2019 Let’s Get It
So we all have goals. I believe in doing daily, weekly, monthly and of course yearly goals. I told you I am the type that carries around 2 planners. One for my life and family life and the other just…
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Ask Toi: How do I handle my ex-husband when I’ve asked him to clean his home before the kids come for their visits?
Back story for my readers is they have a custody order to split time. It’s been working. The problem is the kids are old enough to verbally state that not only is the home unclean but its more or less…
Ask Toi: Do you think people should go to counseling before having Children?
Yes and no. I think that if you have had things happen in your childhood that affects your ability to raise your children then yes. If once you have children you notice things that come up, by all means run…
The Worst Advice I Have Ever Received…
So I think bad advice is any advice that is strictly from another person that doesn’t take into account your life. There is not one word that fits everyone. We think that just because it seems like good advice that…
Teach the Babies-You’re Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea
So this week the recurring theme has been forgiveness. This is a tough lesson for many adults let alone my own son. This week for both of my older kids the trying to teach them to understand that its okay…
Why I never forget my Kids for Valentine’s Day
I hear all the time people complain that Valentine’s Day isn’t for kids. Meaning that you shouldn’t get them anything because it’s a day for romantic gestures. For me I don’t and have never seen it in that light alone. …
What are you Grateful for?
The only time we talk about gratefulness is around Thanksgiving. You hear everyone repeat what they are grateful for. If you come from a big family as I do, by the time Aunt Sally speaks her gratefulness you’re almost tapped…
Camp is Over, Lessons were learned
Yay I do apologize for all of the parents who weren’t able to get your children into camp. This blog is not meant to stir up any ill feelings you had having to scramble for your little people. I feel…
Life Lessons from a Former Stay at Home Mom
Listen having a child is a Christmas miracle. It is not to be taken for granted. Every time I hear of a Mom who lost their life-giving birth it hurts my heart. Women and their bodies go through the most…
Mother’s Day Do NOTS
So yes it’s Mother’s Day and the day can be super beautiful however there are a few things you don’t want to do: If a woman isn’t pregnant or at least hasn’t confirmed it with you, do NOT ask her…