Day 3 of total social distancing for us here and for the past week, I've compiled a long list of my favorite resources for parents and kids to keep them busy. I want to preface this blog post by saying a few things first. If all you have time for is to keep food in their bellies, you're doing a great job momma. This is not a time for panic that your kids are not learning, it's a time for closeness. Top resources for kids during social distancing. Click on any image or heading to be … [Read more...] about Top Resources For Kids During Social Distancing
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5 Things Boys Need From Their Mom
What do boys need from their mom Oh my boys...for those who don't know me personally, I have 2 girls and 2 boys. Each one of them is as different as the other, but there are things I believe boys need from their mom no matter how old they seem to be becoming. Here are my top 5 things boys need from their mom. 1. They still need to be touched I can still remember the day my oldest son no longer wanted me to see him naked. He could do it himself and I was no longer needed. Ouch. Doesn't … [Read more...] about 5 Things Boys Need From Their Mom
When you’re a mom who is there, but your mind is somewhere else
The Daily struggle I don't know about you, but I know I'm a good mom, but a lot of the times my mind is somewhere else. I'm doing homework with the kids, but I'm thinking about dinner. I'm tucking them into bed, but rushing it because I want to watch my show. I'm there, but my mind wanders so greatly and so often, I'm afraid I'm missing it. I am missing it I was thinking a lot yesterday about my kids. My daughter asked me no more than 15 times if we were going to have the lemonade stand … [Read more...] about When you’re a mom who is there, but your mind is somewhere else