parenting

Heard From the Backseat: Episode 8

My son had a birthday/sleepover to attend this past weekend. He was over-the-moon excited for it. Now, like any parent would do, I reminded him as we drove there to be on his best behavior. You know, use good manners, etc. It’s what parents do. And of course his response was half an eye-roll with… Continue reading Heard From the Backseat: Episode 8

motherhood

Mondays Can Be Tough

Mondays are usually tough in general. Mondays after a holiday break, well they can be brutal. We had a few after school meltdowns but we made it through. They’re in bed and I’m positive that one out of three is sound asleep. I figured I would take the opportunity to make Sam useful. This is… Continue reading Mondays Can Be Tough

parenting

The Behavior Chart

As you read in my post on Saturday, my kids were just horrible listeners. They drove me bananas to the point where I contemplated opening a second bottle of wine. I don’t know if it was just the dreary weather, too much birthday cake, or the lack of having Sam the Elf around, but they… Continue reading The Behavior Chart