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    voted off the island.

    Today’s earth shattering news – the spoons have started multiplying again and what was 4 spoons, has now become 6. Secondly, there is still a ridiculous amount of laundry here. Finally, and most shocking of all, I’m still on cohorts…

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting

    the lightbulb is missing.

    I say several things at least 2-3 times a month that I find are applicable to many real life situations. First, stop looking for logic where there is none. This applies to most arguments with teenagers and/or hysterical people, along…

  • Everyday,  School,  Trauma Parenting

    trippin’.

    Monday. It’s my favorite day of the week. Started out great. House was quiet, baked a pie, prepped dinner, did some laundry. The biggest problem before noon was a broken Christmas tree bulb. Sweet! I’ll take it.  As I’m curling…

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting,  Travel

    my limits.

    I try not to make decisions when I’m angry. It’s a work in progress. Sometimes I’m good at it, sometimes not so much. Hubby is pretty aware that he’s not great at it either, so he tells me to wait…

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting,  Travel

    thanksgiving.

    We’ve made it to Thanksgiving. I’m not cooking, I haven’t cooked for Thanksgiving in several years. Instead, I place an order at BJ’s Catering and let them handle the job! So later this afternoon hubby and I will be heating…

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting,  Travel

    Vacation?

    First rule one should never forget… Holidays = trauma behaviors It is almost Thanksgiving. I live in a home filled with children that have, for whatever reason, been separated from their birth families. No matter the circumstances that got them…