Raising Three Boys

Yesterday was so nice! I took the kids to Burtonsville Day, where they had a cute parade with three local high school marching bands, and some boys and girl scouts throwing candy out. The kids loved the candy part! Then they had a festival with vendors, and an indoor moon bounce. Kwabena had a great time, too, playing with one… View Post

Here’s what Kwabena’s teacher had to write back when I emailed her about more details regarding the “Oops” note. And apparently, he’s had a few really great days from then on! YAY! Good Afternoon Mrs. Appiah, Kwabena has made great progress in his behavior since the beginning of the year. He did not start his day well by putting is… View Post

I’ve gained 43 pounds now, and just tipped the scaled at 202 lbs. UUGGGHHH……I was 159 when I got pregnant, so NOT enjoying the extra weight. I’m sooo ready to start running again, doing Weight Watchers, and wearing normal clothes again. I’m getting a bit nervous about labor and delivery, just because I know what it takes to deliver a… View Post

(Take on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, just before leaving for the morning, with OHene off to daycare, and Kwabena off to school……Kwabena: Age 5……Ohene: 21 months)

Well, Kwabena came home with his first behavioral note. They call it an “Oops” note. I should have known something was up when I walked in the door and when he came to greet me, he had an expectant look on his face. Hard to explain, but it’s a face that I have seen times before, and it’s a face… View Post