Category Archives: parenting

Jubilee Project, Fireflies

Posted on December 20, 2012 by allthingsboys

According the the CDC: “March 29, 2012 — One in every 88 U.S. children — and one in 54 boys — has autism, the CDC now estimates.” Recognizing and diagnosing Autism spectrum disorders has come so far in the last twenty … Continue reading →

Posted in autism, Beauty, children, communicating, daily post, faith, Family, Fireflies, Health, Inspirational, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, The Jubilee Project | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

The Driving Lessons Continue…

Posted on September 10, 2012 by allthingsboys

Need I say more?

Posted in comedy, faith, Family, laughter, Mom of Special Needs Kids, New Drivers, parenting, Teen Drivers, Teens, teens driving | Tagged , , , , , , | 35 Comments

That There is Blogging Material…

Posted on August 8, 2012 by allthingsboys

Backstory:  Roo is the last to get his braces off.  Monday, he had a orthodontist appointment where we were both told that if he had worn his rubber bands, the braces would have been removed.  Roo is the child who … Continue reading →

Posted in comedy, daily post, Family, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday | Tagged , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

16 Years Already?

Posted on July 22, 2012 by allthingsboys

16 years ago today, we went from a family of 3 to a family of 5.  Little did I know the magnitude to which my life would change. As of this writing, I now have three 16 year old sons. … Continue reading →

Posted in Brothers, faith, Family, Inspirational, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, Sons, Teens | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

The Vitamix Hype

Posted on June 27, 2012 by allthingsboys

Last week my beloved blender died.  Actually, I don’t do the events justice.  I’ve mentioned before that about a year ago I tried Shakeology from Beach Body, and found that it was a great product and have used it a … Continue reading →

Posted in blenders, cuisinart, Family, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, Sons, Teens, Vitamix, Wiliams Sonoma | Tagged , , , , , | 29 Comments

Summer Slugs

Posted on June 6, 2012 by allthingsboys

My son just watched me type that title and said, “Hey!!!” I replied, “How do you know I’m talking about you?” “Who else would it be?” “I could be talking about snails in the garden?”  I asked trying to sound … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, Beauty, comedy, daily post, Family, Inspirational, Live, living, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, Teen Drivers, Teens, teens driving | Tagged , , , , , , | 36 Comments

Mothers Day

Posted on May 13, 2012 by allthingsboys

And remember that behind every successful woman……is a basket of dirty laundry.   Author Unknown Today is Mothers Day.  To all the amazing women in my life who show me time and again what a good mother is. The flowers, … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, Beauty, Beauty in the world, comedy, daily post, Erma Bombeck, faith, Family, flower photography, Flowers, Inspirational, living, Mother's Day, parenting, Photography, Post of the Day, postaday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Where are We Supposed to Be?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by allthingsboys

‘Liya over at To My Pen, Forgive Me For Typing and I had an interesting exchange the other day that really made me think.  I had commented on one of my posts about taking Creative Writing in College and Calculus … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, comedy, faith, Family, Inspirational, Live, living, Mom of Special Needs Kids, Mothers of Multiples, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Who Would Want to Read Your Blog?

Posted on May 5, 2012 by allthingsboys

Yesterday evening I sat down to go through my blog reader, but before I clicked on that I had a look at the stats page.  I was excited to see so many countries on there and made a comment to … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, comedy, communicating, Family, Inspirational, nostalgia, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, Sons, Teens | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Never Ending Driving Stories

Posted on May 4, 2012 by allthingsboys

I know I’m posting a bit for today, but I missed a couple of days with a lot of stuff on my mind.  This is mostly because I’ve been irritated by the men in my life, and have been just … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, comedy, daily post, faith, Family, Inspirational, New Drivers, nostalgia, parenting, Post of the Day, postaday, Sons, Teen Drivers, Teens, teens driving | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments