Meredith Ethington's Blog, page 24
February 21, 2018
Maybe The Ordinary Days Are What Make An Extraordinary Life
When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Constitution, he changed John Locke’s phrase “Life, Liberty, and Property,” to “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Over the past few years, the phrase YOLO, which stands for “You Only Live Once,” has come to embody this pursuit for Millennials. It is the “Carpe Diem” for those who prefer […]
The post Maybe The Ordinary Days Are What Make An Extraordinary Life appeared first on Perfection Pending.
20 Hilarious Tweets That Sum Up Life With Insomnia Perfectly
I am a tired mom by day and a super tired mom who still can’t fall the eff to sleep by night. Because, along with 30 to 50% of other Americans, I am affected by this terrible, awful thing called Insomnia. Every night, after putting my kids to bed, I curl up next to my […]
The post 20 Hilarious Tweets That Sum Up Life With Insomnia Perfectly appeared first on Perfection Pending.
Easy Rainbow Treats For St. Patrick’s Day
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. See my full disclosure policy here. I will never forget when my kids first told me about the naughty leprechaun visiting their preschool teacher’s house. I was like, Say what? I’ve heard of the tooth fairy, Santa, and […]
The post Easy Rainbow Treats For St. Patrick’s Day appeared first on Perfection Pending.
February 20, 2018
The Sibling Magic That Happens When Your Kids Play Together – Without You.
It usually happens on Saturday mornings before 8 a.m. Or on that first warm spring day when they can play outside without coats. And sometimes in the winter, as they trudge through six inches of freshly fallen snow. It’s often unpredictable. And when it’s gone, it’s gone. But for a few minutes (sometimes even an […]
The post The Sibling Magic That Happens When Your Kids Play Together – Without You. appeared first on Perfection Pending.
6 Real Mom Tips When You’re Ready To Have The Sex Talk With Your Kids
My son’s freckled face burned red. His tiny ten-year-old body sank into his seat as he stared intently out the window at the fields full of cattle passing by in a blur. I glanced over at his dad, white-knuckling the steering wheel and undoubtedly wishing he could be anywhere else at that moment. It was […]
The post 6 Real Mom Tips When You’re Ready To Have The Sex Talk With Your Kids appeared first on Perfection Pending.
February 19, 2018
To The Wife Whose Husband Totally Says The Wrong Thing – Here Are Some Translations
Some of you ladies reading are lucky enough to have the love of a man who has no trouble using lovely words. It’s a stereotype to say that women are the only chatty ones in a relationship while the men avoid conversations like a plague. There are plenty of men out there who can express […]
The post To The Wife Whose Husband Totally Says The Wrong Thing – Here Are Some Translations appeared first on Perfection Pending.
February 16, 2018
To My Teenagers, I See You
To my tall people, my teenagers, I need you to know that I see you. I see you out there in the world, sometimes with your wings spread wide, sometimes trying not to be been seen at all. I see that sometimes you want us right by your side and other times you want us […]
The post To My Teenagers, I See You appeared first on Perfection Pending.
Facebook’s Most Hilarious Parents of the Week
Let’s laugh together with Facebook’s Most Hilarious Parents of the Week. Because it is ok to laugh. We need it. Laughter heals. Whether it is just a rough day or something much, much more, it is really ok to breathe and enjoy the silly. Relax in the ridiculous. Find relief, even for just a moment, […]
The post Facebook’s Most Hilarious Parents of the Week appeared first on Perfection Pending.
February 15, 2018
To The Husband Whose Wife Seems Angry – Here’s What You Need To Know
Not that long ago, I was having one of “those” days as a mom. I was feeling bitter and frustrated and somewhat resentful, and yes, angry. My husband came to me and asked if I was ok, and also mentioned that lately it seemed like I was always angry at him. At first I balked […]
The post To The Husband Whose Wife Seems Angry – Here’s What You Need To Know appeared first on Perfection Pending.
A High School Counselor Shares How We Can Prevent Another School Shooting While We Wait For Policy To Change
How do we prevent another school shooting? The answer is simple – you can’t. Every parent in America wants to know the answer to that question, but the truth is there is no quick fix. We need policies to change, and that takes time. It’s not going to happen over night. We shouldn’t give up, […]
The post A High School Counselor Shares How We Can Prevent Another School Shooting While We Wait For Policy To Change appeared first on Perfection Pending.
