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August 19, 2016
Making Chores Work
Chores are a chore. No big revelation there. I am lazy so I have never put a lot of effort into creating chore charts or requiring my kids to do very many chores. This is partly about how things get done (folding towels in such a way that allows me to fit twice as many in the closet) and partly about me finding it easier to just do things myself rather than nag my kids and maintain a chart of when I need to nag my kids.
My head would spin reading, clipping, and pinning articles about age-appropriate chores, charts, incentives and timelines for teaching, convincing, or requiring kids to pitch in. There are a lot of opposing philosophies....
July 1, 2016
Summer Lovin' This Summer Reading!
What's that, friends? You feel that gorgeous sunshine on your back and hear those birds chirping? Yup, it's officially SUMMER! And to all the readers of the world, that means one very, very important thing: it's time to dig into that summer reading list!
Been a little too distracted by the end-of-school insanity to bone up on what all hot summer reads are? No sweat! We've got you covered. Twenty of us blogging gals have teamed up with The Mom of the Year and Normal Level of Crazy virtual monthly book club to create a list of exactly what belongs on your summer reading list.
Not only do these books come highly recommended...
April 5, 2016
Mom Caught Dealing on School Grounds
Proud to have another post featured over on MockMom.com at SammichesPsychMeds.
“I was looking through my sock drawer when I came across a bunch of old teeth that my older boy lost a year or two ago. They were just sitting there in little baggies, doing nothing. What’s so bad about trying to make a few bucks? I ain’t hurting anyone.”
How many of you have a "collection" of souvenirs from your children's developmental milestones? Anyone have a fetish fit for the Tooth Fairy? And who is just OVER the ridiculous rates kids are pulling for used body parts? This one might not be for the squeamish.
Who is OVER the ridiculous rates kids are...
March 22, 2016
The Art of No Regrets
I love the theater, but I didn't know myself well enough in college to know that I probably should not have been a theater major. Despite my lack of forethought, it wasn't a random decision. I went to a small enough college that I had the opportunity to do things both on the stage and behind the scenes. I took some classes and participated in several shows and found that I truly loved every aspect of it.
No real art comes without effort and make no mistake, the theater is hard work. It is as physically demanding as any sport and as mentally taxing as academics, and almost always at the same time. There is blocking and choreography...
March 12, 2016
The Last Battlefront of The Mommy Wars
I am honored to have another post published over on Sammiches and Psych Meds satirical corner of the world: MockMom.com. This latest joins my several previous posts The Youngest Person Ever to Appear on Hoarders, Mother Caught Dealing on Elementary School Grounds, and an unprecedented Oprah interview.
If you've ever helped your school collect, count and submit boxtops or labels, you can relate to this one...
photo courtesy of my own
private collection of torture devices
...The details haven’t been fully confirmed, but it appears there was some sort of incident between two of the members regarding the collection of Box Tops for Education and...
November 16, 2015
Diabetes Awareness Month: Stronger Because Of It
November is Diabetes awareness month. My Moo has Type I Diabetes and was diagnosed just over six years ago. It hasn't been incredibly easy or fun, but, as with everything in life, time and practice bring a measure of wisdom and familiarity.
I was asked to share our story over on The WIRL Project site.
Never in a million years would I have guessed that the doctor would come back in the room and say, “I suspect your daughter has Type I diabetes.” The Sugar.
My immediate thought was that we were going to get a pamphlet, go home, and come back in a few days for a follow-up visit. I had no idea. I think it took some...
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