Like New Years Eve and the beginning of a new school year, I find myself reflecting. I often do the same on my birthday. What I know is that the birthdays of today are quieter than those in my twenties. The parties aren’t as late in the night and they aren’t as crowded. Those birthdays … Continue reading
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Are You the Fun One?
If you are lucky like me, you are parenting your child with someone who you love and respect. Parenting is a marathon and a team is absolutely necessary. I know that my son is aware of our distinct differences. I am the schooling, zombie battling, sticking to the rules and allowance chart mama. If there’s … Continue reading
Blink Of An Eye Journey
The other day, I found an old video on a forgotten video camera. It showed my son’s birthday (I think it was his 2nd or 3rd) and Christmas morning from the following year. I was mesmerized by what I saw on that two-inch screen. Images of my son opening presents, dancing and celebrating the moment. … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato Writes!
A few weeks ago, I shared that my son had started writing for fun again. I was so thankful. I wouldn’t say that this happened without some level of “encouragement” from his writing mama. I had heard a successful author talk about his writing career. He said that he had been homeschooled and he shared … Continue reading
What’s Up, Doc?
It had been a long time since my son had been to the pediatrician. We are blessed that my TBP doesn’t get sick often. When you have a highly introverted child who doesn’t seek opportunities to play with other kids and washes his hands a lot due to sensory issues, flu germs are less prevalent. … Continue reading
Gimme A Break
Tonight, I had my own version of a mini break down. I was feeling stressed and inadequate and overwhelmed with all that I thought that I should do. Thankfully, It wasn’t in front of MyTBP because it wasn’t pretty. Let me explain… At some point between early morning swimming lessons, homeschooling, and laundry, I sat … Continue reading
Halloween Recovery
I’m not suggesting that the calendar was designed to stack the deck against me, but there’s something cruel about having Halloween and Daylight Saving occurring on the same weekend. I’m not sure what we are still recovering from most. Could be the sugar, the artificial coloring, the socializing, the sudden screams from motion activated skeletons, … Continue reading
Outgrown Tater
It had been awhile, since I walked through the doors of our local independent toy store that we used to frequent often for “incentives” or bribes if I’m being honest. Today, we had thirty minutes left of our babysitting time and thought we would stop in before we headed home. Like most parents, our thoughts … Continue reading
Gratitude: Guest Post Style
One day, when I needed to be reminded about gratitude, I came across Robin. I had never read her work before, but she had left some thoughtful comments on my site. On this particularly challenging day, I decided to take the time to go to her site and read more. I am glad that I … Continue reading
Lessons of the Weekend
It’s rare that I do something for me, just me; however, this weekend I did it. We packed up the Subaru, with my TBP and the two dogs, and we headed to an island rental house that would serve as home base while I attended writing classes. My writing was critiqued and my mind was … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato 