Raising Three Boys

Kwabena’s been doing excellent using the potty! Whereas just a couple weeks ago he had reverted to not telling anyone he needed to go and pee (and being quite resistant about it), he now has started telling us again, and going on his own without as many reminders. At daycare, Ms. Marilyn has gotten him into a routine of scheduled… View Post

I can’t believe I’ve been letting this blog go longer and longer in between posts. That’s very unlike me, who tends to get diarrhea of the hands on a daily basis. I’ve been very busy killing time in the evening (Facebook, what else??), as well as doing lots of sewing in the evening. And at work I just haven’t had… View Post

Here’s what Kwabena drew this morning! WOW, I’m actually shocked how good it looks! Happy Face Here’s what Kwabena drew in daycare last week: a race car! I was also shocked at how much it resembled a car (from my own biased opinion…), especially the wheels and where the cross part looks like the door seams! Ms. Marilyn commented on… View Post

Valentine’s Night….at a friend’s engagement party Hanging out on the weekend On a walk, Valentine’s Day 2009 “Thank you, God!” Just when you think that the “terrible two’s” are here (or “terrific two’s as Ms. Marilyn likes to call it), your child goes and changes back to their normal self. LOL The other day Kwabena came home with a note… View Post

Now I know why these times are called the “terrible two’s.” This weekend, I would have to say, has been the most challenging of parenting. I have heard reports from Ms. Marilyn that Kwabena has days (here and there) where he doesn’t listen, but I can’t recall ever having as tough of a time as we did this weekend. Requests… View Post