Tag Archives: children

Recovering Momacholic

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Sheila Moss

The kids have grown up now. They are gone – but not forgotten. Some people lament the fact that children become adults and leave the nest. Not me! I still remember how it was when my three urchins were small. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Being Mom, Bombeck, children, Empty nest, growing up, kids, Lonesomeness, memories, Moms, Motherhood, Raising Children, Recovering Mom, Shopping | 5 Comments

When the Monogram on Your Purse is MOM

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Your idea of a good stiff drink is “Slim Fast.” You proudly wear a mother’s ring with multi-colored birthstones. You have a bumper sticker that says, “My child is a wanna-be honor student.” Your TV remote is stuck on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged Booster Seats, children, Den Mother, Dr. Suess, kids, Kids' Lunch Money, Mom, Mother, Mother's Day, Mother's Ring, Mr. Bubbles, PTA | 4 Comments

Time Out

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Oh, joy! My grandson has gone home. So, why do I feel as if he is still here? I hear a noise and think it is the door, and that he is running in and out of the house again. … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Humor | Tagged children, Family, Grandmother, kids, laughter, little boy, lonliness, lost toys, memories, parenting, silence, sticky fingers | 1 Comment

Going to the Mountains

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Sheila Moss

When I was a child, our weekends were often spent “going to the mountains.” Daddy would say, “Let’s go to the mountains this weekend.” We kids would go outside and hide behind the garage. Mom would pack a picnic lunch, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor | Tagged car trips, children, day trips, Family, mountains, Nature, tourist attractions | 4 Comments

Pizza, Pizza

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I’m really happy to live in civilization. I used to live on the edge of civilization until urban sprawl caught up and I was absorbed. My definition of civilization is being within a pizza restaurant’s delivery zone. Not being able … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Humor | Tagged children, Delivery, Family, Online ordering, Pizza, Pizza night | 15 Comments

Murphy’s Laws for Kids

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Sheila Moss

The original Murphy’s Law is a rule that says: “If something can go wrong, it will.” There are many variations. Here are a few that especially apply to kids. The more you hate spinach, the more likely it is you will have it … Continue reading →