I adore my litte boy. Really I do. There are the good moments, the hugs smoochy kisses and really fun times......but, today is not one of those days. Braxton is almost five, well, he turns five in September, but his tantrums aren't getting any better. Braxton is kicking, screaming and all that good stuff that comes with those tantrums. I'd love to blame it on ... Read the Post
Summertime Tantrums
Back to School- One more week to go!
My kids will go back to school next week. Jonathan will be a Junior. Kendallyn will be a Freshman, and Myelie will be in 7th grade. Of course, we are NOT prepared:( No school supplies nor any school clothing has been purchased. (Not by choice, however, just due to non-existent back-to-school funds.)Not only are we NOT prepare with clothing and supplies, I have to get my two oldest registered and ... Read the Post
Busy life, busy times
Gawrsh, life has been busy! ( In a good way.) My oldest, Jonathan, who is almost 17 is busy with his music. He is getting ready to made a recording of a couple of his songs wih his band. He is a little bit sad, as his girlfriend (a girl I do approve of, thank heavens) left for Italy for a foreign exchange student program, and Jonathan is missing her. He doesn't like to hear me say the old saying, ... Read the Post
Potty Drama!
I don't what's going On!!!!!! My three year old, who was fully potty and poopy trained is NOW wanting to be back in diapers! I just do not get it. I thought we were doing everything right, But my little guy, who was obsessed with going potty on the toilet has lost interest.Part of me is sighing with selfish relief, because Braxton was 'going potty' every five minutes. He seemed to think that ... Read the Post
Busy Times!
Boy, life has been busy from a motherhood point of view. I didn't really feel well this pastweek, but I managed the best I could. My husband, Jon went on his final salmon fishing trip of the season at the Deschutes and was gone Friday and Saturday. Fine and dandy, but I had to take my son and his new little girlfriend on their 'first date.'I am actually glad that my year old son isn't driving ... Read the Post
From Toddler to Teen…..which is easier?
Today I took my daughter to a swimming party in our old town of Molalla, where they were greatful to meet up with old pals since we hadn't seen them for a few months. When we got to the pool I felt a slight twinge of guilt that I wasn't planning to take Braxton into the water, but quickly was reminded as to why I don't like to take him out to do anything much in public, as he threw a giant ... Read the Post