What We Ate: Monkey Snacks
Before the outdoor temperatures started approaching one hundred degrees, we went on many, many picnics. Our oldest, three and a half, was constantly requesting picnics throughout the winter days. We...
View ArticlePotty Training For Dummies, Part Two: Boys
And so it begins. Another phase of childhood. Another “Grab the camera!” moment in time. Another milestone. Another…reason for more anxiety. Potty training. For those parents & caretakers reading...
View ArticleThought Of The Day: June 26, 2012
I’ve said it before and I”ll say it again. Some days are harder than others. Lots of days of late are harder than others. Yesterday was a hard day. I was sick and the kids were a handful, laundry...
View ArticleThese Things I Know
Children bring people joy. Tell your kids that it’s okay to smile at others. I notice when we are out & about, people smile at my kids a lot. And then I realize it is because my kids smile at...
View ArticleWord Of The Day: June 30, 2012
Kids are awesome. The way their brains work, the way they learn. It’s sometimes so cute, I can’t stand it without wanting to smother them with kisses! In our house, we spend lots of time reading,...
View ArticleAnother Tough Parenting Decision
Full disclosure: I am about to share some intimate stuff. This is my daughter’s story, it’s her business. But I hope she will understand, someday when she discovers Mama’s blog, that the intention is...
View ArticleWhere Have You Been?!
You? Well, you’ve probably been busy. Haven’t we all? I had a chat with a fellow homeschool mama about being busy. After we both asked each other how we were doing recently, and both answered “busy”,...
View ArticleHow I Function {With Three Kids}: Part One
•Be realistic. Generally I never make an appointment before 10am. It takes at least one half-hour per child to prepare to leave the house, just to exit the front door. Why make yourself crazy?! •Go...
View ArticleJust…
Some days I don’t need the reminder. It just happens. Other days it’s harder to remember. Take a step back, breathe, and just love them. Tagged: inspirational quotes, motherhood, Motivational posts,...
View ArticlePatience Is Key
Several times throughout my time as a mother, conversations have come up regarding different parenting styles. Should you co-sleep or cry it out? Should you breast-feed or bottle feed? Should you go...
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