Sunday, December 15, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Chocolate Trifle cake
Chocolate Cake Layer
makes two 8" round cakes
3 C spelt flour
2/3 C cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 C sugar
1 C canola oil
1 tsp salt
1/4 C apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 C almond milk
1 C vegan chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375.
Grease and flour two 8" cake pans.
Combine the almond milk and vinegar and let sit for 2 minutes to allow it to curdle. Mix in the oil, sugar, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and mix in the chocolate chips.
Divide the batter into the two cake pans and bake for 30 minutes.
Let cool and then crumble it up with your hands to create the cake layers of the trifle.
Pudding Layer
4 C almond milk
6 Tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 C organic cornstarch
1 C sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Whisk smooth and break up any lumps.
Stir constantly over medium heat until the pudding thickens.
Pour into a bowl and chill in the refrigerator (At least 20-30 minutes).
Whip Layer
2 cans full fat coconut milk
1/2 C powdered sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Place the coconut milk cans in the fridge overnight. (Sorry - this recipe does require a little planning ahead!)
Carefully open the cans without shaking them. Spoon out the top layer of white creamy stuff into a bowl.
Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar and mix well with an electric beater.
If needed add in more powdered sugar or even some cornstarch to thicken.
In the trifle dish this cake is so pretty with it's dark and light layers. When you scoop it out into a bowl it's not so pretty anymore...but I think that is half the fun!
Maybe that is why I loved it so much as a kid (and now). You are actually supposed to make a mess!
I hope you all enjoyed this recipe and thanks for having me over to Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes for the day!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese for Bacon Lovers
Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese for Bacon Lovers
Ingredients:
16 oz package of your favorite dried pasta
1 lb bacon
3 tbs bacon grease
3 tbs flour
1/4 cup diced white onion
2 cups half and half
16 oz Cabot Vermont Cheddar Cheese shredded
6 oz cream cheese, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile in a large skillet or fry pan fry bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and place on a paper towel to strain grease. Before discarding bacon grease from your fry pan reserve 3 tbs for your cheese sauce.
In a medium sauce pan add bacon grease and diced onion saute just antil onions becometranslucent then sprinkle with flour, whisking over medium heat until a paste forms. Whisk in half and half and continue to whisk until it comes to a low boil and has thickened.
Whisk in cream cheese and 2/3 of your cheddar cheese (reserve last 1/3 of it for topping) .Once all the cheese has melted and the sauce comes together remove from heat.
Mix cheese sauce and cooked/strained pasta together. Salt and peper to taste.
Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with remainingcheese and crumble your 1 lb of cooked bacon.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until bubbling. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Monday, July 1, 2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
EMS Week 2013
The following statement was issued this week from the President:
Presidential Proclamation—Emergency Medical Services Week, 2013 The White House Office of the Press Secretary
Created: May 19, 2013
A PROCLAMATION
In every corner of our country, emergency medical services (EMS) practitioners are hard at work delivering hope and care to Americans in dire circumstances. In the face of chaos and tragedy, their steady hands provide vital, life-saving services, and their calm under pressure delivers comfort to neighbors in need. During Emergency Medical Services Week, we pause to offer our gratitude to these remarkable men and women, whose dedication is fundamental to our society's well-being.
In recent weeks, we have again seen the critical role EMS professionals play in times of crisis. When explosives went off at the Boston Marathon, EMS personnel rushed toward the blasts and, with selfless disregard for their own safety, immediately tended to the injured. Alongside countless volunteers and ordinary citizens, they demonstrated the very best of the American spirit -- a spirit that EMS professionals display every day. My Administration remains dedicated to providing these courageous first responders, emergency medical technicians, 911 dispatchers, law enforcement officers, volunteers, and others throughout our health care system with the support they need to aid the American people in their darkest hours.
When Americans find themselves in times of crisis—from car accidents to national tragedies—our robust network of EMS professionals ensures that quality medical care is only moments away. This week, let us recommit to supporting EMS personnel and thanking them for their heroic contributions to our lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 19 through May 25, 2013, as Emergency Medical Services Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this occasion by sharing their support with their local EMS providers and taking steps to improve their personal safety and preparedness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.
