Author: messyhomeschoolmom

One of the best memories I have of my mom is that she would take the time to let me "help" make her king size bed.  Of course that meant I wound up under the sheets while she made it.   Up go the sheets like a parachute. She brings down the edge. And I am… Continue reading The secret to a magical childhood

I use to be an abortion abolitionist.   Do I still believe that unborn babies are people?  Yes.  Do I still believe that abortion is wrong?  Yes.    However, I experienced an awakening of sorts when I wanted a VBAC after two traumatic unwanted C-sections.  Everybody told me no!   You cant do that!  Its not safe.     Its not… Continue reading The Hypocrites on the other side

My family was slow to come on board with the fidget spinner craze, but it wasn't long before my kids noticed that everyone and their uncle seems to have a fidget spinner, so of course they started asking me for one.       I said  my signature line-   "why would I buy you more toys when you… Continue reading Life lessons with a fidget spinner

My day started out awesome.    breakfast, teeth brushing, all that morning stuff...    I was doing schoolwork with Isaac (yes we do some school in the summer)  when I thought, hmmm I wonder what Sammi is doing?   Not thirty seconds later, I hear a screech from Shiloh " MOM!! Sammi dumped ALL the fish food in the… Continue reading Fish emergency

So the kids and I spend our entire Saturday at the VFW doing a gigantic yard sale.  It was a huge success, in terms of the yard sale and just having a great time.       Isaac(5) discovered that sweet old ladies just love helpful little boys, and quite often tip  little boys who help them carry… Continue reading Grilled Unicorns and Cheetos