It started with a shelf. That’s usually how it always starts. It’s one item, in one room, that I want to rearrange so that, when I look at it, it offers some glimpse of serenity in the chaotic mess. Like every half-hatched plan I work up in my mind...it usually goes far beyond a simple… Continue reading If By Cleaning…You Mean Total Destruction
Tag: children
County Fair Detox
These county fair things are no joke, you guys. No joke at all. This year was another 4H year and though it didn't go as planned, it was still enough of a success to provide proud moments for my little 4H'ers. We entered two chickens this year for the fair which was done at break-neck,… Continue reading County Fair Detox
Parenting Hurts
There are so many angles I could work with off of that simple statement - Parenting Hurts. It hurts when we watch our babies grow up, when we have arguments with them, then they headbutt us at night when jumping on their beds even after we told them NOT to. There are a lot of… Continue reading Parenting Hurts
Sharing is Caring
I recently read a blog post written by a woman who is adamant that she will not make her children share. Now, I’m going to try to stay as far off my soap-box as possible but the ludicrous nature of this blog just...stuns me. I read it and thought “........what is this?!?!” So when my friend tagged… Continue reading Sharing is Caring