Life and Other Stuff

Sobriety, parenting, life….and other stuff

chores

July 1, 2013

Child Labor

Although my 10-year-old self would never admit it, I am completely thankful that my parents made me do chores. Things around the house that, at one time or another earned me an allowance, or was just to help out the family. Part of being a family is chipping in, doing what needs to be done.… Continue reading

Family

chores, cleaning, gratitude, kids, life, life skills, military family, parenting
May 9, 2013

Boy Jobs

I am not a fan of certain boy jobs. (We call the things I don’t like to do around the house “boy jobs”. As in my husband takes care of them. No, I’m not being sexist. Yes, girls can do these things – I just don’t like them. Maybe I should just call them “Eric… Continue reading

Family

chores, deployment, duties, household, housekeeping, independence, life, military spouse, parenting, self reliance