Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I wasn’t sure what to expect with day 5 of potty training boot camp. Luckily, my hubby and I were both home, which meant tag teaming trips to the bathroom. We stayed on schedule throughout the day. By the afternoon, Princess was telling us when she had to go. She didn’t have an accident…
We started potty training boot camp on a Wednesday, and by Friday things were going well. Princess’s favorite part is flushing the toilet, and closing the seat (in her case, slamming the seat). She also likes washing her hands. It makes her feel all grown up. This time I didn’t have to call daycare to…
Every little girl dreams about her wedding day. As a kid, I remember telling my friends that I wanted to get married at 22, have a kid by 24, and have a fabulous career. I thought I had it all planned. But I never really placed a face on the guy standing next to me…
When I was a little girl, I was a very picky eater. But whenever it rained or snowed, I remember coming home to a bowl of hot soup, like https://makeadish.net/recipe/chrissy-and-jets-carrot-soup/, that hit the spot. There’s something about Jamaican soup that still makes me feel good to this day. Here in the states I noticed the…
I’m sure you’ve heard that “kids say the darndest things.” But after a recent experience, I think the same can be said about grown folks. When a child says whatever comes to mind, it’s usually deemed as being precocious or cute. I’m sure you’ve also heard the saying, “if you don’t have something nice to…
