Sometimes my kids push me too far. They mistake my amicable mood as a sign of weakness and try to take advantage of it. That’s when I have to pull the reigns back and deliver a little reminder of who is boss. For example, over the last week or so, the kids have been coming in from school and tossing their belongings wherever is most convenient for them. I cannot tell you how many backpacks, shoes and jackets I have tripped over recently. They pay no mind to my efforts to keep the house picked up and in some kind of order. They grab snacks, …read more