Joy Unexpected: The Chore Chart
Chores. The biggest not-fun word of all. For years I have wanted to make the uber-awesome-crafty-yet-practical-and-oh-so-creative chore chart for me my children. The smallest deed is better than the grandest intention. Hitherhencetofore… no chore chart. So. The week before I headed to Blissdom… I. Had. HAD. It. Like I had never had it before. Despite [...]
"It was fun believing."
My 11 year-old son doesn’t believe in Santa anymore. He figured it out about a year ago two years ago… more, probably. I don’t really want to know… *maternal weeping* The same with the Tooth Fairy… Now when he looses a tooth he hands it over and says, “You owe me.” We laaaaaaaauuuuuuugh….. Recently Joel [...]
Little Treasures
I was digging through my wallet. And a surprise little treasure fell into my lap. In the “mommy business”, this is what might be referred to as a “paycheck”. A surprise little treasure from my youngest. She LOVES bringing me bouquets of dandelions. The weeds flowers do not last, but the love behind the gift [...]
Am I Raising Future Used Car Salespersons?
Let’s face it. Times are tight. Everybody is getting creative… Even the children. My kids are scheming. Craigslist, eBay, lemonade and cookie stands… And I am listening… to their perspective on value. As I listen I ask myself, “Where did I go wrong?” My son just sold his sister 22 little Tootsie Rolls for $3. [...]
I Hoped for a Certified Breakdown
Have you ever wanted to just run away? Do you get to the point where you feel like you just can’t continue? Do you ever feel you are the only one? I’ll give you my answers – yes, yes and yes! You can read the rest of my most recent article posted at Type-A Mom [...]
