Sometimes I feel like an amazing mom. Other times I think I suck. Most times, I consider myself mediocre. Right now? I suck. The eldest turned 12 last December and it’s been a whirlwind of new things for her since then. She went from a quiet, shy, private, little girl to a outspoken, passionate, private, [...]

My eldest is 11. She wants to be 25. And it’s driving me nuts! Yesterday we went to lunch with the inlaws, courtesy of the inlaws. Going out to eat anymore is a battle. She is offended if she gets the kids meal. And we only get the kids meal when she fits the age [...]