FFYF: Adorable Gentleman Edition
It’s Friday! Happy day, everyone! And time once again for some fun and smiles here at Fun For Your Friday (the official blog carnival dontcha know). This week’s smile is brought to us by Captain Earthquake and his attempts at gentlemanly behavior. Last week we were on...
Cyber Patrol Online Protection: A Review
Have you been following the news about cyberbullying and all the bad stuff that's been happening as a result lately? Horrible. One thing I worry about is my kids getting into trouble online and me not knowing what's going on. Thankfully, Tiffany from CyberPatrol...
Dare I Accuse Him of Maturing?
Now that TechnoBoy and The Mercenary are nearly teens, they’ve been working hard to perfect some of the more famous adolescent behaviors. Grunts, mood swings, sleeping late, eating at odd hours, and ohhhhh, the angry glares are all part of the repertoire. It started...
Traveling With Kids and Without Stress
(editor's note: Today we have a guest post from Alisa Gilbert. Please comment make her feel welcome!) Traveling with kids can be a challenge, to say the least. But it’s a great opportunity for families to bond and for parents to show children the wonders of the world...
FFYF: Lap of Luxury Edition
A buddy of ours agreed to do some roof work yesterday. He brought along his 19 year old nephew to help. All day long, the nephew took directions and carried tools and supplies up and down the ladder at his uncle's bidding. Late in the afternoon, The Mercenary...
Why Your Family Needs a Savings Safety Net (and How to Create One)
editor's note: I'm thrilled to introduce Mark Hooson, today's guest author. He has sound advice that any family could use to their benefit, especially in these difficult financial times. Welcome, Mark! It's a clichéd sentiment, but balancing your family’s budget every...
Adolescent Anger is Flaring Up
Today was a day filled with conflict, yet I sit here feeling mighty peaceful. The Mercenary has been getting angry with me on a daily basis, and his disrespectful behavior has been on the increase for some time. I actually understand the anger; between the hormones...
FFYF: The Boy Can Spell Edition
Scene: our house. Adults upstairs, Captain Earthquake in the basement at the computer. Captain Earthquake: Dad??? I need to spell baking soda. Hubby: b-a-k-i-n-g... CE: what? wait!! b....a....what?? H: k... CE: k H: i.... CE: (mutters) where's i? oh! I!!! H: n CE: n!...
Cooperation Is Such a Joy
I've been a bit of a bummer lately I think, complaining about stress and a new school year and so on. So today?? Good news! I'm seeing some cooperation! We're stopping for lunch shortly with almost everyone done with half their schoolwork. Several things have...
When You Feel Like You’re Drowning
Around here, it seems like September is the month for just drowning in stress. With the new school schedule, there are always changes. On top of that, the boys usually aren't fond of transitioning from summer break back to schoolwork anyway. So we all struggle. We're...