Motherhood, Marriage, and Homeschool-an honest look at it all
It’s Sunday morning. I decided to make breakfast hours ago. I’ve just been waiting for my son to wake up. I read somewhere that teens need extra sleep, so sometimes I let him sleep in. Today, that’s 11 am. I walk in his room and look past the pile of dirty clothes on the floor, [...]
My oldest: Mom! I have to show you this! Me: (sounding unexcited) What is it? MO: Oh, nevermind. You probably won’t care. Ouch. Me: Show me. I want to see! Really. MO: (surprised) Ok! MO: (He grabs the laptop) Check this out. MO: (He begins typing) When you translate the phrase, “I like [...]
When I lay down at night I am filled with regret. I regret not seizing the moments when my teen son tried to get my attention. I regret losing my patience with my youngest. I regret not praising my boys enough. I regret not being present. Lately, I’m usually irritated or distracted and I don’t do a [...]
Many of the posts I share about my son’s specials needs reflect the heartfelt love of a mother who understands her child. Those posts capture my heart to give him what he needs, love him no matter what, and be his soft place to land. But today… I don’t feel like being soft. I’m tired. I’m irritated, [...]
My son never wants to go anywhere with me these days. The every day errands I run are just not up to par. Now that he’s allowed to stay home alone sometimes, he thinks he never has to go anywhere. What’s the point, right? Honestly, I can’t blame him. If I had the luxury of not running [...]
