Raising Three Boys

Well, we’re big party animals……I fell asleep with Ohene, and when Kwasi came in at 11 p.m. (and to head to bed himself!) and announced the time, I was like, “OH! Really?” and went right back to sleep. Maybe this means I’m REALLY getting old!! Anyhow, things have been going okay here in the Appiah household. I’m feeling overwhelmed a… View Post

Today was the day we officially moved in. I will admit that it felt a little uncomfortable to me, as well. I mean, you’re used to your old house…..You move to a temporary spot and get comfortable there….And then you’re once again moving and have to get comfortable somewhere else. I get it. It’s a bit awkward, especially when you’re… View Post

I am so disappointed that I can’t use our regular camera!! The battery is dead, and the charger is packed away. Therefore, I am left with my camera phone, which the pic quality is much to be desired. Anyhow, here are a couple pics of the kids today: Playing on the stairs at Nana Ba’s house: Kwabena’s about to start… View Post

I’m not one that really celebrates Christmas as “hard-core” as some people, but this year most definitely didn’t feel like Christmas. First of all, we’ve never been big celebrators. As the years have gone by, my views of Christmas have changed from what I had been raised to believe. Growing up, my family, although not religious, observed Christmas with a… View Post

Just when I decide to turn in early to get some sleep, I was awoken by Kwasi’s mom waking us up, Kwasi jumping out of bed, to learn that there was a fire next door in the neighboring townhouse!! We were about to make a mad dash out the door, but realized that we should check first to see if… View Post