This past Saturday my baby girl Nishe' celebrated her birthday. She turned 14. Each time she turns another year it is bittersweet. I am grateful that The Husband and I have been able to guide her to another year. She is turning into an amazing little lady and I am so enjoying watching her grow. Every birthday I am instantly taken back to the day she entered the world and gave me the title Mom. It is such an honor to have :: Keep Reading ::
5 Things My Kids Have Learned From Having JoJo As A Pet
I am doing something that I haven't done in a minute. I am participating in Mama Kat's Workshop. I chose to the writing prompt: write a blog post inspired by your pet. So here is my post inspired by Jojo our pet cat: :: Keep Reading ::
8 Ways To Spark Conversation With Your Teen
Last year I became the mom of a teen and later this year I will be the mom of two teens. One thing I remember from being a teen is having a hard time approaching my parents about certain subjects. Mainly about boys and sex. However my parents always made it possible for me to come to them and ask them questions. Of course it was always awkward but it was important for me to ask those questions. That's the type of relationship I want with my kids. :: Keep Reading ::
Random Thoughts: Kids and Decision Making Skills
One thing I am working on with my kids now is their decision making skills. Trying to get them to realize that some things are more important than others. Also the idea that although they may really want something, be that new Pokemon cards from somewhere like Pokeflip, or the latest gadget that they insist everyone else has, that sometimes getting what they need is more important. I try to do this in a number of ways. I don't think there is one :: Keep Reading ::
Encouraging Individuality
I knew that when Tyler and Nishe' entered school that they would have challenges with keeping up with the latest style. We have never been the type of parents who bought what was in. I don't think style or wearing what's in even became a issue until they each reached about 5th grade. When I say an issue I mean when kids start noticing what they were wearing. The Husband and I always encourage our children to wear what they like and not :: Keep Reading ::
