Before having kids I knew I was going to love and nurture my kids into being great people. I knew my job as the mom of my little humans was to protect them and guide them. As my kids got older I continued to do what I considered to be guiding them. I admonished their decisions when they made poor ones and I praised their good decisions. But I also wanted them to do what I told them to do when I asked them to. Very rarely would I consider their :: Keep Reading ::
Date Night At American Axes
Tonight The Husband and I went to American Axes for date night. We would up here because I was looking for things to do on Groupon. I’m trying to get better at making plans for us. So when I came across this great deal where we could get one hour of play for $36 I immediately wanted to do it. Mainly because it was something we had never done before. I told The Husband about it and he said let’s do it. :: Keep Reading ::
Becoming More Aware In My Marriage
As my husband and I work to redefine our marriage I am becoming aware that I have dropped the ball in so many areas that it isn't even funny. The Husband has literally been carrying our relationship for so long. Not that I don't contribute to it but there are some things that I need to improve on. I am not ashamed to admit at all. I was a horrible wife for years. Some things I realized, some things I ignored, and others I was just blind to it. :: Keep Reading ::
Encouraging My Kids To Trust Themselves
So as you know Nishe' has been in college for a few months now. First time in the world basically without her parents. Now she is faced with making more decisions on her own. For awhile now I have been helping her with some decisions. I would voice my concern over them or give her my opinion. I would tell her the things she needs to do and remind her of appointments to set. Then the other day I realized something. :: Keep Reading ::
Just Spit It Out
Have you ever heard the saying "Closed mouths don't get fed."? I have heard this saying multiple times in my life but I am only now just grasping what it really means. It basically means that if you don't ask or demand what you want or need then you are most likely not going to get it. I have been doing this for years. There have been things that I wanted or needed that I just never open my mouth to spit out the things that I wanted or needed. I :: Keep Reading ::
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