It’s hard to remember that most people rarely make decisions out of pure malice…treating people and their differences with kindness and respect helps facilitate meaningful discussions and productive interactions. … Read More Kindness Begins Here
So I want to be the mom that plays it cool enough for her kids to come talk to her about… well, anything. I know my perfect angels are going to screw up; I do. I know they will grow into adults who need room to stretch their wings and make their own choices. And… Read More Be Cool Like a 90’s Middle School Dance
Every once in awhile Mr. Spreadsheets gets a glimpse into daily life with three kids and it just makes me laugh. “Sharing is caring man, I’m so glad you got to enjoy a small piece of my summer life.” I mean yeah it would have been great if they’d all acted their ages, but it was kinda great for Mr. Spreadsheets to see that I’m not exaggerating about their out of control behavior. … Read More Sharing is Caring!: a Gimpse into Taking Kids Out in Public
I want to show her that there will be days and situations when things go wrong, and one of the few things that provide peace and comfort are good friends.… Read More Lessons For My Daughter
I feel a little bit unprepared to raise a daughter. I know this sounds strange, being female myself you’d think this would come naturally. No. Raising a daughter is baffling.
I’d like to think that when my kids are grown and gone I will remember the good times, and not the bad.
I’d like to think that I’ll remember our family vacations, holidays, and reading stories to them at bedtime, instead of the near constant fighting that can be life with littles. … Read More Remember the Good
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not nice when I get woken up early. I’m just not. You know those people that are sweet and loving and say things like “oh honey you had a nightmare? Let’s cuddle.” I’m basically the opposite of those people.
All three kids were playing upstairs while I made dinner tonight. The boys were loud, but the Princess was quiet. Ever since she learned to climb up and down the stairs unassisted she’s been unstoppable. She insists on following her brothers everywhere… whether that be upstairs, at the park, up in the treehouse, or to… Read More Splish Splash I was takin’ a bath… in the toilet
We were eating lunch and my mom asked why AsthmaMan’s pants were wet. Actually scratch that, she tried to nicely tell me that he peed his pants. I assured her that he was fully potty trained and didn’t pee his pants. My parents are watching the kids all week, I don’t want to scare them… Read More Alrighty…
Cultivating Chaos 