Archive for the 'Raising Rugrats' Category

This hurts me more than it hurts you

When it comes to discipline my dad was like a stone statue. I’m sitting here, racking my brain, trying to remember a time my dad ever yelled at me. I mean really, red-faced, spittin’ mad yelled at me. I don’t think there ever was a time. He was never a spanker either. I can’t think [...]

Being Involved

I hate to harp on things, but it’s my blog and I’ll harp if I want to. Recently, Lee had some conversations with Justis about his latest report card and failing grades. And I sent emails to Justis’ teachers to find out what we can do to get Justis caught up and on track. I [...]

It Runs in the Family

Sunday was “Family Day” at church [as well as Pentecost]. So I got to go to Sunday School with Keaton, Skyler and Spencer. Since Skyler & Spencer are about to graduate from preschool and enter elementary school they were invited to attend the regular Sunday School rotation (rather then their preschool room). I thought they [...]

Growing Up Is Hard To Do

With his face red and blood pressure high, Lee had a conversation with Nicci today. Without going in to all of the gory details, Nicci told Lee that Justis will never live with us again. Apparently he was miserable when he lived with us last year because we treated him like a child. Well, golly. [...]