As things have just progressively gotten worse over the last 2 years, I decided it was time. Ever since Pickle started preschool I have wondered if something was "wrong". I say "wrong" in quotes because having a condition or disability is not wrong, but since it is not normal and interferes with things that is... Continue Reading →
If you read my Halloween Bucket List post, you would have seen the costume I made for Poppy. Her costume was Glinda from Wicked and I, of course, dressed as Elphaba. Last weekend we did our annual trick-r-treat night at the Henry Doorly Zoo. Basically my whole family attends this event; my mom, stepdad, sister,... Continue Reading →
It is official, Pickle is a kindergartner. Where has time gone that he is already old enough for this!? Last week, we went to the school's open house so that we knew what we were doing on the first day (and meet his teacher). It went well. We felt the school setup was odd, but... Continue Reading →
Before having children, I always felt like I would let my kids think for themselves. I did not want them to grow up feeling brain washed or that I would only love them if they were the exact way I thought they should be. I did not want to be the parent who's child felt... Continue Reading →
This last week was a bit dreary. I think it rained for nearly 2 days, seemingly nonstop. I don't mind the rain, though, it can make me feel lazy. Pickle had Monday off from school. Now that I am done with school, I have been trying to play with him more. His imagination is different... Continue Reading →
People always talk about the terrible two's. In my old blog, which no longer exists thanks to that website, I talked about parenting a "three-nager". Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like, a three year old with the attitude of a teenager. I thought we were finally getting a grasp on Pickle's attitude. He... Continue Reading →
If you know me, you would know that my biggest pet peeve is lying. I don't see a point in lying. I have known that one of the values I want my children to have is being able to tell the truth. I especially want them to always feel they can tell me the truth.... Continue Reading →
As a parent, one of our main obligations is protecting our children. It is said that the urge to protect our offspring is instinctive. We go through great lengths to ensure our children are safe. I know everyone has their own ideas on what it means to be a decent person. Part of being a... Continue Reading →
We have almost made it through the first month of preschool for Pickle. A couple of months ago I expressed my Preschool nervousness about him starting school. I wasn't sure how well he would adapt given his social anxiety issues. I wasn't sure how he would react when he finally realized we are not staying with him.... Continue Reading →
