Wouldn’t it be nice if new babies came with a instruction guide? Unfortunately, that’s not how parenting works. New parents do have some natural instincts that help them and their new baby adjust to each other, but is that all it takes to be a good mom or dad? In the interest of promoting happy […]
What It’s Like Being a Mom of Five
Since Joey was born, I have a lot of people that ask me what it is like being a mom of 5. I can actually sum my mom of 5 life up in one word….EXHAUSTING. Yes, I love each of my beautiful children with all my heart and soul, but I would be lying if […]
Am I Really That Old?
As I sit here tonight, I am going through the course listings for Summer school for the kids this year. As I’m reading class descriptions, it finally hits me that I won’t be registering Zack for the normal, fun Summer school courses that I have been doing for years. Instead, this summer, Zack will be […]
Anger Management
Lately we have been experiencing some anger issues with Alexander. I am not talking about your normal every day almost four year old tantrum. I am talking about serious anger issues like punching, kicking, slamming himself against thinks, screaming, throwing….you name it. I am at a loss as to what to do with him to […]
Thirteen.
On Sunday I became the mother of a teenager. Yes…..I now have a teenage son living under my roof. I find this to be complete craziness and hope that I will adjust to this fact soon. Thirteen years ago, I brought this into the world. And now, now I have a 13 year old son. […]