parenting

My Brilliant Plan for How to Plan

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9 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,…

9 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,…

9 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…

9 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.…

9 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,…

9 years ago

“Get help when you need it” is my new motto.

Y'all know it was a rough year for me, physically. Thankfully, everything turned out to be mostly okay. I just…

9 years ago

When Alan gets home from New Jersey tonight

Remember how I said that Alan wasn't going on any business trips in December? Of course, I was wrong. This…

9 years ago

10 Truths about Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers

A couple of months ago, I began working for Monterey Premier's blog, Engaging WorkLife. This is an exciting opportunity for…

9 years ago

Navigating Preschool Life: A Mom’s Expectation Makeover

Daniel's adorable drawing of Grandaddy. Don't worry. Those things under his nose are supposed to be Grandaddy's mustache. I came…

9 years ago