parenting

  • Approval Addiction

    You read that right… I have an approval addiction. This means that I care about what people think of me. I wish I could be those hard ass moms who don’t give two cents about what other moms think of them…or even what their own kids think of them. But I do. This summer, I…

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  • Proactive cooking

    I have been beating myself up as a mom because I am NOT proactive. I mean seriously. I have a problem with waiting until the last minute, rushing, stressed, and dragging my kids behind me. I know this can all be prevented if I would just do some preplanning and be more proactive. So I…

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  • I have five children. Five. Four of which still live at home. So when we take road trips it’s like preparing for the end of the world. I’m not one of those moms that does a lot of night before prep. I should be more proactive and at times, I feel really guilty that I…

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  • I have taught my kids that being honest is more important than anything. I can’t stand it when they lie. Me: Did you brush your teeth? Middle son: Yes, you can feel my toothbrush. Me: Nah, I want to smell your breath. *sniff* You did NOT brush your teeth son. Middle son: Yes I did!…

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