This is Jake’s school picture. I was not surprised to see him wearing his hat. In fact, I wrote a note to the photographer that gave permission for him to wear…
I like cats. I really do. I am just very allergic to them. All my kids know this – and they have reminded me many times that it is all my…
Recently I was woken up in the middle of the night by our dog barking. I got up to investigate, thinking that perhaps Jake had left Buddy outside, forgot about him…
My two boys, Asa and Jake are 8 years apart in age. They have a “Love – Hate” relationship. I think they do love each other, but when they are…
Went to a big family gathering this weekend for a relative’s special birthday party. It was great! A bunch of us went to a Chinese Buffet place for lunch where we…
My son Jake just told me that he wished he had a bike. His friends have gone from riding their skateboards (which Jake has) to riding bikes (which he does…
About an hour ago there was a quick knock on the door. I got up to answer it, but before I could get there, the person was knocking again harder…
“I don’t give an “F” what you say!” That’s the last thing my son Jake said to me as he stormed out the door this afternoon. Dealing with a moody…
Last year was the first year that my son Jake enjoyed school. He is 15. Jake has spent many years just tolerating school. He has several issues that have made…
I spend a lot of time indoors – especially now, that I officially hate the yard at my new house. The last house I lived at had a wonderful yard…
