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 […]
Words of wisdom for mothers of boys…
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 […]
Stinky socks & smelly boys was not the home fragrance I was going for….
My boys. I love them dearly… but they absolutely stink to high heaven. (Their rooms do, at any rate.) I worry that I might have become desensitized to the smell… What if I’ve gotten used to it but people walk into my house and breathe through their mouths the whole time that they’re here?! […]
Having good manners comes from using them. Five tips for kids.
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 […]
Mother’s Day: The food, the family, and the funny.
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 […]
Home decor: The balance between kid-friendly and swoon-worthy.
I was in a store recently that had the most beautiful, swoon-worthy furniture and home decor. But I have 4 boys. And a husband. And a dog. And a cat. I just don’t think white couches are in my future. This store was so gorgeous that I walked through snapping pictures. I love this beautiful […]
Why I have a special place in my heart for our driveway.
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 […]
Why I expect a lot of work out of my kids. (And why I don’t pay them all that much for doing it.)
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, […]
The one where I realize the little guy sees, hears and retains everything his big brothers say and do.
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 […]
Let’s work together.
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. (I’m hoping the blonde in the above picture is not in their future dating pool.) Each night after dinner, their job is to clean the kitchen and dining room. (I […]