right back, I promise
Everything is a teaching moment when it comes to our kids
Last week when the story broke of the bullied school bus monitor, I was working from home. While I made a post on Google+, I never posted here. I have to be more diligent about cross posting. From June 21, 2012: Everything is a teaching moment when it … [Read more...] about Everything is a teaching moment when it comes to our kids
Stuff My Son Says
Out of the mouths of babes. How can the young be so much smarter than their years? I know that I do know the answer to that, and it is usually the result of having to endure what they should not have to at an early age. We were out, doing our usual errands and chatting … [Read more...] about Stuff My Son Says
Adventures in Parenting – The Shots
How many adults does it take to give an immunization? I love my son, unconditionally. He has irrational fears that are part of his condition and as a mother it is heartbreaking. Spiders, clowns, insects with wings, and getting shots. When it is time to get shots, … [Read more...] about Adventures in Parenting – The Shots