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 ::
Affluenza…..Really?
I'm sure that by now we have all heard about the case of Ethan Couch the teen who is getting away with murder by pleading that he isn't at fault because he has affluenza. If you haven't heard the story then you can read here. Affluenza is the guilt or lack of motivation experienced by people who have made or inherited large amounts of money. That's the excuse his defense team is using to explain why he took the lives of 4 people after getting :: Keep Reading ::
Wordless Wednesday: Toys R Us Fun
Love this little man!! A couple of weekends ago. We stopped by Toys R Us for a little fun. This is Tyler's version of Toys R Us fun. :: Keep Reading ::
12 Things I Love About Tyler
Today is the day my heart became bigger. My little man (he will always be my little man) entered the world. One look at him and I knew I would give my life for him and do whatever I could to make him successful. In 12 years he has grown so much. I've enjoyed watching the small infant that graced me with his presence turn into the little man he is today. We have learned a lot from each other. We are a like in so many ways that I often almost :: 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 ::
