Category Archives: parenting (aint for sissies)

Puppy Love

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

You know those parenting moments you don’t really look forward to, but you know are coming and there’s nothing you can do about it? Moments like when your child gets his/her driver’s license. Expected, a good thing in many ways, … Continue reading →

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Happy Dramatic May Day

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

I posted this on Facebook this morning: It’s 8AM. We’ve already had enough drama to fill several days. My children. They were not blessed with calm, unruffled, phlegmaticalness. (Yes, it’s a word.) Bless them. Who am I kidding? Bless ME. … Continue reading →

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Feeling old

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Some days, the reality of how old I am hits me. Well, once I can remember how old I am, it does. This morning was one of those mornings. Today was a family day. No work. No computers. No cameras. … Continue reading →

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Parenting Ain’t for Sissies

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

People always say parenting is hard. Mom always said, “Parenting ain’t for sissies, Baby.” There never were truer statements. But I don’t think they mean the same thing… Hard: Raising teens (I’m sure.) Watching your child hurt. Watching your child … Continue reading →

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Mother of the year? I think not…

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

I’m a terrible mother. I’m fairly certain of this because of a number of situations that have transpired these past few days that, instead of reacting the way a “normal” or “good” mother would react, my reactions were more, well, … Continue reading →

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