Tag Archives: boys

I don’t recall praying to practice patience

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It’s funny how kids wreck your idea of how things should be.

Two of my children this weekend impressed me with their sudden grown-up like behavior. Another is still young enough to be considered In-Training Mode.

And the last one, old enough to know what is expected?

Disrespectful. Disobedient.

My reaction?

Anger. Frustration. Embarrassment.

And I know what the real problem is… my pride.

I worry how I look in public.

I hate looking like a bad mom.

I despise not having it all together, undone by a Little Person in my own tribe.

Am I the only mother who needs to let go of the idea of perfection and control?

I suspect I’m not.

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Be afraid

Dreaming freedom

YouTube video: a holiday walk on the beach

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Finally, here is the video I talked about making the other day. This is my first serious attempt at editing and I’m happy with it for the most part. Next time, I’m going to play with the audio to see if I can remove, or at least reduce, the wind noises near the microphone. Let me know what you think and how I can make improvements.

Life with boys: smashing, bashing and other uncivilized behavior

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My latest at New Jersey Moms Blog:

I don’t understand the male mind.

I have two boys and two girls. My girls I get, I know where they are coming from, we are connected in the sisterhood of femaleness. When Susan wants to be alone, doesn’t want me to see what she’s writing or wants the kitchen free to make coffee cake without me watching, I get it. When her little sister cuddles her baby doll and stuffed animals, carrying them around the house as their mommy, I understand that too. I see myself in their actions.

But do I relate to my boys? Not so much. Boys are a mystery. The thought processes leading them into their crazy tricks- where does it come from?

To read the rest of the post follow this link. If you have boys, I’d love to read your comments.