Posts Tagged by parenting
35 Things About Me on My 35th Birthday!
| December 6, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, General, Inspirations |
Yep two birthdays right in a row. I made sure last year to walk my baby out before it was the 6th of December because no mom should have to share her birthday, let alone their child. I thought it might be fun to tell you 35 things about me, as a way to get to know me a bit better. Jimmy Carter was President the year I was born.… more
I Got Fired!
| August 20, 2012 | Posted by Amee under General, Inspirations |
I have never been fired by anyone or from anything in my life until this past month. A few weeks ago, I received a letter in the mail from my older two children’s pediatrician. In the letter it stated if I did not bring my children up to date in their vaccinations and start vaccinating on The Maryland Healthy Kids Program Schedule they would no longer take care of my… more
Five Simple Steps to Replace Bad Behaviors
| May 10, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism |
Does your child have a behavior that drives you nuts and makes you want to pull your hair out? What about negative behaviors that ruin or destroy items in your home? My son Tristan is five and has autism, and at times many of his repetitive behaviors make me batty. I could scold my son with spankings, time outs, telling him “no” until I am blue in the face, but… more
Change your Child’s Behavior for the Better
| April 16, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Family, Kid's Corner |
Last summer I was a mother ready to pull my long blonde hair out. My two and a half year old daughter Keira was unruly, disrespectful, and down right mean. I knew some of this behavior was due to the fact she could not verbalize her every want or desire clearly, but the tantrums, kicking, biting and screaming were enough to make me wonder what kind of mother I was.… more
Five Ways to Date Your Kids
| April 9, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family, Kid's Corner |
With a new baby sister in the house, spending quality time with my children is important. Mommy and son or daughter dates are one way I make quality time for my children. I feel it is important to spend one on one time with your children. It builds a connection between you and your child, and creates feelings of security, love and self-worth. Many times as parents we become wrapped… more
Get Your Kids To Use Their Utensils
| April 5, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Autism, Kid's Corner |
I am a food lover and part of the fun of food is to pick it up with your hands and shove it into your mouth. This works for some foods, but not all. My son Tristan always prefers his fingers over his fork or spoon, and when he was younger it was difficult for him to hold a utensil. After many hours of occupational therapy, Tristan finally mastered his… more
I Learned How to be a Father from Conan the Barbarian
| February 26, 2012 | Posted by Michael under Dad's Corner, Inspirations |
A good many folks know me, but there are few who probably know I love fantasy and science fiction movies and books. I have loved other worlds since I was a young child. It is a temporary way to escape the harshness of real life, and imagine worlds where boundaries have little meaning, and can be defied and demolished with a sword, a thought or a wave of the hand. … more
A Glutton for Punishment
| February 23, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Do you ever bite off more than you can chew? I tend to do this a lot in my life. I guess I am a glutton for punishment. I pride myself on being an individual who can do it all and without help. This is a downfall of mine at times, but I love the feeling of accomplishing a goal by myself. As a mother of three, with the youngest a… more
Thank God for Guardian Angels
| February 15, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Birth and Baby, Family, Inspirations |
I started my day like any other with cleaning, cooking, laundry, cuddling and playing with my three children. That morning my world froze in a moment of time: thank God for guardian angels. My nine week old baby girl Ayla is very strong, and I went to get our Bumbo chair for her in my bedroom upstairs. I laid her on the chaise lounge part of our sage green… more
The Game of Consistency
| January 30, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Do you ever have days as a parent where around every corner is another mess to greet you? Does even a simple meal at the dinner table turn into a battle of wills? Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever done, but it is also the most difficult. One aspect of parenting I find especially challenging is consistency, but it also is critical to success as a parent. Even… more
My Little American Picker
| January 24, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Sometimes kids have the most annoying habits, but they can be so difficult to correct. Often I find our nearly three-year-old daughter hidden under the table with her index finger inserted as far up her nostril as it will go. The prize, a slimy green booger. Yes, even darling little girls pick their noses. Unfortunately, my daughter thinks booger picking is a second snack. When I tell her to stop,… more
10 Things As a Mother I Love to Hate
| January 12, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
As a mother, I love to play with my children, and give them ample opportunities to use their creativity. While I also like to give them their own time to play, these activities can annoy me to no end. Here is my Mommy list of ten things I love to hate! 1) Glitter: It sparkles, its pretty and makes craft time fun. Unfortunately, this pixie dust makes the rest of… more
A Hairstylist Saves the Day
| January 7, 2012 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Finally, I bit the bullet, and took Keira to get her first hair cut. I thought it would be harder on me than it was to watch those blond curly locks fall to the floor. It was long overdue, and I knew it. In the early part of the summer Keira twirled and twisted her hair with her finger like a candy cane to a knotted mess. It would take… more
The Potty Wars
| December 29, 2011 | Posted by Amee under Family |
Going potty is serious business in our household, especially if you happen to be our daughter Keira. For whatever reason she is potty-competitive, and she must be the first to pee or poop at all costs. She does this to the point of being annoying and downright mean. If anyone states we are going potty she runs screaming like a whirlwind with pants coming down along the way, trouncing everything in her… more
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