A Work in Progress

I write for this online magazine called Society Letters . It's a perfect place for women of all ages to come together to discuss life, raising kids, how to improve their marriages. You get the idea. My editor asked me to write about Things Only Parents of Boys Can Understand. Naturally, I jumped at the chance. Because if I didn't, my thoughts about wanting to write this post --but not writing it -- would drive me crazy. So, ↓ here's the article. It's a snap shot of my wonderful life. And one that --if you've had, or have or will have boys -- is a snap shot of yours. Ha ha. Welcome to my world. Parenting: 5 Things Only Parents of Boys Can Understand There’s a running joke between my husband and me. And the joke is really on us because, a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, we both assumed we’d be the best parents, discipline our children to perfection, love them beyond unconditionally, and that everything would be great. Well, everything

It's been said that life goes by faster with every year that passes. This is undeniably true. School has been out for my boys for two months,  and yet, I can't understand how they're starting school in  three weeks. Parental phenomenon, is what it is. And this humorous albeit ridiculous door knob sign that my eldest son made, this is a phenomenon all its own. ↓ I shouldn't have had to ask, but I did ... the blindness will happen if I don't knock on his door and make sure he isn't naked before I walk in. Oh good heavens. It's good to see him using his words and writing, this summer. And per usual, it's good to see his humor is still in tact. Have a great weekend friends. Oh, and little article about my Etsy start up five years ago just posted a few days ago on this sweet blog I'm a part of, called Society Letters. ◄ -HJS