I couldn’t really give a toss if he gets top marks in his schoolwork, if he makes the top team, if he gets invited to all the best parties, if he gets an after school job (unless you happen to be my 15 y o reading this then yes I really do care about your marks. Like, A...
This blog is about Mamapumpkin: A strong, kick-ass Mom who worked full time juggling several jobs - the full-time paid job, the raising of her 2 kids (she gets paid in kind for this) and the volunteering job for various charity organisations and parenting websites. Needless to say, she...
My Dream Job 2020 has been weird! I won’t bore you with a recap of everything negative that has happened. We’ve all had our struggles this year and I am certainly no different. However, something really amazing happened to me at the start of this pandemic. Something that I had praye...
We’re at an impasse and I’m ready to get a job just to spite him. Visions of Nanny Ratched play out in my head. I sigh. It’s time to change the subject. “So are you hungry? Do you want macaroni and cheese?” “Yeah,” he says. “Thanks.” ...
Especially when you don’t have a prominent chin to start with and when you are constantly wincing with pain. Let’s just say, I’m glad no one could capture that moment. You know it’s not a pleasurable massage when the therapist is saying, “Good job. You’re doing great. Almost...
Once fall comes around everyone gets into the pumpkin mood… lattes, soups, desserts, you name it. As much as I love pumpkin, I love butternut squash just a bit more, especially during this time of the year. Mind you, sadly, there is no autumn in Miami, however, it’s just a state...
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Flexibility. Whether it’s curriculum, taking time off, or giving my kids the time they need to master a subject, I would say that flexibility has been the best part of homeschooling. We are not on anyone else’s calendar. We can sleep in, if we need it. When Life gets hectic, we...
And if that describes you, check out this post: Breastfeeding Gets Easier (So Stick With It!)1. Get the Right LatchThis is KEY. If we don’t have the right latch, we end up with really sore and perhaps damaged and cracked nipples. There’s a TON of great resources online that ...
Instead, she gets a job. Mama is disappointed and wants her to get a good education. Every week, Christine piles her earnings on the kitchen table, offering them to Mama, but Mama refuses to take them. Then, Papa earns a little extra money and tells Mama it is time for her to buy ...