Category Archives: kids

The things that make a mom happy…

Posted on April 25, 2014 by 4myboysny

It’s the little things that make a mom with small kids happy… – taking a shower (even better when it is earlier in the day – as in before noon – rather than right before you pass out for the … Continue reading →

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It kills me when my son cries himself to sleep

Posted on April 7, 2014 by 4myboysny

It kills me when I can’t give my kids something they really want because I just don’t have the money for it. When I have to tell my 8 year old that sorry he cannot go to the Tae Kwon … Continue reading →

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Common Core Math or Stupid Math?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by 4myboysny

While I completely understand the purpose behind Common Core Math I am very upset with the level of the math my kids are now learning. Do they really need to learn so many different ways of showing that 9+5=14? Really??? … Continue reading →

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The Sweetest Things Can Come Out Of The Littlest Mouths

Posted on December 14, 2013 by 4myboysny

Nothing warms my heart more than my kids. Sometimes when I’m run down and exhausted (as all you single moms – and some of you that are married too – know this is basically our normal state of being) all … Continue reading →

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What kind of father…

Posted on September 9, 2013 by 4myboysny

What kind of father does not call his kids on their first day of school? What kind of father does not want to see his boys participate in sports? What kind of a dad has no idea who his children’s … Continue reading →

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Is it OK to be so happy about school starting???

Posted on September 9, 2013 by 4myboysny

It’s party time for mommy!!!! The kids are finally going back to school this week. After an incredibly fun-filled, busy summer with my boys I am ready for a break and a chance to get to all of the things … Continue reading →

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The Power of Unconditional Love

Posted on July 28, 2013 by 4myboysny

Ever have that tiring stressful day where all you want to do is go back to bed and either sleep or veg out for a bit but instead you are running around doing all the usual mom things – laundry, … Continue reading →

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The 3 1/2 Year Old Mind…

Posted on July 28, 2013 by 4myboysny

Sometimes I wonder what is going on in my 3 1/2 year old’s mind.  For example, the other day he was acting up in the car and trying to get out of his car seat. So what did I do? … Continue reading →

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The Funny Farm…

Posted on December 16, 2012 by 4myboysny

I know it’s been awhile since I had a moment free to post anything, what with after school activities for the kids, Halloween prep, and of course Super Storm Sandy hitting the NY area and knocking out our power for … Continue reading →

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Sandy Hook and Keeping Kids Safe… Can it be done?

Posted on December 15, 2012 by 4myboysny

The events that occurred on Friday at the Sandy Hook School shake all of us parents down to our core… we like to believe that when we send our kids off to school they are safe and sound in a … Continue reading →

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