motherhood

Paper, Ribbons & Bows

It’s that time. The kids are sleeping, the wine is poured, the dining room table is cleared, and I have gathered all of the paper, ribbon, tape, tags, and bows. My favorite night of the season…PRESENT WRAPPING NIGHT. I’ve always enjoyed this night. I put on christmas music, sip my wine, and get started. I’ve been… Continue reading Paper, Ribbons & Bows

motherhood

Bossy Pants

It was a typical Sunday morning. We stayed in our jammies most of the morning. The beauty of the morning was that the two older boys were playing really well together. A combination of Imaginext Pirates, dragons, and Legos. The little guy had just settled down to watch one of his favorite movies, The Incredibles. My… Continue reading Bossy Pants

parenting

A Toothbrush?

Am I really that overbearing? As I was heading out the door this morning I wished my 4 year-old good luck at his dentist appointment. He then said, “What color do you want me to get?” Huh? “What color of what bud?” He then replies, “What color toothbrush do you want me to get?” I didn’t… Continue reading A Toothbrush?