motherhood

How Bad Is Bribery?

Is it really bribery or is it compromise? Maybe we can call it rewards? It may just be a sticker, an M&M, or a trip to the park. What ever you want to call it you know we all do it. I just don’t like the word bribery, it has a negative connotion…so I tend… Continue reading How Bad Is Bribery?

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A New Alliance

Okay, I now need to form a new alliance. Our Elf on the Shelf, “Sam”, has left us and in his wake he’s left a few whiney, over-tired, spoiled-rotten little boys. Between Santa and our relatives we have an over abundance of toys. Between party after party we have very tired little boys. A not-so-good combination.… Continue reading A New Alliance

motherhood

Shopping for a Soldier

I had a mission today. One that had get done, no procrastinating allowed. I had to go and get a few things to send overseas to a soldier. My husband and I compiled a list of some things to bring a little Christmas cheer to a friend. The most frightening part of my mission was… Continue reading Shopping for a Soldier