Parenting – Jacqueverse

Strange Parenting Moment

The other day we were having a bit of a growing up issue with my eleven year old. He was wanting more independence and having that “left out feeling”. This was all brought about by a kindergartner at my school telling him he gets to play Call of Duty (don’t even get me started onContinue reading “Strange Parenting Moment”

She is Fierce!

This is a photo from our recent family vacation. It was dusk and the kids were wild so we took them out to the beach to run. The boys headed into the water to play while my daughter dashed back and forth trying to dodge the crashing waves. She is a little handful. SheContinue reading “She is Fierce!”

Sarcastic Parenting

Parenting can sometimes be a little tricky, obviously this is an understatement, it is always tricky. But sometimes I feel like it is even more so and not only does my child end up getting corrected, but I am forced to learn a lesson myself. For instance, when my 3rd grader complains loudly, for likeContinue reading “Sarcastic Parenting”

Kicking Out Mommy Guilt

Mommy guilt wasn’t something I often struggled with until recently. Now I seem to struggle with it all of the time. Having a demanding work schedule along with my responsibility to my photography clients, writing and my role as Municipal Liaison (ML) for my regional NaNoWriMo, has left me with not a lot of quality time. That isContinue reading “Kicking Out Mommy Guilt”

Wordless Wednesday: Ban Bossy

Running on Fumes: On “Barely Doing it”

I was encouraged to participate in a blog link party sponsored by “How Do You Do it” after commenting on Twitter that I could write about barely doing it and advice on just coping and getting by in motherhood and life. You can see the tweet below. The reason I responded like that was becauseContinue reading “Running on Fumes: On “Barely Doing it””

What’s in a Name

This morning, after my youngest called me about 50 times while I was in the bathroom, I had the idea that changing my name to “I’m Ok!” would be the best thing ever. So every time they screamed at me, they’d just be saying “I’m ok!” and I’d be all “That’s great!” and go backContinue reading “What’s in a Name”