Blogging Momma Steele

     I wanted to write a blog that talked about our successes as parents. I write, with great pride, how proud of our children we are. They are all unique, all successful in their own ways, and all have amazing qualities that attract people to them. That's something to be proud of... But tonight I want to write about something we did wrong. Times were very hard when our children were young. The truth of the matter is, we had four children in car seats for two years... That's should indicate how close in age our children are.  At that time, my husband and I struggled very much to make ends meet financially. We didn't have family or friends to rely on for help--- so many times, this meant two to three extra jobs for us both. And I know many would think that is impossible, but it wasn't. What it meant was kissing goodbye at the doorway, sleeping different hours alone, and being with our children a lot. More than a lot, close to every second of our lives was built around...

  Monkey see, Monkey do-- your children do what they see you do!          Our family attended the Memorial Day ceremony at the Fort Pierce U.S. Navy Seal Museum. It was a beautiful ceremony. The outdoor forum was crowded. People were dressed patriotically and sat quietly while the ceremony was in place. Although beautiful, it was very somber at times and honestly, the unveiling of two Navy Seal names added on the wall made my throat clog and tears stream from my eyes. I have relatives in the military, my husband was in the military, my father, our uncles, etc. Even though this ceremony was held by the U.S. Navy Seal Museum, the ceremony made every member of the military now and past, and their families, feel important. I am sure every member of the audience felt like they were part of a beautiful, much larger family, Americans.      This true intention of this posting is not about...