by Amy LeForge | Jan 27, 2011 | Tween
Getting children to be obedient can be a tricky thing. I know this will ruffle some feathers, but there are times in life when I expect the boys to do something simply because I’ve asked. Period. Of course I try to share the logic behind my directions and...
by Amy LeForge | Oct 26, 2010 | Tween
After spending a relaxing weekend away, you would think I’d come back all patient and have some stress-free time with the boys. This especially because the younger boys are visiting Grandma (and doing school with her) this week. Nope. Today hasn’t been...
by Amy LeForge | Sep 29, 2010 | Home Schooling
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...
by Amy LeForge | Jul 22, 2010 | Discipline
A theme I keep coming back to in this blog is the disconnect between my work ethic and the boys’. I am a workaholic. Plain and simple, I’d rather be pursuing a task than sitting still. The older I get, the more I want to be completing things. Don’t...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 29, 2010 | Parenting
We’ve had the dog for seven months now. She’s adorable and wonderful, but not completely housebroken. I think it has something to do with the fact that we’re constantly just taking her out instead of encouraging her to let us know she needs to go....
