Prescription Hack In true form, Little Girl had a bit of a bumpy vacation. We wound up in the ER and after a quick hospital transfer via ambulance, she spent the night. This is a reoccurring issue with her. We were sent home with a prescription for an antibiotic. I have developed a method for keeping track of medicine prescribed …
She has your eyes…
She has your eyes… I was at a friends birthday party this past weekend. It was in another state at a lovely, local eatery. I sat at the end of a long table next to my husband. I was chatting with two sisters. One next to me and the other across from me. We were making small talk and the …
Egg Hunt Hack…
Easter Egg Hunt Hack! It is that time of year again! What to put in the Ester eggs? Tired of stuffing Easter eggs with candy and junk toys that won’t hold up. Tired of dumping money into tiny figdgit spinners that will get lost or forgotten about? These toys usually end up in my junk drawer. My friend Kate, who …
Things moms ask…
Things mom asks and no one ever answers… As a parent I find myself asking a lot of questions. A great deal of my questions goes unanswered. Below is just a sample! Why is this wet? What is that smell? Did you leave this here? Poop or chocolate? Did you brush your teeth? Can your dad help you with that? …
Vacation….day one…
Vacation. Day one. Captain’s log day one… Small human woke up with fever. Child has made a nest in the captains bed. Displaying flu symptoms warned about on last day of school. Small human friends are great carriers of flu. Small human shouting out demands from said nest. Adult male also showing signs of sickness. He has retreated to his …
Happy One Year Adoption…
Happy One Year Adoption Day! Hard to believe it has been one year since we stood before a judge and declared we will be your forever parents. What a year it has been. This was one of the happiest days of my life. You made me a mom! I am so proud of who you are becoming. You are strong. …
College Life vs. Adult Life…
College life vs. Adult life There comes a time in life where you look around and think…wow….I am an adult. I am the most adult in any given situation. You look to find someone more adultinger than you and find none. You. Are. It. This got me thinking about my carefree college days. How life was so different then. Dare …
How you know its love by kids…
How you know it is Love by Kids… In honor of Valentines Day, I have asked children to finish this sentence. “How do you know you love someone?” Below is their response. How do you know you love someone? Cuz they are nice and compassionate. O age 7 You give them roses. A age 6 By giving hugs. C age 6 …
Cyber bullying…
Cyber Bullying…It is on the rise Sadly, I heard about a young boy, only 12, who took his own life yesterday. His reason…he was being bullied online. At only 12 years of age. TWELVE! Do you get the picture here? When I was 12 I was playing kick the can and reading Teen Bop crushing on the latest heartthrob. Now …
When life hands you dried blueberries…
When life hands you dried blueberries and other anecdotes from parenthood! The promise… Standing in the grocery aisle and your child promises to eat the dried blueberries. The expensive, flown here on the wings of a unicorn, dried blueberries! “But mom, I promise!” “Remember you said you want me to eat more fruits and veggies!” You go against your better judgment …
