by Pamela Zimmer | Jan 14, 2013 | General Parenting
“Patience is a virtue.” Whoever said that must not have had kids – or maybe they did? The past few months I’ve been telling myself that I am practicing patience – for many reasons (the first one being the most obvious in the plain fact...
by Pamela Zimmer | Dec 28, 2012 | General Parenting
It’s the end of the first week of winter break. Zack has two weeks total off school. Will had Monday and Tuesday off work, so essentially it’s a three-day week for the boys and I. Thank goodness tomorrow is Saturday again! Thank goodness Zack has a friend...
by Pamela Zimmer | Dec 21, 2012 | General Parenting
It’s December 21, 2012. 12/21/12. Supposedly it’s the end of the world. I don’t believe it is. I am not judging those that believe otherwise, I just choose to believe our world has a long journey ahead, with endless peace and happiness to come. What...
by Pamela Zimmer | Nov 19, 2012 | General Parenting
Oh, another bedtime that ends in Mommy (me) apologizing for screaming and yelling – mostly directed towards Brayden these days. I hate it. I hate feeling angry when it’s supposed to be all loves and cuddles and tucks into bed. Bed-time has become...
by Pamela Zimmer | Nov 7, 2012 | General Parenting
Yes, I did it. I did it twice, in fact. And both times it felt really good. I was hot on fire and ready for a third time. No, it’s not what you think. Although, that does sound like a little bit of fun… *wink wink* Wait? Are we on the same page here? Um,...
by Pamela Zimmer | Oct 28, 2012 | General Parenting
I woke this morning to Brayden repeating the words “shut-up!” Over and over and over and over. He was happy about it, and I could hear both boys laughing hysterically, but it doesn’t change the fact that he shouldn’t have been saying it. I know...