Author Archives for Allena Tapia
Keep Your “Loud” Eyes Off My Kid…Thanks
So, I’m at this little Italian place in my town. I’m enjoying my penne with vodka sauce with my husband, Diva Jr (7) and Beast (4).
Unfortunately, Diva and Beast are quite accustomed to eating out, as we’ve pretty much become connoisseurs of the local cuisine. (Or, it might be because I’m lazy and hate cooking.) [...]
Nightime Battles- Does It Get Easier?
I was watching Nanny 911 the other day and WOW- I don’t miss those night time battles. It was exhausting just watching it!
I do remember the disturbed sleep, children in the bed next to you, the way your pulse quickens when you hear crying in the next room, pretending to be asleep so your husband [...]
My Kids Don’t Respect Adults
Not automatically, anyway, and I think I’m ok with that.
In our world, adults have to earn their respect- which is quite easily done in a couple interactions with mom or dad at their side directing them, or giving them feedback later. This ensures that adults worthy of my children’s respect have it- which is necessary- [...]
Tag! Let’s Play a Game
Tag
I was tagged by Kristin at An Ordinary Life, who has a beautiful blog, by the way, you should check it out!
Here are 7 weird things about me….
1. I have some “issues”: I cannot stand the place mats on my table to be askew, I hate it when people leave cabinet doors open, etc
2. I [...]
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