BARACK OBAMA
We thank you again for your courage and amazing service. Continue to stay safe.
I am so proud to work in the field I do. I appreciate all those before me and all those after me that have, are & will serve with utmost devotion to the job. EMS is not something you chose to do, it is a calling, a desire, a need that you have to fulfill. Happy EMS Week!!
Presidential Proclamation—Emergency Medical Services Week, 2013 The White House Office of the Press Secretary
Created: May 19, 2013
A PROCLAMATION
In every corner of our country, emergency medical services (EMS) practitioners are hard at work delivering hope and care to Americans in dire circumstances. In the face of chaos and tragedy, their steady hands provide vital, life-saving services, and their calm under pressure delivers comfort to neighbors in need. During Emergency Medical Services Week, we pause to offer our gratitude to these remarkable men and women, whose dedication is fundamental to our society's well-being.
In recent weeks, we have again seen the critical role EMS professionals play in times of crisis. When explosives went off at the Boston Marathon, EMS personnel rushed toward the blasts and, with selfless disregard for their own safety, immediately tended to the injured. Alongside countless volunteers and ordinary citizens, they demonstrated the very best of the American spirit -- a spirit that EMS professionals display every day. My Administration remains dedicated to providing these courageous first responders, emergency medical technicians, 911 dispatchers, law enforcement officers, volunteers, and others throughout our health care system with the support they need to aid the American people in their darkest hours.
When Americans find themselves in times of crisis—from car accidents to national tragedies—our robust network of EMS professionals ensures that quality medical care is only moments away. This week, let us recommit to supporting EMS personnel and thanking them for their heroic contributions to our lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 19 through May 25, 2013, as Emergency Medical Services Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this occasion by sharing their support with their local EMS providers and taking steps to improve their personal safety and preparedness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-seventh.
BARACK OBAMA
We thank you again for your courage and amazing service. Continue to stay safe.
I am so proud to work in the field I do. I appreciate all those before me and all those after me that have, are & will serve with utmost devotion to the job. EMS is not something you chose to do, it is a calling, a desire, a need that you have to fulfill. Happy EMS Week!!
Friday, May 10, 2013
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
The day Swiper almost killed me...
I normally try to shower when Aubs is asleep or in the evening when Nick is home for extra eyes on the kiddo. Today I had no other choice, I have to leave for the night shift and had to shower mid morning. Aubs was of course up & being 3, so I set her up on the computer with a game & had the tv playing as added support. I get all soaped up, & shampoo in my hair, when I hear screaming from the other room. Something to do with "no! Go away!" I of course freaked and almost ripped the shower curtain down trying to get out if the tub. I attempted to grab the towel off the rack as I flew out if the bathroom. Naturally the bath may us missing, so I like like Bambi on ice sliding across the ceramic floor. I rush out the door to find Aubrey leaning on the edge of my bed pointing at the TV.
"What's wrong? Are you okay?" - in my crazy/panicked mom voice.
"Mommy! Swiper tried to steal Dora's friend Benny's cookies! Stealing is not nice!" - Aubrey in her innocent 3 year old voice.
So in all my shame, standing there soaking wet (I never could grab the towel) with my beehive shampoo hair, in God's natural outfit, I explained that next time, she should use her inside voice to tell Swiper to go away. I proceeded to go back & finish my shower with a little less dignity than I started. :-/
"What's wrong? Are you okay?" - in my crazy/panicked mom voice.
"Mommy! Swiper tried to steal Dora's friend Benny's cookies! Stealing is not nice!" - Aubrey in her innocent 3 year old voice.
So in all my shame, standing there soaking wet (I never could grab the towel) with my beehive shampoo hair, in God's natural outfit, I explained that next time, she should use her inside voice to tell Swiper to go away. I proceeded to go back & finish my shower with a little less dignity than I started. :-/
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Parenting: My way or the highway, right?
Disclaimer: This is still MY blog, and I reserve the right to my opinion. With that being said, I never ask for others to give their opinions, but in this case I would like some feedback. Please remember that EVERYONE is entitled to their own opinion, so please be respectful of others, including me. Thank you!
