Sleep I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with sleep. I love to sleep, and I hate when I can't get enough of it. I also love, love, love when my children sleep through the night or sleep in late (I'm talking 6:30 or 7 am late,) or take a nap. They are more pleasant to be around, they are less demanding, and they have more energy (if that's possible?) in a good … [Read more...]
Dinnertime: The witching hour, and how to deal
*This is a sponsored post, but all honest opinions are my own. Dinnertime Dinnertime is a struggle in our household. Everyone is cranky...mom included. It's been a long day, everyone is tired,and no one agrees on anything...especially what to eat for dinner. Sometimes mom is just too tired to deal with it, and way too tired to cook something. Going out to eat doesn't sound … [Read more...]
Restaurant Do’s and Don’ts
Restaurant visit When taking children to a restaurant, there are many things you should and should not do. While I am definitely not an expert, I have picked up a thing or two dining out with my three boys. I'm sharing my wisdom and experience, but I still can't guarantee success. Kids are very tricky. Just when you think you've figured them out, they go and surprise you. Not … [Read more...]
Progress and Moving Forward
Progress Little by little, I've been making some progress this week. I've been feeling a little overwhelmed and emotional lately, as you can tell by some of my posts. Thank you so much to everyone who read and commented on Reasons I feel like a Bad Mom, Preschool Problems and Hard to be a Blogger. I felt a lot of love and support, and I also got a lot of great advice. So, I … [Read more...]
Volunteer at School: 4 Best Reasons
Volunteer If you're anything like me, you want to know what's going on at your kids' school. When my son gets home from kindergarten each day, I ask him question after question, but don't get much information in return. Well, I figured out a way to find out more. Volunteer at his school! Not only do I get to see him in action, but there are other benefits too. When I was … [Read more...]
