Just popping back here (in the far back bedroom, where our ancient desktop is located) to explain my absence. We DID make it back from Missouri okay. The kids were so exhausted from the over-excitement and under-sleepment of the week that they slept half the way!...
We made the 7 and a half hour drive in a little over 9 hours, stopping every 60-90 minutes. I spent most of the ride trying to convince children that, no, they had to stay buckled up while I then simultaneously crawled all over the back of the van doling out snacks...
Yes, I know Craft Day was over two days ago. I was busy. Here’s how I made the mask. First I measured Olivia’s face. Because this is for Benjamin, mind you. And their heads are similar. Then I made paper masks to those measurements. One is the outer...
Most of the previous tips seems to be focusing on bad behavior. And when all I focus on is bad behavior, my child seems to give me more and more to focus on. Is it because his self-esteem has dropped so low he thinks that is all he has to offer? Is it because he is...
On days when my attention and priorities are not on my children, they act out more. It is their life’s mission to receive love, attention, and approval from me, their parent. But when push comes to shove, they’ll settle for one out of the three....
