Perfect(ly Bad) Parenting
My top ten reasons why I am not a perfect mother. Continue reading
Category Archives: Parenting
When I Grow Up
When DD was younger, I would ask her what she wanted to be when she grew up. In no particular order, she wanted to be: a firefighter a doctor a tree doctor a veterinarian a ballet teacher a singer an … Continue reading
Fear the Mouse No More
Last Saturday was a lazy day for us. We let the kids watch Phineas and Ferb while we rested. It was rather nice honestly. All of us were just worn out to no end. I finally got my lazy self … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Parenting
Tagged Build-A-Bear, Chuck-E-Cheese, Costumed Characters, Fear, Phineas and Ferb
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Prom-iscuous
This past weekend, DH and I took the kids to the art museum. It was getting to be late in the afternoon and as we had a snack in the cafe, a group of high schoolers came in dressed for … Continue reading
Depression and Parenting
One of the things I hate about depression, well, other than that whole depression thing, is when it affects my parenting. I get snippy and just am a miserable person to be around. DD has a tooth issue. She has … Continue reading
The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers
Hey moms, you are great too. You just need to admit it to yourself. Continue reading
Posted in Children, Parenting
Tagged Competition, Dr. Meg Meeker, Moms, Mothers, The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers
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Bedtime for Kids
What time do your kids go to bed? Continue reading
Posted in Children, Parenting
Tagged Bedtime, Children, Early Bedtime, Kids, Late Bedtime, Waking Up
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Parenting Fail
So I made a parenting mistake today. DD wanted to wear her new iCarly shirt to school today. So I had her clothes laid out the night before. I was rather proud I managed to do that since we had … Continue reading
You’re Still the Parent
When Miley Cyrus started to spiral downward, I started thinking of Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan. All three women were Disney child stars and all three just lost control. So I was intrigued when I saw this article Billy Ray … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Entertainment, Parenting
Tagged Billy Ray Cyrus, Britney Spears, Disney, Lindsay Lohan, Miley Cyrus, New York Post
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Elderly Parents – What’s the Next Step?
Yes mom, I know you read this. Don’t take it to heart. Just talking. My parents are great. They have taken care of us for so many years – beyond when we left home. They were there for me when … Continue reading