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Raising Boys: Monkey See, Monkey Do

As you all know I'm raising a 14 year old, a 2 year old, and two 1 year olds. This poses wayyy too many complications since they are all boys. I found the youngest pair copying their oldest brother and this is one of t…
A Few Truths from a Mom of Boys

* Always check the toilet seat BEFORE you sit down. * No matter how long you fight it, poop jokes get funnier and funnier. * When giving directions on where to find something, RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE may not…
Hello Sweet Boy

I love you already. Did you know that? I saw the doctor yesterday and was surprised with another wonderful ultrasound. You sure have grown quite a bit within the last four weeks. The placenta has started to move awa…
Dear Son, You're Turning 3!

My sweet sweet boy. Who in 2001, or even 2005 would have thought I would be sitting here writing you this letter. See you are about to turn 3 years old in just 2 1/2 short weeks. How I thought I would never have a son.…
Patience

I'm fresh out of patience. The next fiction scavenger hunt prompt for the summer is "a piece about someone who fills an important role in his community by playing the sousaphone." Eh. I've got no patience for sousaphone…
Love Letters to My Babies: Part 2

I want to preface these letters with a note that this was my idea of a gift for my kids for Valentine's Day this year. So many times my gifts are material, but this year, I wanted to truly put in writing my deep love…
Is There A Secret To Motivating My Teenager?

My son just handed me his report card last night. I looked it over briefly. Then I had to make a decision: to say what was on my mind or to alter the content therein and extrapolate only the positive words. His grades…
Disliking My Teenage Son

I've been told it's a phase that all boys go through. However, that is not much consolation when you're in the middle of it. That's kind of like when your kids are toddler's and they're throwing a huge loud obnoxious t…
Having a Hard Time Coming Up With My Son's Name...

Friends of ours are having a hard time coming up with a name for their son. They're looking for that elusive name that's unique but not too strange. Something cool, but not something their child will hate them for la…
Loving The Weather -I Have Spring Fever!

I have spring fever. I blame Old Navy and their wonderful $2.50 flip flops. How else can I buy two pairs of shoes for myself in one day and feel absolutely zero guilt? The Dude and I went shopping yesterday, beginning…