Raising Kids

I Might Be In A Fight With An 8-Year-Old

I am an honest person.  Every time I use a public restroom that has that toilet sink combo in the stall, I come out and tell anyone that is in the bathroom that “I totally washed my hands already? and … Continue reading

Parenting Pop Quizzes

Do you know that I am constantly having those dreams where I think I am late for an exam, or realize I haven?t studied for a really important test?  I wake up so relieved that I am not in school.  … Continue reading

What I Tell My Kids, But They Don’t Fully Understand

Last week I had school orientation for all of my kids, Seventh, fifth, and third.  It?s always a nerve-wracking couple of days.  Will they like their teachers? Will they have friends in their classes? But no matter those answers, there … Continue reading

My Kid Thinks He’s Spoiled

When your kids have been away all summer, sometimes the parent may fantasize about them.  Like, I wish they were here. We have so much fun together! I can?t wait for the activity and noise again.  Then they come home, … Continue reading

Dads Care Too!

Not really a post today.  Just funny.  Well, I think it’s funny. So as you know, kids are at camp.  It has been so long that I am starting to feel a little bad about it.  We are entering our … Continue reading