There are so many different type of "parenting types" & every parent thinks theirs is the "right" one, including myself. I will be the first to admit that I don't judge other parents on the way they choose to parent and raise their own children, after all I sure don't want anyone telling me how to raise MY daughter. LOL!
I will be very open with the "type" of parenting we practice in our house. I'm very proud of my decisions and think that my daughter is turning out amazing. This is what works in MY house. Not everyone (or maybe anyone?) for that matter will agree with what we do, and that's okay. I may not agree with what they do, but it's their right as a parent to choose the things they do or don't do.
Moving on..here is just a few of the major things that we "practice" in our household when it comes to raising ourchildren child:
Breastfeeding: I am a HUGE advocate for this. Any doctor will also agree that breast milk is the best option for babies. I breastfeed Aubrey until she "weaned" herself, which happened to be 22 months. It was the most wonderful experience for both of us, and I feel that part of her advanced intelligence is due to that. Also, the fact that she has had a kick butt immune system thus far.
I was blessed to be able to stay home with her for almost all of that time, so she never had a bottle touch her lips, but if someone isn't as blessed (and I won't have a choice but to work, if we ever have another child) I completely believe in pumping breast milk only until at least 1 year, and further if the child wants to.
Another aspect of nursing is the "public/privacy" issue. I firmly support breastfeeding in public, there are plenty of ways to be "modest" about it without flashing out your boobs for the world to see. Trust me, I nursed Aubrey at the dinner table in the middle of a restaurant more than a few times, and not a single person, even Nick, knew what I was doing. They just assumed she was snuggled in her wrap. ;-)
I don't believe in someone sitting in public with their chest exposed for everyone to see. I for one, don't want to see a bunch of "topless" women walking around, and don't want my child or husband being exposed to it either. I'm not saying you need to have a massive quilt over you, or suffocate the kid trying to hide what you're doing, but there are plenty of ways to not expose yourself. It may take some practice, or you may have to excuse yourself away to the restroom to get situated, but it is more than acceptable to feed your child, while eating yourself, wherever you are. :-)
Co-sleeping/Non-sleep training: From the time Aubrey was born she slept with me. She stayed in the bedside bassinet one night & neither of us rested at all. Half way through the night she & I fell asleep nursing and we slept the entire rest of the night peacefully. I got all sort of hell from doctors and parents (and anyone else who thought their opinion mattered to me!) but I will stand by my decision. I had a baby that slept 8 hours at 2 weeks old, and 10-12 hours overnight by 6 weeks. I'm not sure we would've made it any other way. I believe that if a child (being infant or toddler) is crying, it is because they need something. It is a way of communication. I'm not downing anyone that sleep trains or anything. Again, it's what worked for me.
Induction & invasive birthing: I will just openly say, I pretty much hate the hospitals around here for the way they handle pregnant women and labor/delivery. I'm not downing the staff (get your panties out of a wad.) but the procedures and protocols that they are taught to follow. A women is perfectly fine to remain pregnant to 42 weeks gestation. It may seem like the end of the world to wake up pregnant again for another day after 9+ months of misery (yeah, I was that miserable pregnant girl with all the weird complications that I never let them do anything invasive about). But the body will naturally go into labor when it's ready. I understand not all cases are "naturally" going to be able to go to that point (more on that in a minute) but most all cases should. All this, "I'm tired of being pregnant, let's induce at 37 weeks" is crap! I personally have known of WAY too many women that went in to be induced early "just cause" and ended up having a c-section and baby probably in the NICU, because they tried to force the body into labor, unnaturally. It is my honest opinion, but Pitocin is the devil. Seriously, the stuff is man made to resemble oxytocin (the natural hormone that produce contractions of the uterus...labor.) It's NOT THE SAME THING, it is a synthetic version. Anyway, I know that pitocin needs to be used after birth sometimes to cause uterine contractions to help reduce bleeding, but that is a totally different story.
