Parenting Boys
It takes a special mom and a really big tribe to raise a slew of boys. I offer as much advice as I can from my experiences being a mom of five sons for the last 28 years, in hopes that it can help you out...even just a little bit.
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WHAT SHOULD THE PARENTS OF THE GROOM EXPECT TO PAY FOR?
Your son has let you know that he is getting married. Now what? What should you, as the parents of the groom, expect to pay for in the upcoming nuptials? I will tell you what I have read on the internet and then I will tell you what I did, as the mother (I am not married to my sons father). EXPENSES BASED ON WHAT I FOUND ON THE INTERNET Traditionally, the brides family paid for everything. Nowadays, things have been split a little bit as the costs of weddingS have increased. These are some suggestions for weddings, now. SUGGESTIONS…
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YOUR SON GOT ENGAGED, NOW WHAT? My top 10 tips.
Congratulations on your childs engagement and congratulations on your new daughter in law! Here are my tips for surviving and, hopefully, enjoying this new experience. MY TOP 10 TIPS FOR YOUR SONS ENGAGEMENT AND UPCOMING WEDDING 1. KNOW YOUR OWN EXPECTATIONS It is important to ask yourself–maybe even write down–the expectations that you have for your sons engagement and upcoming wedding. It will help you to know what is motivating your choices and driving your feelings. 2. ABANDON THOSE EXPECTATIONS, NOW Honestly, this is a necessity. You won’t survive the emotional toll that this may take on you unless you…
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THE INTERSECTION
This is a post that I wrote for our church blog. We all find ourselves at intersections in life; but this is unlike one of those spiritual intersections. Read along as I go for a leisurely drive with my middle son to the intersection and get a snippet of what it can be like if we are the hands and feet of God. I have five sons, of my own; And, I have had to teach and practice driving with four of those five sons, thus far (number five is still too young to drive, thank God). So, essentially to…
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FLORIDA VACATION DURING A PANDEMIC
We decided to take a St. Augustine, Florida vacation on this particular year. It was, also, the year of the Corona Virus pandemic. So, we were iffy about whether to take a trip or not, but eventually decided to go, anyway. And, I am so glad that we did. FLYING DURING DURING A PANDEMIC Our vacation was not a typical Florida vacation because of traveling in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Actually, we traveled during what some people are coining the “second wave” of the virus. Many things were open, but we were back to wearing masks, social distancing…
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THE DAY MY CHILD HAD A PSYCHOTIC BREAK.
THE FIRST PHONE CALL I received a text at almost one o’clock in the morning. It was from my middle son concerning my other son, with whom he lived. I had no idea that this was the day that my child had a psychotic break. “I believe [his brother/my sons name here] is either really bad right now or incoherent. He sent me a text saying he needs to see a psychiatrist.” “What!!!???” I texted back. “Come here now. He is writing on his walls. Seriously, come here now. He is afraid of himself right now.” “I am on my…
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OUR RV ROAD TRIP TO COLORADO
This was a trip of my dreams: a trip for just me and my five sons. We traveled the last week of July, taking an RV road trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado and Mosca, Colorado. I had been in the area a few years back when my mom attended Bible college here and I wanted my kids to see the beauty of this state so much. So, we took our RV road trip to Colorado, just me and my boys. Traveling to Colorado State in a 30’ RV, just me and my boys As you probably already know, I have…
