FFYF: Cute Boy With Puppy Edition
Hullo Friends! I've shared several fun stories over the last several Fun For Your Friday editions, and realized yesterday that it's time for a picture. This one makes me smile, so I though you'd like it too. Don't you think TechnoBoy is just adorable with the puppy?...
When There’s Too Much To Do
When there's too much to do, that's when you scream, right? Okay, maybe that's not the best choice. I guess we'll go with option two: buckle down and focus on the ol' ToDo list. There's actually been some progress there, and that's encouraging. We've got some...
FFYF: Too Much Screen Time Edition
The older boys were gone all weekend, which meant the younger boys had no competition for computer playtime. Everyone is particularly fond of a game called Roblox, in which players create worlds and games with their own rules with characters that look vaguely like...
I’m Not Raising Bottom-Dwellers
There's a conversation I have with the boys....often. The nutshell version: boys claim to be overworked and underpaid. I laugh in their faces. They're unhappy, they complain about how difficult life is. I laugh some more and insist they do whatever task is before...
FFYF: Send Him Away Edition
If there's anyone who has difficulty getting along with his brothers lately, it's Captain Earthquake. As a young man possessed of rather a strong temper, maintaining his cool can be tricky. And once he's a little mad....well, things usually progress from there. Both...
That’ll Be Five Dollars, Please
I think I found a solution to the "one wrong deserves another" problem today. The Manager was the first boy up this morning, taking out the dog. He quickly delivered her to snuggle with the older boys and headed back to bed, which is where I found him when I got up....
FFYF: Pathetic Threat Edition
Welcome again to Friday, Internets! If you're new here and visiting from Ultimate Blog Party 2010, this is my weekly blog carnival Fun For Your Friday. Feel free to join in soon! FFYF is all about sharing a smile to make the last day of the work week go a little...
Ultimate Blog Party 2010
Welcome, UBP visitors! So glad you've decided to stop by. My name is Amy, and I'll be your host here at Earnest Parenting. Basically we write about....parenting here. Betcha didn't see THAT coming, did you? I'm the homeschooling mother of two sets of twin boys that...
The A B C’s for Parenting
Hello, friends! We have a lovely article today from Debbie Bills. Debbie writes about happiness over at her blog, HappyMaker Now. Do make her feel welcome*, won't you? A is for ATTITUDE: Teach those little ones to have a good attitude and they clearly will grow up to...
4 Links, a Freebie, and a Prize
I've got some fantastic resources for you today, Internets! Read on: Emma from AccreditedCollegesOnline contacted me this week to share an article she's proud of. How to Raise a Brilliant, Bilingual Baby: 100 Tips, Tools, & Tricks is exactly what it claims to be: a...