Back to the special cases, there are numerous things that can put your pregnancy and unborn baby into distress or danger if not delivered sometimes. Thru good prenatal care and close monitoring by any practitioner (doctor, FNP, midwife) the signs would be noticeable and be able to be dealt with. I still personally believe there are different ways of "inducing" labor than just jumping on the Pitocin pump. There are medicines that can dialate the cervix, you could have the membranes stripped, or even breaking the bag of waters in extreme case is acceptable, but unless it's a drastic situation, Pitocin should be avoided at all costs.
Finally the big one......
SPANKING: This issue gets me more grief and backlash from others than anything.
We choose NOT to spank our child! It's my right to choose to not hit my child, as a form of "punishment". I'm sure that it works for some, and I know that people have been doing it for years, but I don't. I was spanked as a kid, and I'm still alive and fine, I get that, however, I have vivid memories of being afraid more than once because I knew the punishment was a spanking. (Please get off the high horse and don't think for one second I'm saying or insinuating that my parents beat me or abused me or anything. I had an amazing childhood and my parents did a great job putting up with my crazy butt for all the years. They taught me to be independent and have goals as well as be humble and appreciative.) This is not about abuse or anything of the sort, this is about the emotions that I felt then. I never want my daughter to feel that if she disappoints me that it will be physically taken out on her. (again, this is not the way it actually was with my parents, but rather the thoughts I had back then)
I have had great success with my daughter in having what we call "Big girl talks". I calmly remove her from the situation and get on her level and ask her why she is doing or saying whatever it is. Then I explain to her that it is not the right way or thing to do/say. I explain why it's not okay to act like that and then ask her if she understands. I then have her repeat back to me what is wrong with the behavior to make sure she understands. I then hug her and tell her I love her, and only want to teach her the right way. That is step 1. If she continues to act out, I tell her that we will be taking a "time out/ time away" if she doesn't stop. If it still doesn't work, then we take a timeout together. It's not a fun time, but I usually sit with her in silence for a few minutes to calm down (both of us) and then we have the "big girl talk" again about why we took the time out. After all I'm not timing her out from life, just the situation that was causing the problem. Being truthful I don't always sit with her, but mostly.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/ has the following definitions:
Hitting: 1a : to reach with or as if with a blow
b : to come in contact withwindow
c : to strike (as a ball) with an object (as a bat, club, or racket) so as to impart or redirect motion
2a : to cause to come into contact
b : to deliver (as a blow) by action
c : to apply forcefully or suddenly
3: to affect especially detrimentally
4: to make a request of—often used with up
Spanking: to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand
— spank noun
Notice that both definitions have the word "strike" in them, yet others try to tell me there is a difference in "hitting" and "spanking". Physical contact is physical contact. If you strike, it's a strike, plain and simple.
I'm not going to judge you if you spank your kid, but don't judge me if I don't. I'm not some weirdo hippie mom that let's my child get by with anything. Trust me, we have plenty of discipline, just not physical striking. She looses TV time, looses playtime or free time and gets removed from fun things when needed, but spanking/hitting/striking is just not an option for me.
For the people that think that "God created spanking", I will (to put this respectfully and politely) disagree...(I'm being too nice. You brought God into, I should be able to tell you off, but I asked all of you to be respectful, so I'm leading by example. Ha!)
So why do I feel the need to write this out??
Well, I'm tired of being put down for my choices as a parent. It's simple. I have my way, you have your, but which of us is "right"? We both are. We both know what is right for our child/children. We both know what works in our house. I may not agree with you, and you probably don't agree with me, and that's okay, just don't put me down for it & I will do the same respect for you and your choices.
It's so difficult for those of us that do choose to parent the way I do. It's not the "norm", so it's wrong. Well, it's not wrong, it's just not the "norm". Hopefully, one day people will be more open and accepting to "alternative" parenting and it will no longer be "alternative". Until then, I will continue to make the correct choices for my family and will stand behind them 100%!
There are so many different type of "parenting types" & every parent thinks theirs is the "right" one, including myself. I will be the first to admit that I don't judge other parents on the way they choose to parent and raise their own children, after all I sure don't want anyone telling me how to raise MY daughter. LOL!
