This Full House Archive

Tag: parenting blogs

  • Another Vlog Tutorial: How NOT to Talk to Teenagers

    Working in social media, I get to watch a lot of "how to" videos (YES, it's a job!) and I have learned some really interesting stuff along the way: like, how some parenting sites can make raising teens (and tweens) sound sooooooo…I don't know…wash, rinse and repeat.

    So, I was undermining my teens' privacy the other day and started thinking to myself; you know, maybe it would be a whole lot easier if someone showed me what NOT to do…and…HEY!!!!…wait a minute…I can do that!!!

    So, I present to you, the second in a series of "how NOT to" vlogs.

     

    A few post-production notes:

    • I am, and have NEVER even claimed to be, in no way, shape or form a parenting expert…clearly.
    • If, however, by posting these silly little videos, I can make you feel even just a little better about your parenting skills, then my job here is done.
    • That being said, do NOT try this at home, I am a professional dork.
    • My husband, kids and even the dog know and they seem to be okay wit-it.
    • I also realize that the audio does not match the video.
    • You've just witnessed a professional dork "workin-it".
    • With SUPER heavy duty and totally teen-induced eye baggage, even.
    • Wil Wheaton is awesome.

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  • The Seven Years of Mommyblogging and Happy Everything!

    September 2008

    Almost 3 years ago, I watched my oldest daughter leave the house, for the first time, as a freshman in high school and I thought to myself…PHEW!…1 down and 3 to go!

    Heather's 8th Grade Formal 2010Heather's 8th Grade Formal 

    This year, Heather (she's my middle girl) celebrated her last year of middle school by attending the 8th grade formal.

    Garth [not his real name] and GlenGlen's 5th Grade Graduation

    Glen (my only son) graduated 5th grade and is officially now the 3rd Thompson to hit the middle school…in 5 years.

    Hope's 9th Birthday 2010

    Happy 9th Birthday, Hopey

    Aaaand, my youngest daughter just celebrated her last year, before hitting double-digits and was SO excited during her 4th grade orientation, knowing that her sisters and brother attended the same school, and happily admitted to her future new principal, "Nope, I'm the LAST one!"

    Happy Everything!

    What?  I forgot to get the candle and 8 + 1 = 9, right?

    The cake was supposed to say, "Happy Everything!" but, I didn't bust my husband's chops about it (see caption) honestly, I was just too busy stumbling around…feeling all dazed and confused…okay, it's been like that for the last 7 years…but, I am STILL blogging…there, I said it, can I go home now?

    Happy Birthday To Me 2010!
    As you can see, it is written all over my face (the years, since I started blogging, I mean) still, I can't help but feel that with all these changes (the aforementioned happening ALL in the same week, btw) I have reached a milestone, of my own.

    Heather's Graduation 2010
    No, it hasn't gotten any easier (nuh-uh, sorry!) but, at least now my kids are now old enough to realize that…nope…life isn't always perfect (I know, act surprised anyway!) however, as their mother (yes, they are ALL mine) I have also learned to embrace those imperfections (mostly) and I truly believe we are ALL stronger for it.

    At least, they seem to be more than okay with it.

    [hands behind back, crosses fingers and grins]

    Happy Everything!!!

    © 2010 This Full House Blog

  • Blogging It Old School

    Radio 

    Video may have killed the radio star, but it's those damned folks selling their Blu Rays that's totally messing with my blogging mojo, DAMNIT! [source: Shorpy.com]

    Look, I've been at this for more than half a decade (you like that, sounds way longer than 6 years, right?) but, if you think mommybloggers have it bad, just wait.  Though, I long since ditched the term, made it a habit of adding links to my "parenting blog" and would much rather be called, "Her Royal Majesty" and "Supreme Blogging Goddess" or just "Elizabitch" — whichever one works for you, I'm easy — yes, I HAVE personally bore (bared?) witness to the destructive and dismissive nature of mean girls in the blogosphere (wanna see my scars?) but…DAYUM…rock, paper, scissors…says…SHOOT, it's time us old-timers take back the blogosphere.

    Or, is it bad to use the term "blogosphere" anymore, either?  Yah?  Well, buckle up my friend, I'm getting all goose bumpily just thinking about how many people I've been able to annoy, lately, just because the wind's blowing a different direction, or deciding to add a "page break" on purpose, giving all 3 of my readers the choice, whether they want to  "click to read more…" or, not.

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