I can’t wait to label my child. I realize what an inflammatory statement that is, but it is categorically, without hesitation, true. If I'm being honest, he has quite a few labels already: Cute, smart, stubborn, unique, high needs, emotional, creative—the list goes on. But I’m looking for a … [Read more...]
So what – I label my children – and so do you
After writing my last post a hard pill to swallow I received a nasty response from someone (I chose not to approve it under my comments section) who accused me of degrading my children and stated that I label each and everyone of my children and don't allow them to be who they really are and if I … [Read more...]
Label it
Last week I wrote about how it all started. Today, I'd like to address where we've ended up - at least in terms of what to call what we're doing. There's a lot of labeling in our world. It's certainly easier to judge someone when you can shoehorn them into a box and slap a label on the outside. … [Read more...]
That’s My Name
Recently my daughter came home from a birthday party clutching a sheet of stickers and exclaiming that it was the coolest loot bag ever. How cool could it be, I wondered, contemplating past loot bags full of Dollar Store bargains and stale candy?What was so cool about these stickers was that they … [Read more...]
The Truth
I have a reputation of sorts, for being overly organized. People poke a little fun at me for it. Some even ask for my advice or help. The truth is though, I'm equal parts obsessively organized and total slob. My house is no stranger to clutter. Some days it's like I have split personalities and they … [Read more...]