My husband brags about how he had perfect attendance in school. And while I know that, in many ways, this is just another sign of his freakishly perfectionist tendencies and strong immune system, it got me to thinking about how we raise our own two sons. When they are sick, what kind of expectations are […]
It’s Tuesday… And I’m Drained Already
It’s Tuesday and it feels like one of those weeks already. I have horrible indigestion and nausea has suddenly returned (I’m 5 months pregnant), causing me to want to call in sick. But I can’t, due to being enrolled (involuntarily, I might add) in a week-long training course for work. We returned from vacation two […]
Sometimes 75% is Good Enough
Last week I posted about lowering my expectations. Well, in an attempt to put my own advice into action, I took a look back at my week, taking into account those lowered expectations (something I didn’t do a great job of throughout the week). First of all, let me just say that I am a […]
Using All Those Christmas Gifts
Now that all the presents are unwrapped, all the food has been prepared and eaten, and all the relatives have gone home, the real work begins. And I am not talking about the cleaning up. I have always been a person who has lots of hobbies. And who is big on self-development. And my family […]
Going Vegan?! (Or, the things we do for our kids)
This post contains affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of these links and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting my blog in this way! I am seriously debating trying out veganism. Not because I have some burning desire to protect animals or a absolute […]