Almost Gypsy Soul

I know people that have kiddos have undergone some huge life changes, and they probably see the world in a different light than those of us who are still without kids....or even a different light than before they had kids. I've heard and read many things that say us (without kids) just don't understand since we don't' have kids.....we don't know what its like and don't offer parenting advice. Well I'm going to offer some parenting advice even though you told me not to. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE teach your kids 1. how to write, with a pencil and paper using correct  grammar and sentences 2. how to count change, as in back to someone who has purchased something from them 3. how to tell time on an analog clock 4. how to take pride in tasks they set out to accomplish 5. speaking, face-to-face communication with eye contact and a strong voice that can be heard 6. work ethic, how to work hard to earn something that they want and that it may take time to ge...

When I was growing up I thought I had it so bad. I had chores, I had a summer job, I got spanked, I got grounded, I was responsible for my own checking account. The older I got the more I realized how thankful I am for the "rough childhood" I had. My parents taught me responsibility, integrity and that there ARE consequences for my actions. This week I spent a fair amount of time at the National High School Finals Rodeo that is held here in Rock Springs where there is somewhere around 6,000 high school kids here from all over the U.S., Canada and Australia competing in 10 days of high school rodeo. A few days ago, I was sitting outside the NRS trailers talking with Chance and a mother and her 7ish year old screamed by. The mother was dragging the little boy by while he was screaming and crying "I want that rope." As they made their way in front of us, he grabbed her arm, shoved it in his mouth and proceeded to bite her as hard as he could. She threatened that ...