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Mom of Boys Means Motivation With Snacks

My Gram used to say, “A way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” I must say, while this is true, I think a way to his heart, his head, his muscles, and his nervous system is all through his stomach. Food is their everything! When I tell everyone I have three boys they first tell me… Continue reading Mom of Boys Means Motivation With Snacks

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It’s My Job As Your Parent…

My children needed a reminder yesterday that I don’t say ‘no’ to be mean. I don’t make them do things to be mean. I’m their parent and it’s my responsibility to turn them in to healthy, mannered, a pleasure to be around human beings. My job as your parent: To love you unconditionally (the easiest… Continue reading It’s My Job As Your Parent…

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Being Responsible…for a turtle

Logan came home from my parents’ house the other day longing for a pet turtle. If you haven’t noticed yet, he’s a nagger. Nag, nag, nag. Persistence until I want to bang my head violently against a wall. Asking for an alligator, snake, iguana, turtle, or a tiger that won’t bite is the norm around… Continue reading Being Responsible…for a turtle