This weekend The Husband and I headed to Carrolton to spend the day with our oldest child Nishe’ at University’s of West Georgia. She invited us to come down and take part in the family day event that was being held at her school. I was super excited cause I had never done this type of event before. The fact that she wanted us to come is even more exciting. Our daughter is always glad to see us whenever we come and visit don't get me wrong but we :: Keep Reading ::
I’m Done Giving Advice
As a mother I have always want to protect my children. I mean isn’t that far you are suppose to do as a mother protect your children from harm. For me protecting them always meant giving them advice in situations. If they came and talked to me at the end of whatever they were saying I would give my thoughts on the matter and then tell them what I thought they should do in the situation. :: Keep Reading ::
Redefining My Relationship With My Kids
One of the things that I am aiming on working on this summer with my kids. I noticed the last time they were home that I did a great deal of fussing, complaining, and judging. I mean it was a lot. I didn’t even realize how much I did it until I actually paid attention to myself. I sounded absolutely horrible. Then I noticed whenever I called my children they had this look of “Okay, what did I do now?”. I know that look I’ve had it a few times :: Keep Reading ::
Retiring My Controlling Ways
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 ::
Are We In The Stone Age
I understand people are allowed to have opinions but I just think some opinions should be kept to yourself. People do things differently. For example people raise their children different. No one person raises their child exactly the same way. Raising kids is a touchy subject for me. I mean I can hear advice but don't try to force me to take your advice or think your way is the better way. :: Keep Reading ::
