I lamented over the fact that her little girl days were numbered. Well, you guys, it’s happening. She’s growing up.

My husband always felt super competitive against his brother, which led to a lot of sibling rivalry as well. Because of this, my husband and I always said that we would work hard to make sure our kids are not competitive with each other!

Set your expectations low. They are toddlers, and their goal in life is to test their limits. Remember – Kids need almost nothing to be happy. Leave the electronics at home, let them play in the dirt, let them dig worms and count trees, and help them foster those imaginations!

Thinking about sending my baby off to kindergarten makes me want to rewind time and burst into tears!

It’s crazy how some days it feels like my children are listening to EVERY word a person says, yet other days they don’t seem to hear a word they are told. When my children repeat something I wish they weren’t saying, I start to question where they could have heard that from.

My husband and I have talked a lot about that a lot this week. Truth of the matter: we can’t shelter our kids. We can’t let them walk through life with blinders. So, what values can we instill in them to help fend off the bad?

The time to take care of our health and prevent diseases, like Alzheimer’s, is NOW. What, you’re too young for dementia? Most likely, yes, you are too young to have dementia right now (no, mommy brain doesn’t count).

But don’t assume all roads lead to Destination Disaster. By planning and keeping expectations in check, a road trip can be a sure route to cherished family memories.

Homeschooling is a job. As a homeschool mom, I am responsible for teaching our children. And yes, we can take a break day here and there, but what if I can still have my children learn on “those days”? Then “those days” can be a successful day.

Now, the only journal I keep is a small, 5-year daily calendar with about 4 tiny lines for each day. You only have space for one single memory per day. I bought this calendar when my twins were born four years ago, and I have not kept up very well until this year.