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“Hurtful Times” (A Grant story.)

November 7, 2012 2 Comments

Grant seems to really enjoy writing stories.  Part of it is that they really push something called Writer’s Workshop in his school, the other is that he is just a funny kid with a big imagination, which helps to bring out the story-teller in him. I was cleaning up in his room and found a […]

Filed Under: family, Grant, hilarious, just funny, The Boys In General

Words of wisdom for mothers of boys…

October 8, 2012 15 Comments

A few months ago my friend Sara over at Mom Endeavors had a brand new, beautiful baby boy…  He joined his two big brothers over at the Mom Endeavors family.  Knowing that I had a bit of experience with boys, Sara asked me to write up a little something about them.  I shared this over […]

Filed Under: family, No Mom wants to hear..., parenting, The Boys In General

Having good manners comes from using them. Five tips for kids.

August 8, 2012 12 Comments

I was given an opportunity to write about how to make a home a secure and stable environment for kids, thus creating a good atmosphere for learning.  I have thought long and hard about the topic, and what I was going to write about.  The purpose of having a secure and stable environment is to […]

Filed Under: family, parenting, Simple, The Boys In General

Mother’s Day: The food, the family, and the funny.

May 16, 2012 9 Comments

Our annual Mother’s Day Brunch was a bit smaller than usual, but it was still filled with love, laughter and some really good food.  I know some people think it’s a bit unusual that I (a mom) want to have hostessing/cooking duties on Mother’s Day, but I enjoy it. Me and my beautiful mom.  Love […]

Filed Under: Breakfast, family, food, Mother's Day, Oh Mother, party, recipes, The Boys In General, very cool

Why I have a special place in my heart for our driveway.

April 18, 2012 Leave a Comment

My family is big on traditions and get-togethers.  We plan a lot, schedule many things, but we have often found that spontaneity provides some of our favorite moments.   Don’t laugh, but some of our favorite family moments have been on our driveway.  That’s right… the place where you park the cars. It’s the place where neighbor […]

Filed Under: family, Handsome Hubby, no reason - just fun, The Boys In General

Why I expect a lot of work out of my kids. (And why I don’t pay them all that much for doing it.)

September 29, 2011 Leave a Comment

I have four boys. I want my future daughters-in-law to like me. Therefore, my boys need to be fairly self sufficient and need to know how to clean up after themselves.  That requires training.  Training is not fun. (But it’s worth it in the long run.) My sons need to grow up to be self-reliant, […]

Filed Under: family, Keepin' It real, parenting, The Boys In General

The one where I realize the little guy sees, hears and retains everything his big brothers say and do.

September 24, 2011 11 Comments

Saturday Night Live is a favorite in our household… the Andy Samberg Digital Shorts in particular. Scene: the dinner table.  One of the boys is talking about how cool it would be to have a camera mounted on a remote control car, and all the things it would be good for.  (The things it would […]

Filed Under: Exchange of the Day, Funny, Grant, No Mom wants to hear..., The Boys In General

Let’s work together.

September 21, 2010 9 Comments

Handsome Hubby and I try to teach our boys to be respectful, well mannered and self sufficient. We want our future daughters-in-law to like us.  Each night after dinner, their job is to clean the kitchen and dining room. (I cooked… it’s only fair that they clean up.) So last night after dinner all 4 […]

Filed Under: Exchange of the Day, family, Funny, No Mom wants to hear..., quirkiness, The Boys In General

Hug them? Smack them? I can’t decide…

July 2, 2010 19 Comments

There are times in every mother’s life when she feels under appreciated and misunderstood. Times when she just thinks that no one notices what she does during the day. It appears that my boys do indeed notice. My 3 oldest rode their bikes to Target the other day, allowance money burning holes in their lizard-filled […]

Filed Under: family, Funny, No Mom wants to hear..., The Boys In General, very cool

Definitely a boy thing…

November 6, 2009 17 Comments

I would’ve thought it is more convenient to blow one’s nose into a kleenex and then toss the kleenex in the trash. Apparently, it is more convenient to pick one’s nose and wipe the contents onto the bathroom counter and mirror. I don’t understand due to the fact I have a vagina.

Filed Under: No Mom wants to hear..., The Boys In General

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