Being Enough “Did I stop and read to her today? Did I get down and play enough? Did I yell? Did I make her feel important or was I too busy?” I don’t know about you but I know that as a mom I struggle with thoughts like this almost daily. “Did I do enough?”…
If you are worried that your toddler will never use the toilet, don’t be. It’s normal for parents to get anxious. No one wants a three year old in a diaper. But I’m here to tell you that sometimes this does happen, but not very often. I think that there is a misconception about toilet…
Hello, my name is Betty and I am a recovering control freak. I want to control everything. I am a planner. I am a perfectionist. So, you can imagine what life is like with me. I am rarely the life of the party. I like to plan the party, but not attend it. …
A Momma’s question was brought to my attention a couple of days ago and today I’m going to do my best to answer. “My two year olds Doctor said that my son is underweight and that I need to feed him more. He is a picky eater and he will not eat the food I…
I had three kids in tow, a pregnant belly, bags falling off my shoulders, and cupcakes balanced in one hand as I ran through the doors. I’m sure I looked more like a backpacker late for a train than an organized mom headed to homeschool day at the YMCA. The kids had various classes. I…
I would not be able to stay as connected with others if it were not for texting and emails. This makes me sad because it’s not as personal as a phone call, or real card in the mail, or a surprise drop by visit. Now that my kids are older it’s getting somewhat easier to…
I will never forget this one particular day I had with my daughter when she was four. It was one of those days where I didn’t get out of my pajamas until late in the day. I had a horrible migraine headache. All my plans had to be set aside. I was frustrated. By the…
There is a spider web on my kitchen light that is driving me crazy and I’m scared of heights. Climbing a ladder makes me dizzy and to be honest, just looking at a ladder makes my palms sweat. Being afraid of heights has kept me from doing things I want to do. This use to…
Age’s three to five is so much fun! Well most of the time. Their play is filled with imagination and they are curious about everything. My background is in Early Childhood Education and I have worked with this age group for over twenty years. I just love them. They are creative, honest, and lovable. And…
When I was at my son’s first real hockey game a couple of weeks ago I felt butterflies in my stomach, dizzy, and nauseous. My ears were aching by all the loud cheering and shouting. I thought I was going to pass out and so I sat on my seat like a heavy brick…
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