motherhood

What To Do?

My parents took the boys overnight tonight. They lovingly do this for us about once a month. This gives my husband and I a Friday night and a decent nights sleep. However, I’m always torn on what to do. I’m sitting here contemplating the possibilities. Do I retreat to the couch with a movie and… Continue reading What To Do?

The Bookshelf

The Bookshelf #11 – How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

I’m not sure if it has to do with the phases of the moon or some other uncontrollable force, but we have phases of bedtime battles. For a while the boys are great. They go through the routine, maybe get out of bed for band-aid or a sip of water, but for the most part they… Continue reading The Bookshelf #11 – How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

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Friday Night, Movie Night

My boys always look forward to Friday. I often get, “how many more sleeps till it’s Friday?” Friday morning is the only morning that they jump out of bed with absolute enthusiasm and I don’t have to nag them to get ready for school. They know that if they don’t listen they don’t get their oh… Continue reading Friday Night, Movie Night