Today was a rough day with a capital R

At 7:30 this am, I found myself sitting in front of my son’s 2nd grade teacher.

My Girl Scout cookies arrived today!

Happy Hump Day, everyone! If I time it correctly, I can enter my cookie coma 5 minutes after my son goes to bed. :)

Consistency is a single parent’s best friend

My ex-husband has been out of town on business this week, which means that we haven’t had to move our son from home to home. In a word, it’s been SOOO nice. Trey and I have been able to establish a consistent routine.

In the morning, we eat a healthy breakfast, clear the table, do a chore or two, and then get ready to leave the house. We find our way to the park for some fun time and then back to the house for some quality time together. This weekend, we visited the library (which we used to do a lot more), taught Sunday School, and did laundry together.

To all the new parents out there, take your time with your mini-mes. Be consistent with how you show them love, and establish a schedule that’s not rushed. Love your kiddos with all your heart, take time out to laugh about the silliest thing, and more than anything else . . . be consistent!

Thinking about writing a book

Putting words to paper is definitely a passion of mine. Black ink on white paper . . . that’s me. If I couldn’t write, I’m not sure what I’d do with my hands. :)

I met up with some old co-workers of mine on Thursday and ended up re-connecting with Mrs. Marla Alupoaicei, an author and speaker. What an inspiration! These are a few of her current works:

1. Your Intercultural Marriage: A Guide to a Healthy, Happy Relationship

2. Generation Hex: Understanding the Subtle Dangers of Wicca

3. In the Flow: Spiritual Insights for Living a More Creative Life

So now I’m on a journey to draft my first proposal for submission to a publisher. Wish me well . . . :)

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Why is it that when most areas of my life are in balance, there’s always one that won’t cooperate?

Let me start out by saying that I love my son. I really do. But this past Thursday, I would have sold him for $5. (Maybe even $4.)

Why, you ask? Because of plain ol’ outright disobedience.

The boy decided to take his birthday money to school with him. That’s $400! Thank goodness he didn’t get pushed into a locker and his money taken. When I asked him why he came into my room and took that money off my dresser, he said that he “wanted to see how much money [I] had.” What?! What kind of excuse is that? Am I overreacting, or has anyone else experienced something similar with their boys?

I was so angry, so hurt, and so shocked at my 8 YO’s decision. We had JUST talked about putting $180 in the bank and spending $20. (The other $200 came in the form of a Wal-Mart gift card.) And then for him to sneak into my room while I’m getting dressed, take the money, and disobey me by carting it off to school . . .  ugh! *tearing up* I just don’t get it. ???

Every other area of my life seems to be in a somewhat balanced state at the moment—except for parenting. Don’t get me wrong do –I praise God that I have been blessed with the opportunity to raise a child. I do. But man, sometimes he makes me think of selling him at next month’s garage sale, right alongside the old workout DVDs. :)

I’m sure I’ll get over this soon. Just needed to get it off my chest. Thanks for “listening.”