Boundaries are so important!
I think direct communication is key, so if I tell my husband that I need four minutes to rejuvenate, there’s no issue. Boundaries! They are so important for functionality in every relationship,...
View ArticleI have booby-trapped my house!
Are you kidding me? Everything is locked down in this house. I’ve watched one too many episodes of Dateline to feel comfortable leaving anything accessible. Doors are locked, alarms are in place, and...
View ArticleWe respect each others private time…
Well, our kids are still both under 10, so we haven’t had any of those “teenage privacy” issues yet. For now, we are all pretty respectful of each other in terms of allowing everyone in the house to...
View ArticleDoors open at night!
When the kids were smaller, privacy and open or closed doors wasn’t much of an issue, but as they’ve gotten older we are definitely being more mindful of shutting doors when appropriate. When everyone...
View ArticleSetting up boundaries!
Privacy? What’s that? This is an area we need to work on. We have just now established a rule: if the door is closed, you must knock before entering. Not only have our doors never been locked,...
View ArticleNo concept of personal space!
Our kids don’t have a lot of modesty, so trying to instill the art of privacy has been a tough lesson for them. Because of this we started small, like with locks on the bathroom doors. (still nobody...
View ArticleOnce we are safe inside…
Honestly, I’m a little crazy when it comes to locking my doors. I mean, when my husband gets gas I make sure I lock the doors. He is inches away from the car but that’s too far for me. I need to keep...
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