I will be very open with the "type" of parenting we practice in our house. I'm very proud of my decisions and think that my daughter is turning out amazing. This is what works in MY house. Not everyone (or maybe anyone?) for that matter will agree with what we do, and that's okay. I may not agree with what they do, but it's their right as a parent to choose the things they do or don't do.
Moving on..here is just a few of the major things that we "practice" in our household when it comes to raising our
Breastfeeding: I am a HUGE advocate for this. Any doctor will also agree that breast milk is the best option for babies. I breastfeed Aubrey until she "weaned" herself, which happened to be 22 months. It was the most wonderful experience for both of us, and I feel that part of her advanced intelligence is due to that. Also, the fact that she has had a kick butt immune system thus far.
I was blessed to be able to stay home with her for almost all of that time, so she never had a bottle touch her lips, but if someone isn't as blessed (and I won't have a choice but to work, if we ever have another child) I completely believe in pumping breast milk only until at least 1 year, and further if the child wants to.
Another aspect of nursing is the "public/privacy" issue. I firmly support breastfeeding in public, there are plenty of ways to be "modest" about it without flashing out your boobs for the world to see. Trust me, I nursed Aubrey at the dinner table in the middle of a restaurant more than a few times, and not a single person, even Nick, knew what I was doing. They just assumed she was snuggled in her wrap. ;-)
I don't believe in someone sitting in public with their chest exposed for everyone to see. I for one, don't want to see a bunch of "topless" women walking around, and don't want my child or husband being exposed to it either. I'm not saying you need to have a massive quilt over you, or suffocate the kid trying to hide what you're doing, but there are plenty of ways to not expose yourself. It may take some practice, or you may have to excuse yourself away to the restroom to get situated, but it is more than acceptable to feed your child, while eating yourself, wherever you are. :-)
Co-sleeping/Non-sleep training: From the time Aubrey was born she slept with me. She stayed in the bedside bassinet one night & neither of us rested at all. Half way through the night she & I fell asleep nursing and we slept the entire rest of the night peacefully. I got all sort of hell from doctors and parents (and anyone else who thought their opinion mattered to me!) but I will stand by my decision. I had a baby that slept 8 hours at 2 weeks old, and 10-12 hours overnight by 6 weeks. I'm not sure we would've made it any other way. I believe that if a child (being infant or toddler) is crying, it is because they need something. It is a way of communication. I'm not downing anyone that sleep trains or anything. Again, it's what worked for me.
Induction & invasive birthing: I will just openly say, I pretty much hate the hospitals around here for the way they handle pregnant women and labor/delivery. I'm not downing the staff (get your panties out of a wad.) but the procedures and protocols that they are taught to follow. A women is perfectly fine to remain pregnant to 42 weeks gestation. It may seem like the end of the world to wake up pregnant again for another day after 9+ months of misery (yeah, I was that miserable pregnant girl with all the weird complications that I never let them do anything invasive about). But the body will naturally go into labor when it's ready. I understand not all cases are "naturally" going to be able to go to that point (more on that in a minute) but most all cases should. All this, "I'm tired of being pregnant, let's induce at 37 weeks" is crap! I personally have known of WAY too many women that went in to be induced early "just cause" and ended up having a c-section and baby probably in the NICU, because they tried to force the body into labor, unnaturally. It is my honest opinion, but Pitocin is the devil. Seriously, the stuff is man made to resemble oxytocin (the natural hormone that produce contractions of the uterus...labor.) It's NOT THE SAME THING, it is a synthetic version. Anyway, I know that pitocin needs to be used after birth sometimes to cause uterine contractions to help reduce bleeding, but that is a totally different story.
Back to the special cases, there are numerous things that can put your pregnancy and unborn baby into distress or danger if not delivered sometimes. Thru good prenatal care and close monitoring by any practitioner (doctor, FNP, midwife) the signs would be noticeable and be able to be dealt with. I still personally believe there are different ways of "inducing" labor than just jumping on the Pitocin pump. There are medicines that can dialate the cervix, you could have the membranes stripped, or even breaking the bag of waters in extreme case is acceptable, but unless it's a drastic situation, Pitocin should be avoided at all costs.
Finally the big one......
