The "Funny Farm" of the Cowles family.
I've just discovered what kind of parent I am. Well, what kind I want to be, based off of Disney Movie characters. There are all kinds of parenting styles in this world and most are portrayed in Disney movies. There is Jasmine's dad, the Sultan, who is worrying about his daughter's future and the path… Continue reading Disney Parenting 101
My Dad is going to be 70 this November. Besides the basic needs in life, he has taught me that a girl can do "boy things" like checking the oil in your car engine and how to mow the lawn. I've learned a lot from my dad in my 41 years. My dad is one… Continue reading Things I’ve learned from my Daddy
Around Christmas, our oldest was invited to a youth group all-nighter. When I told my hubby that she was invited AND wanted to go, his response had me laughing so hard I was crying. He said, with all seriousness, "Why does she want to be with her friends instead of us?" To which I replied,… Continue reading Letting Go
My mom, the retired English teacher, made me aware of a phrase that we all use incorrectly. The phrase, "Raising a Child" is actually incorrect. The correct phrase should be "to rear" a child. She explained it to me in a such a simple and OBVIOUS way. She said, "We RAISE cattle, we REAR children."… Continue reading Raise a Child or Rear a Child?
Cowles Farm 