When I commented to Cheyenne early in the winter that our dog Chompers sure had to go out a lot lately she remarked, "He has a tiny bladder...he has the bladder of a squirrel." This caused me to spontaneously laugh out loud. Where does she come up with these things and who even thinks of [...]
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This is not my first rodeo…
I have been at this parenting thing for awhile (June 16th marks 30 years). With three of my four children over the age of 21 I have done the pre-teen/teen years not once, not twice, but three times. I might add that one of those times was with a daughter whose penchant for dramatic flair [...]
She giveth and she taketh away…
I was talking to my oldest daughter Sarah (29) about getting my hair done and showing her a photo of me with the haircut I had awhile back that I plan to revisit. I was telling Sarah that I am over the current cut which I view as a failed experiment. My youngest daughter Cheyenne [...]
No grand jury is necessary…
I think most people consider the word now to be easily defined as addressing something presently (or in that moment) - hence the phrase, "do it now" equates with the intent that something be done that moment. That is how I define now...not next week, not in five minutes - NOW. Amazingly, my children - [...]
What if mama doesn’t want the drama?
Perhaps you are familiar with the saying, "Save the drama for your mama!" Well, that is all well and fine for those folks who aren't the mama. But I ask you - what about the mama? What if mama doesn't want the drama? What if mama would like to be able to deflect the drama [...]
Role modeling how to embarrass your children…
I think sometimes I embarrass my children. Alright, alright - I know that sometimes I embarrass my children. It becomes apparent when they say loudly in public, "Mother - stop - you are embarrassing me!" It isn't intentional (well...it isn't always intentional)...most days my children are embarrassed just because of the things I say and [...]
Jockeying for the First Lady position…
After watching the Barbara Walters Thanksgiving interview with President and Mrs. Obama, Cheyenne spontaneously announced that she wanted to be the First Lady when she grew up. I was taken aback. Here is how that conversation went: Me: You want to be what? Why wouldn't you want to be the President? Cheyenne: The President has [...]
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