Tag Archives: positive

Mom of the Year

Posted on June 25, 2012 by The J85

A couple weeks ago, I was approached and asked if I minded being nominated for Walmart Canada’s Mom of the Year Award. I, of course, said go ahead because, hey, who doesn’t like a chance to win another award? I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in children, family, parenting | Tagged awards, children, compliments, dinner, fun, housework, kids, parenting, parents, people, positive | 4 Comments

Good Starts

Posted on May 27, 2012 by The J85

Back in my first month of blogging, I talked a little bit about how I always try to start the boys’ day off with smiles, laughs or even giggles. The big reason I do

Posted in children, family | Tagged children, choices, family, FISH, fun, inspiration, kids, life, parenting, positive, promise, The FISH Philosophy | 2 Comments

I Feel Like a (Minor) Celebrity!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by The J85

I don’t know what it is about Thursdays that gets to me. For some reason, Thursdays are different than any other day of the week. Maybe this is because Thursdays are

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged awards, books, happy, lottery, mad, positive, school, work | 15 Comments

It’s Funny How Things Work Out..

Posted on March 29, 2012 by The J85

I lead what most people would call a “go with the flow” lifestyle.

Posted in children, family, Uncategorized | Tagged children, dinner, family, friends, happy, kids, learning, lifestyle, money, parenting, parents, plans, play, playtime, positive, trust | 1 Comment

It’s Snack Time!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by The J85

There is no better way than calling these three words to start a stampede in a house full of kids!

Posted in children, family | Tagged behavior, children, choices, family, food, kids, lists, parenting, people, positive, school, snacks, stampede | Leave a comment

Why Do We Remember the BAD Ones?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by The J85

Today was my paperwork day. The one day a week where I sit down (my other days are spent almost entirely on my feet) for two straight hours in the morning and do paperwork, both by hand and on the … Continue reading →

Posted in children | Tagged bad, ball, behavior, children, crying, good, hands on, kids, listening, misbehavior, mom, office, paperwork, parenting, parents, people, playing, positive, PTA, recognition, rules, school, teachers | 4 Comments

The Reading Victory

Posted on March 10, 2012 by The J85

There are TONS of kids in and out of my house every day (which you probably already know from my about page). There is an hour set aside for everyone to read every day (though the school only asks that … Continue reading →

Posted in children | Tagged awesome, books, challenges, children, family, homework, inspiration, parenting, positive, reading, school, teachers, victory | Leave a comment

Morning Smiles

Posted on March 9, 2012 by The J85

In our house, we always try to start the day with a smile.

Posted in children | Tagged breakfast, children, dreams, family, jokes, laugh, march break, morning, parenting, positive, school, silly, smiles | Leave a comment

Three important questions…

Posted on March 8, 2012 by The J85

Every day when I pick up the kids from school and again when I’m tucking them in at night I ask them the same questions. I often get one word answers and have to prod for more information. The questions … Continue reading →

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Some people just make our lives feel a lot more awesome!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by The J85

I am surrounded with awesome people everyday. Tons of people fall into this category, each in their own ways. Whether it’s a coworker, boss, family member, friend, any of my kids, or even a random person I’ve never met before. … Continue reading →

Posted in children | Tagged administrative assistant, awesome, books, children, family, friends, Harry Potter, inspiration, movies, people, positive, principal, school, teacher | 2 Comments