Watching my teen daughter and son playfully "razz" each other about who is "cute" at school! Teens that still find joy in quietly watching a hummingbird enjoy our feeder. My daughter folding her brothers clothes he hadn't gotten to yet. A rip stick with a broken wheel from over use. My son declaring that he didn't want to sit with certain boys at school because they talk crudely about girls. The childlike enjoyment of ice cream by … [Read more...]
Disgusting Jelly Beans “Ew”
Has your kid ever wanted to willingly share his jelly beans with you? Probably not. If he does, I suggest you may consider saying no...especially if he is insistent! Did you know there are jelly beans that are described as skunk spray, ear wax, and booger? Oh yeah, and if your children have not had them yet ... it's just a matter of time. So, there are these little boxes of jelly beans called Bean Boozled with 20 jelly beans in a box, … [Read more...]
Random Fun & Memory Making
Long weekends....aaahhh! My son on his dirt bike jumping the giant dirt jumps his Dad created for him with a rented back hoe! My daughter in the back field riding her horse at a full gallop...smile broad and heart full! My parents on a four wheeler...Mom giggling and looking like a teenager! Hubby doing yet another project to improve our outdoor oasis! Fireworks ooohhs and aaahhs and my son directing the entire process! My … [Read more...]
Love, Hate and Jillian Michaels
I am happy to report I am still at it! The 30 day shred has hovered in the confines of my DVD player well over two months! And I have just about gotten every word Jillian growls at me memorized. How do I do it? (You sit in wonder and ask.) Sheer stubborn determination... and the idea that the blood pumping so hard through my veins and the oxygen being forced in and out of my lungs will keep me around a long time so that I might someday be a … [Read more...]
Do You Like Who Your Teens Like?
When our children are young we sort of pick their friends. You know it's true - we plan play dates with the kids we want our children to hang out with, we put them into activities with the kids we like. It is comforting to know that your children are being influenced by the children you approve of. Then as they become tweens and teens, who they hang out with becomes less and less under your control. They have a mind of their own and they get … [Read more...]
Teen Wisdom
Yesterday I was having one of those deep and meaningful conversations with my teen daughter ... OK we were having words because we were not seeing eye to eye on something ... OK we were having an argument. Going through teenlife is a whole new mind bending experience when you are sitting on the other side of it as a mom. I have heard it said that the older a child gets the harder it is to parent. Now that I have made it through the baby years, … [Read more...]
Fun Mom Ideas
A friend asked me for some ideas of fun activities over the summer and since all moms are on the look out for things to do I figured I'd just blog about it! I am guessing lots of you are probably recognizing that summer is here and your children are already saying, "I'm bored", what's a mom to do? As far as I'm concerned, summer time means no agenda. We drag our children from task to task during the school year, so for me summer is not so … [Read more...]
Mom Can
Hey Mom...I have a suggestion, the next time you think, Nah, I can't do that! May I suggest you smack yourself upside the head and say out loud - "Heck yeah, that sounds fun - I can do that!" Sometimes I think as moms we do so much and work so hard that when it comes to just stopping and having fun we sabotage ourselves by thinking we can't take the time for the fun things in life. Shame on us. "I can't" is something we teach our children not … [Read more...]
“Mom, Can We Make A Mud Pit?”
Uh...yeah, I guess so! This is why it is important to be a fun mom - you help your children create memories! … [Read more...]
May Madness Moms part 2
How are you this fine May fellow moms? I am fine, just a little busy this month. Off the top of my head... Band Dinner & Auction Volunteer Kentucky Derby Party for Teens Organize National Archery Tournament Hotel and Bus plans for 30 + families Substitute Teach Awards Banquet Work projects for FamilyLife.com Welcome Teas for New Women to FamilyLife Update/Remake of Personal Website (yeah, this one) Untold meetings and … [Read more...]
What You’re Saying