Welcome to our world. Here is a little window into the the lives of Jay, Tarrah, Haleigh, Haden, Madison and Bowen. We have lots of fun and enjoy each and every day together, in the air or on the ground.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Back To School
The kidos are back to school. They all are so excited and love their teachers. We are expecting great things from them this year. We are so proud of them!
I'm Getting Older!?!
Yes it's true this old gal is marking another year. I truly cannot complain. I am healthy, I have a beautiful family and so many wonderful people I call friends.
I actually had more of a birthday week this year. My parents came down during the week and we took the kids to John's Incredible Pizza and then Dewar's. It was extra special because Jay was able to join us and my adorable red head Chloe too. I started getting flowers Monday morning and they just kept coming. :) We spent the weekend with lots of friends and family at my parents. The kids of course got to go shopping (Thanks to their POP) and we spent time playing board games with my Mama. Truly their is no better way to spend your birthday then surrounded by the people who love you!
I am so thankful that God has blessed me with another year. Another year to be the best that I can be! We are not guaranteed tomorrow and we have to get up each morning with the intent of making a difference. I am excited about another year. Thank you to all who made me feel like a queen for the day, and to the most amazing husband in the world, just when I think you cannot out due yourself.... I love you!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary to the world's greatest parents! So thankful you are mine! xoxoxo
My Baby
School shopping is done and we are starting the school bed time schedule next week. The kids are excited and well, so is Mommy. Although, I find myself thinking about Bowen and how this will be his last year home with Mommy before starting Kindergarten next year. He will start pre-school in September but only for a few days a week. My beautiful baby boy is growing up fast and it makes this Mommy sad. He is my baby and has accomplished so much this last six months. He caught his first fish, learned how to ride a bike and swim and he's only four. I am reminded of that Dr. Seuss book that I love, Oh the place you'll go.... Just not sure mommy is ready..
A Must Read For Divorced Parents
Diss Your Ex, Take a Trip to the Slammer?
Posted by Amy Keyishian on June 17, 2010 at 10:50 AM Comments (11)| Likes (50) .
The parental tug-of-war: never worth itSince I'm a stepmom, this one lies near and dear to my heart. It's one more persuasive reason not to put down your ex in front of your kids: According to the New York Post, a judge gave jail time to a mom who told her daughters their dad, her ex, was a "deadbeat," "loser," and "scumbag," among other lovely things.
She was sentenced to six weekends in jail -- to be served when the kids are on their weekends with dad.
Can you think of a better cautionary tale, reminding you to look for ways to get along with even the most vile ex? Whatever else happened between these two, surely it didn't have to come to this.
Court papers show that in addition to name-calling, the mom planned last-minute trips with her daughters on her ex-husband's weekends (knowing that if he objected, the girls would get angry at him for making them miss a fun time -- oy, do I know this tactic all too well!) and made the girls feel bad if they had fun on Dad weekends.
She sounds like prime Real Housewife material -- except this isn't a staged reality show, it's just plain reality. I know, from experience on both sides of the fence, how painful it is for kids when the parents can't get along. And I also know it's never just one parent's fault.
I also know that many parents know better than to out-and-out name-call, but that plenty opt for more subtle, and I'd argue more painful, ways of showing their disapproval of the ex. They range from giving young children way too much information about the reason for the divorce (I know one mom who said, "The divorce is daddy's fault because he sexed with other women," and maintains this was information her 7-year-old needed despite years of trauma as a result), telling the kids they're sooooo lonely on their weekends away, or making the kids feel disloyal for enjoying time with the other parent.
I've also seen parents complain to the kids that the other parent won't be more friendly. Hey, a little healthy distance is okay, too.
Believe me, I know how hard it is to be cordial with a detestable ex. And it's a horrible irony that ridding yourself of a dreadful relationship just means you have to work harder at getting along. But get along you must -- even if jail time isn't on the horizon, confused and sad kids can be. And I'd rather go to jail than make P miserable for no good reason.
Posted by Amy Keyishian on June 17, 2010 at 10:50 AM Comments (11)| Likes (50) .
The parental tug-of-war: never worth itSince I'm a stepmom, this one lies near and dear to my heart. It's one more persuasive reason not to put down your ex in front of your kids: According to the New York Post, a judge gave jail time to a mom who told her daughters their dad, her ex, was a "deadbeat," "loser," and "scumbag," among other lovely things.
She was sentenced to six weekends in jail -- to be served when the kids are on their weekends with dad.
Can you think of a better cautionary tale, reminding you to look for ways to get along with even the most vile ex? Whatever else happened between these two, surely it didn't have to come to this.
Court papers show that in addition to name-calling, the mom planned last-minute trips with her daughters on her ex-husband's weekends (knowing that if he objected, the girls would get angry at him for making them miss a fun time -- oy, do I know this tactic all too well!) and made the girls feel bad if they had fun on Dad weekends.
She sounds like prime Real Housewife material -- except this isn't a staged reality show, it's just plain reality. I know, from experience on both sides of the fence, how painful it is for kids when the parents can't get along. And I also know it's never just one parent's fault.
I also know that many parents know better than to out-and-out name-call, but that plenty opt for more subtle, and I'd argue more painful, ways of showing their disapproval of the ex. They range from giving young children way too much information about the reason for the divorce (I know one mom who said, "The divorce is daddy's fault because he sexed with other women," and maintains this was information her 7-year-old needed despite years of trauma as a result), telling the kids they're sooooo lonely on their weekends away, or making the kids feel disloyal for enjoying time with the other parent.
I've also seen parents complain to the kids that the other parent won't be more friendly. Hey, a little healthy distance is okay, too.
Believe me, I know how hard it is to be cordial with a detestable ex. And it's a horrible irony that ridding yourself of a dreadful relationship just means you have to work harder at getting along. But get along you must -- even if jail time isn't on the horizon, confused and sad kids can be. And I'd rather go to jail than make P miserable for no good reason.
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