Lately I have started to sound like a drill sergeant in the morning. I bark out commands: “Brush your teeth.” “Pack your lunch.” “For the love of God, haven’t you put your clothes on yet?” “Don’t forget to put deodorant on. You don’t want to be smelly.” I use a loud voice meant to carry over the sounds of music, kids and the TV news. That I use this voice in between trying … [Read more...]
How I learned to Feel the Force
Like most people, I don’t like admitting my mistakes. Especially when it comes to how I deal with my kids. That’s not to say I don’t make errors regularly, because I do. But sometimes I screw up in a way that really sticks with me. New Year’s Day was one of those days. It started off well enough. I was impressed that my husband and I managed to follow through with our plan … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Summer Bucket List
Today when I was broadening my horizons about the world around me, otherwise known as browsing Facebook, I noticed one of my online friends posted a Summertime Bucket list. Have you ever seen one of these? They’re a list of ideas to spark a summer full of enjoyment and learning. They can be as ambitious as a trip abroad, as fun as a day at the zoo, or as simple as a … [Read more...]
Turning Points
There comes a time in every mom’s life when they have to admit defeat, throw in the towel, wave the white flag of surrender, and face the hard truth that they just aren’t the center of the universe for their children anymore. I always knew this day would come. But I was hoping that I had a few more years, say when my kids were in their seventies and not when they were 15, 12, … [Read more...]
