The person that would welcome our children into the World and not by words but actions give them the promise of happiness. You are the one that laughs with me on this road called “parenthood”! I love you for what you do for me but I am blessed that you are an amazing “Dad” to…
Category Archives: Family
According to Review:
On vacation I read a review about a Hike that I really wanted to do. It looked perfect: 8 miles, tough, and in an area of Washington State that I love to hike. All seem perfect except for a review. The review had a paragraph that I found disturbing!! it read: “The views at the…
What Type of Parent are You?
I have my moments but these are the moments I want to brainwash my boys to remember! I am the type that would sit with my boys and play with Matchbox Cars for hours while they were younger. I am the one that enjoyed the Eric Carl books WAY too much and loved reading them…
Superstar Kids
Nature or nurture? I have this ‘disagreement’ with my husband at times about celebrities. Are you born to be Sean White, Serena and Venus Williams, Brittany Spears and Justin Timberlake? My husband says yes and I disagree! This post is a bit like Marriage Ref and I am going to plead my case: What I…
Who’s to blame for my IQ score?
A lawyer. A career in the field of law was what he pursued until his passion took him on a detour to the field of Psychology. Alfred Binet was fascinated with intelligence! Binet was passionate enough about his work that began working in the field of Psychology with no formal study. He was driven by…
Stay at Home Mom
Had you met me even 5 years ago this would have been my opening statement: “Hello, my name is Francis. I have served in the Navy, I have traveled the world, I got a degree in Computer Information Systems, and I’m so excited about Working!!” I was a walking resume! I thought if I just…
The Bully
I will never forget getting punched in the face for not moving from my spot in the bus line. I was in 3rd Grade when “The Bully” came up to me and said: “Move”! I didn’t listen and he continued barking at me to move. I am a bit stubborn and then came the punch!…
Autism Awareness–Meet My Nephew Steven!
Guest Blogger: Claudia Jaramillo (my sister!!) My son Steven was about 26 months of age when my Husband and I were told that he had characteristics of Autism. We were given a telephone number to an agency that would be able to give us more information, and we were told: “Oh by the way when…
