Eight years ago, I carried my screaming four-year-old out the doors of Target and ran for my car, praying no one would call the cops because they thought I was kidnapping her. Luckily all I got was the judgemental stare-down from the Karen Mom. I could hear her thoughts. “That kid is too old for … Continue reading A Neurodivergent Childhood
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The Real Challenge of Parenting…and no, it’s not our kids.
I have four kids whom I love and adore. They are my sun, moon, heart, and all the other ridiculous sappy things. Additionally, I homeschool four said kids. This means they are also the cause of the tic under my left eye and why I sneak chocolate in the pantry on tough days. But even … Continue reading The Real Challenge of Parenting…and no, it’s not our kids.
An Open Letter to the New Home School Momma
To the mom hiding behind your computer screen, searching for the next best curriculum….I know you well. You spent months researching different home school programs, curriculum, groups, and how-to’s. You read every blog, article, meme, and Facebook post that had anything to do with homeschooling. You talked to your spouse, to your friends, and to … Continue reading An Open Letter to the New Home School Momma
The Coconut Chronicles: Why God Gave Me a Boy
When Coconut #1 was about a year and a half, Hubby and I decided we were doing so well with her (she hadn't been to prison, nor was she hooked on drugs) that we wanted to try for a boy. Like we had a say so in it. Anyway, we prayed and God in His … Continue reading The Coconut Chronicles: Why God Gave Me a Boy
The Coconut Chronicles: Journey to the Crazy G
Hanging with the Coconuts is pretty cool. We are in the midst of summer break and I am loving having so much down time to spend with them. However, I must say that this years 4th of July festivities pretty much wore me out. See, we went to the Crazy G Ranch to spend 2 nights with … Continue reading The Coconut Chronicles: Journey to the Crazy G
Conversations With Coconuts 