Posts Tagged ‘thursday thoughts’
Gratitude
As we look ahead to Thanksgiving next week, my Thursday Thoughts turn to gratitude. On Thanksgiving Day, many families go around the table and say, “I am thankful for…” What a beautiful tradition! Why don’t we do it all the time? Could it be part of your tuck-in routine? If your kids are verbal, could they…
Read MoreSo What?
“Carly’s parents let her play Xbox during the week!” “Johnny doesn’t need to read before he watches TV!” “Sean doesn’t need to wear a jacket when it’s cold.” To these concerns and those like them, I say, “So what?” Maybe Carly has a list of chores and once they’re done and her homework is checked,…
Read MoreYou’re Not the Boss of Me
As you probably know by now, when my thoughts are not on my boys and all the chores I do each week, my focus is squarely on our black lab, Sonny. Sonny is far and away the most energetic dog we have ever had. He is a live wire! I saw this the other day…
Read MoreNovember
My thoughts this Thursday are on my favorite month of the year. I LOVE NOVEMBER! Okay, not parenting related at all, but Thursday Thoughts are my chance to share whatever is on my mind and remind us all (myself included) that moms are people too, with their own ideas and preferences…even if our little ones…
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