The hardest part of parenting is probably controlling our own reactions, right? Our frustrations, our big feelings. How many of us were taught how to do that effectively as children? And now here we are in charge of teaching it … Continue reading
Yeah I know, I feel your eyerolls from over here. You’re thinking ‘we can’t even say ‘good job’ now? This is getting ridiculous!’ Continue reading
Shocking announcement: siblings can be friends. It seems like this needs to be said. People are under the impression that is’s rare. But I get it. I didn’t know either. When I was at school there were two sisters a … Continue reading
I love almost everything about the holiday season. The decorating, the food, the time with people we love, the spirit. So much fun! Everything except one thing. One thing that happens almost every time we leave the house. The question. … Continue reading
“We have to go now.” “NO!” she says rather rudely, storming off. My thoughts differ depending on our surroundings. If we are at home I might think, “She’s not ready to leave, she’s having fun with what she’s doing.” But … Continue reading
I love to see the pure joy on my children’s faces when they open their gifts on Christmas day. When I’ve lovingly wrapped the perfect thing for them and they just can’t contain their excitement that it is now theirs … Continue reading