I cannot be alone in this. Now given, I have four sons-- a husband, and I am not the neatest gal around, so there are extenuating circumstances----BUT sheesh! The laundry pile in my garage is a monster! I am truly afraid, that one day, Nick will go exploring out there and get lost. It is never ending. What's worse is that the mountain often has mysterious items in it like, cleats, perfectly folded clothing, belts, empty water bottles, it is very strange. Do you think it is possible that my sons throw clean laundry on the floor, then throw it in with the dirty when they clean their rooms???? No, simply not possible. There must be another explanation.
Summer is a wonderful time if you have the luxury to stay home with your kids and enjoy the slower pace. Lazy days, pool time, reading, outings, and spending time at the beach is good for the soul. If you are a parent who keeps your kids home with you vs. sending them to camp--- there is also a dark side to the lazy days of Summer. I know many Moms who say loud and proud, "I can't wait till Summer!! Oh yeah! Only 3 more weeks!!, Oh no! It's over already! We need a few more weeks!!" Are you one of those? Do you say it with a straight face? Ok, maybe you are sincere. Bully for you, you win the Mom medal. Those are NOT my people. I love my kids, don't get me wrong, I really do. I love reading time, and lego time, and swimming, and picnics at the beach-- as much as any other Mom. Let's get real for a minute though. We can't play down the other side of life with kids. The constant fighting The whining The meltdowns (yes one of our guys st...
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