parenting

Our Funny Valentine Stories

Now y'all know I love me some Valentine's Day. I love any reason to celebrate.....so long as it does not…

7 years ago

It’s been 7 months since we flew south, but we are always home.

Daniel had his first week of tee-ball. Alan didn't sign up to coach this year, not even to assistant coach,…

7 years ago

The Gray Jacket, The Road Trip, and The OCD Workshop

Check it out. We found photos of all four boys wearing this gray jacket. We own two of these jackets,…

7 years ago

Having a kid with asthma is terrifying, and last night was loooong.

Ya'll, last night was one of THOSE nights. Thankfully, I did have the good sense to go to bed at…

7 years ago

Week 3 of The Hot Mess Blog Hop

I sort of felt like my whole life embodied "hot mess" this week. Several things happened. I allowed so many…

7 years ago

3 Funny Stories and a New Page

We have now been a military family for 15 years. I know. I can't believe it's been that long either.…

7 years ago

The Hot Mess Blog Hop

This week I was reminded of something. I am a big, giant failure. I am a hot mess. Now I…

7 years ago

Thoughts on My Last Baby’s First Day of Preschool

Maybe it's because I haven't had a solid night's sleep in a week. Maybe it's because he's my fourth son,…

7 years ago

This Christmas: 1st Year at Home, 1st Non Disaster Story

This might have been the easiest Christmas in 14 years of April and Alan family Christmases. We only had to…

7 years ago

Our Top 10 Stories from 2016: The Drama Year

Christmas is over, and boy, was it a good one. In the photo above, all 4 boys were watching the…

7 years ago