Ah, yes, children! They can bring such joy…but also so much pain. I love each with my whole heart. Mostly they love me back. Sometimes not. Child #3 and I have been on a rough road for long time. He has been through much trauma and many, many changes. I have been there through itContinue reading “I Have Struggled…with My Children”
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Sibling Rivalry
Do you deal with sibling rivalry in your household? Maybe you grew up with it. Maybe your watch your children or grandchildren going through it. What purpose does it serve, you may wonder? Growing up, my older sister and I did not get along well. I don’t think she ever forgave me for being born.Continue reading “Sibling Rivalry”
Saying Farewell
As a parent I think we all expect to be pushed away as our children turn into teenagers, sometimes even at the pre-teen stages. I was ready for that. Well, maybe I was and maybe I wasn’t. What I didn’t expect was the absolute cut off of all contact from my firstborn. What just happened?Continue reading “Saying Farewell”
Back to School!
It’s that time again! Time for children to go back to school! Today, child #4 will be moving into a spot for the week at school. Thursday, child #1 will be returning for the senior year of college! Whew! How did that happen? I am not old enough to have a senior in college!!! GoodnessContinue reading “Back to School!”
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