Is it Tuesday?
77 days without yelling, 288 to go! Is it Tuesday? Is it the night I vowed to open up the blog for questions about anything and everything related to The Orange Rhino Challenge? Because I am so dazed and confused after just getting back from my “staycation” I can’t tell what day it is or […]
I just had to laugh…
76 days down, 278 to go! Dear Mommy Baby Spot, I am sad. I totally have Vacation Blues. I am trying to get up and running, to get back into the swing of things but the problem is, I have no desire to! I have no desire to look at my to-do list, to start […]
Choosing NOT to yell
73 days down, 292 to go! I normally don’t post on a Friday night but…don’t know if I will be able to post Sunday night as planned so thought I would re-share this post because the stories are two of my favorite reasons why I am glad I have taken on this Challenge. And guess […]
“Massive Emotions”
72 days down, 293 to go! Today: April 19th (I think?) Blog written: February 2, 2012 – a few days before I got into the “no yelling” groove. Why this post? Why now? I was searching for an old post I never polished or shared to post tonight while “staycationing.” When I read the line […]
Being a better Mother
71 days down, 294 to go! Dear Orange Rhinos, Here is the 2nd guest blog this week as I continue my “staycation” with my family. I thank my dear friend who has been a supporter of The Orange Rhino Challenge since day 1 for taking time out of her very busy schedule to write for […]
Do Orange Rhinos stampede?
70 days down, 295 to go! Dear The Orange Rhino, a.k.a me, Do Orange Rhinos stampede? (Sure, why not.) Do Orange Rhinos really exist? (Sure, in our community they do.) Are all your clothes orange now? (Yes, just about.) Really? (Yeah, getting there.) Do you know the answer to everything? (Nope, not at all. But […]
The Look of Fear Had to Stop
69 days down, 296 to go! Dear Orange Rhinos, I am on a “Staycation” this week and have two great guest blogs for you to read. When I first looked for volunteers, Darlene from MommyBabySpot, immediately offered up. Given her enthusiasm for the challenge and her honesty, I really looked forward to her post and […]
Less Yelling at my kids = Less Frustration
68 days down, 297 days to go! Dear ChiWei, Thanks for asking a great question! You might not like my answer. It is going to sound hokey and unbelievable and well, weird. But the truth is the truth right? I hope my answer is helpful and that it encourages you to give The Orange Rhino […]
It takes Courage to Not Yell at my kids…
65 days down, 300 to go! Dear Mean Man at Smashburger (story here), I had words for you a year ago and I have words for you now. I am no longer going to let your past meanness make my stomach turn every time I drive by Smashburger. I am no longer going to avoid […]
Self Awareness
64 days down, 301 to go! Sorry there is no post tonight. I had big plans, gigantic plans for posting tonight. And then life happened. And I am okay with that. I have to be. Because if I let it get to me, the disappointment in myself for not posting, then I’ll be cranky. And […]