we will rock you

the kiddos are all tucked way.

an early night, after being out way too late on new year's eve.

the tree is gone and the twinkly lights are down.

at least a week earlier than most years.

chore charts and new calendars are printed and primed for action.

i often dwell in the christmas slow until my birthday or mlk.

not this year.

for it seems that the crazy chill that blows outdoors has 

creeped into the cracks, attitudes and behaviors of the little residents here at 7 ohlson circle.

parenting kindness, gratitude, respect and honesty was our toll this winter break.

oh was it our toll.

we need this new year to reset some expectations.

to encourage, simplify and warm back up to what kindness,  

gratefulness,  gentleness, patience and self-control looks like.

oh and that we the loving & adoring parents are in charge.

that we are the lead singers in this rock band.

and that when we rock, they rock.

so, let's rock 2018.

calling all parents to sing aloud with us 

(microphones, air guitars and head banging required)

"we will, we will rock you!"

"we will, we will rock you!

happy new year friends!