SPANKING: This issue gets me more grief and backlash from others than anything.
We choose NOT to spank our child! It's my right to choose to not hit my child, as a form of "punishment". I'm sure that it works for some, and I know that people have been doing it for years, but I don't. I was spanked as a kid, and I'm still alive and fine, I get that, however, I have vivid memories of being afraid more than once because I knew the punishment was a spanking. (Please get off the high horse and don't think for one second I'm saying or insinuating that my parents beat me or abused me or anything. I had an amazing childhood and my parents did a great job putting up with my crazy butt for all the years. They taught me to be independent and have goals as well as be humble and appreciative.) This is not about abuse or anything of the sort, this is about the emotions that I felt then. I never want my daughter to feel that if she disappoints me that it will be physically taken out on her. (again, this is not the way it actually was with my parents, but rather the thoughts I had back then)
I have had great success with my daughter in having what we call "Big girl talks". I calmly remove her from the situation and get on her level and ask her why she is doing or saying whatever it is. Then I explain to her that it is not the right way or thing to do/say. I explain why it's not okay to act like that and then ask her if she understands. I then have her repeat back to me what is wrong with the behavior to make sure she understands. I then hug her and tell her I love her, and only want to teach her the right way. That is step 1. If she continues to act out, I tell her that we will be taking a "time out/ time away" if she doesn't stop. If it still doesn't work, then we take a timeout together. It's not a fun time, but I usually sit with her in silence for a few minutes to calm down (both of us) and then we have the "big girl talk" again about why we took the time out. After all I'm not timing her out from life, just the situation that was causing the problem. Being truthful I don't always sit with her, but mostly.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/ has the following definitions:
Hitting: 1a : to reach with or as if with a blow
b : to come in contact with
c : to strike (as a ball) with an object (as a bat, club, or racket) so as to impart or redirect motion
2a : to cause to come into contact
b : to deliver (as a blow) by action
c : to apply forcefully or suddenly
3: to affect especially detrimentally
4: to make a request of
Spanking: to strike especially on the buttocks with the open hand
— spank noun
Notice that both definitions have the word "strike" in them, yet others try to tell me there is a difference in "hitting" and "spanking". Physical contact is physical contact. If you strike, it's a strike, plain and simple.
I'm not going to judge you if you spank your kid, but don't judge me if I don't. I'm not some weirdo hippie mom that let's my child get by with anything. Trust me, we have plenty of discipline, just not physical striking. She looses TV time, looses playtime or free time and gets removed from fun things when needed, but spanking/hitting/striking is just not an option for me.
For the people that think that "God created spanking", I will (to put this respectfully and politely) disagree...(I'm being too nice. You brought God into, I should be able to tell you off, but I asked all of you to be respectful, so I'm leading by example. Ha!)
So why do I feel the need to write this out??
Well, I'm tired of being put down for my choices as a parent. It's simple. I have my way, you have your, but which of us is "right"? We both are. We both know what is right for our child/children. We both know what works in our house. I may not agree with you, and you probably don't agree with me, and that's okay, just don't put me down for it & I will do the same respect for you and your choices.
It's so difficult for those of us that do choose to parent the way I do. It's not the "norm", so it's wrong. Well, it's not wrong, it's just not the "norm". Hopefully, one day people will be more open and accepting to "alternative" parenting and it will no longer be "alternative". Until then, I will continue to make the correct choices for my family and will stand behind them 100%!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The New Year's Promise
I hate New Year's resolutions...I mean HATE them! They are pretty much pointless. I've made them in the past, but like 90% of people I break them. So this year, I'm going to do better. This year I am going to make a promise to myself. A promise, to do better for me. I want to legitimately lose a substantial about of weight. I want to do so much better at school. I want to spend more time with my family and I want to make more time to spend with my friends. This is an all overall betterment for me & those I choose to spend my life with. There has to be a happy medium between party girl and recluse. I want to still be in my 20's and enjoy that aspect of my life as well as spending the majority of my time with my daughter. I have to focus of school and kick butt at it. It will make or break my career based on how the next year goes. I am so excited to see what 2013 has to offer. So here it is blog world, my 2013 promise!
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