motherhood

Typical Boys

Our typical Sunday in a nutshell… Arguing over who gets which life saber. Playing quietly together until the little guy hurts somebody. Screaming. Requests to play video games. Requests for more time to play video games. Arguing with each other on where to go in said video game. Explaining for the tenth time that they… Continue reading Typical Boys

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 areĀ 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?