Monthly Archives: May 2018

To Thine Own Self Be Truant

Posted on May 21, 2018 by larva225

My kids are done with the school year. Technically, they should be there today and tomorrow, with each day culminating in one of those working parents’ delight: the early dismissal. The thing is, grades are already in and have … Continue reading →

Posted in life, Parenting | Tagged Deadpool, end of year, sadness, school, stress | 4 Comments

The Great Barrier Chief (a.k.a. A Real Pain In the Grass)

Posted on May 14, 2018 by larva225

I’m going to have a normal post again. No rage. No tears. Just typical stuff. It’s winding down, y’all. The school year. Drama notwithstanding, I’m done. Last week was homework-light for Stella, but that doesn’t mean we finished any faster … Continue reading →

Posted in life, Parenting | Tagged Chief, end of year, grass, neighbors | 7 Comments

Mess for Success

Posted on May 6, 2018 by larva225

Do you ever think or even know that you’re pushing the envelope? Doing stuff that is bordering on the ridiculous, irresponsible, or even obnoxious? Do you ever get to the point where you’re not certain that you care? I fought … Continue reading →

Posted in life, Parenting | Tagged ADHD, behavior chart, Evil Villain | 1 Comment

Trashes to Trashes

Posted on May 3, 2018 by larva225

Today I snapped. I picked up my kids after school, listened to them squabble and fight the whole way home, opened Felix’s folder and pulled out his behavior chart, at which point I saw that today’s square had originally been … Continue reading →