parenting

Well I Thought It Was Funny

My oldest is twelve. A “tween.” Complete with the huff and puff, followed by an exaggerated eye-roll, but overall he’s a good kid. He’s not your typical tween/teen that is obsessed with his phone. He really only uses it to text my husband and I when he is on his way home from school. Occasionally,… Continue reading Well I Thought It Was Funny

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6 Tips for Getting Out the Door On Time

Mornings are chaotic. I can’t imagine a home where mornings are not chaotic. I’ve always been baffled when I watch sitcoms and everyone is dressed, perky, and eating a full hot breakfast complete with eggs, bacon, fruit, and toast. Yeah, my home is definitely not like that. It used to look more like theĀ Amazing Race… Continue reading 6 Tips for Getting Out the Door On Time

parenting

Introducing the Kids To Some New Rules *video*

My husband and I are so tired of asking the kids to bring their toys back upstairs. I saw this little idea on Pinterest a while back and loved it. Just as most things on Pinterest go, I pin them and then forget about them. Well we are implementing this one this week. I surprised… Continue reading Introducing the Kids To Some New Rules *video*