Mouse in the house

Okay, so I’m afraid of mice.

I have no idea why.

They need to know

I need you to read this post: Teach Your Children. . . Well, and then I need you to listen to me. Really listen to me.

They’re talking about it

And that’s good.

This morning, I received this note from a friend of mine whose daughter is in the same grade as M:

When it counts

I often doubt myself as a parent. Who among us doesn’t? I have been known to utter the words, “I suck as a mom.”

Some days….

Generally speaking, I’m pretty brave.

To this day

He tells a story about bullying.

“We are not what we are called.”

Never grow a wishbone, daughter….

FOR MY DAUGHTER

By Sarah McMane

“Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.” – Clementine Paddleford

Seeing myself through their eyes

The kids and I have been home sick all week.

All. Week.

Germs

Look, Germs, I’m sick and tired of this crap, alright?

Credit where credit is due

Because I’m nothing if not exceedingly fair and patient, after yesterday’s post, I have to also give credit where credit is due.