school

Homework Meltdowns

Christmas vacation week. The week before the “end of days” is how I refer to it. The first week back from vacation is brutal. Not just for the kids, but the parents as well. It’s back to making lunches, strict bedtime routines, and the oh so dreaded HOMEWORK! Run for the hills! Not only is homework… Continue reading Homework Meltdowns

school

No Homework? Say What?

I got to pick the boys up from school the other day. I love when I get that chance. My first-grader came running out all smiles, which is the norm but this time it was a really BIG smile. “Guess what Mom, we have NO homework for the rest of the week! Or maybe she… Continue reading No Homework? Say What?

motherhood

My Definition of a Good Day

Finding the bottom of the laundry basket. A fresh cut lawn. Clean floors. An evening where the kids don’t complain about doing their homework or eating their dinner. Well organized and no fighting bath/shower time. Having my son read me a book. No whining and complaining at bed time. Not even requests for water, Clairitin,… Continue reading My Definition of a Good Day