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A couple weeks ago my oldest and I were leaving the volleyball club. It was a Sunday evening and there was a couple open courts on our way out toward the exit. He asked if we could stop for a… Continue Reading →
My son doesn’t want to sit near me. He doesn’t want to ride in the car with me. He hardly notices I am even there. And I am thrilled!! I mentioned in my tryouts post that my oldest tried out… Continue Reading →
I am still not asking “What have we done?” but that is probably because I am too tired to think. But then I sit and look at the cute (because she is sleeping) puppy under my left arm as I… Continue Reading →
Going over the Rubric for his book report (while he watches his brother play video games, only half paying attention to me): Me: “So, you have your cover?” Him: “Yes” “Your Timeline and Journal entries?” “Yes” “Four pictures and a… Continue Reading →
It is always nice to have affirmation that you are doing something right as a parent. As my youngest son has progressed through youth soccer we have always been careful to be positive but not to over do the praise…. Continue Reading →
This past weekend my oldest went away to an indoor water park with a friend. That opened up a chance for my youngest to have some alone time with us. He really seemed to cherish the one on one time…. Continue Reading →
For several years a Thanksgiving weekend tradition has been a big bonfire at my in-laws. Living out in the country they pile up branches and cut trees as well as scrap wood and who knows what else throughout the year…. Continue Reading →
It seems my youngest has had more time to write recently than I have. Here is a paper I found in his school work. It made me laugh out loud. Conflicts The conflict between me and my brother is complicated… Continue Reading →