Tricia

Do You Believe In Yourself?

So many horrible things have been said to me and about me that for such long time I didn’t. But now I do. I believe: I am smart That I am worth it I am not lazy If I fall, I can get back up I am a good wife and mom I can make a difference I don’t have to be perfect Being myself is ok I don’t have an attitude problem I deserve to be happy Life is worth living I am lovable I can step...

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What Not To Say To Moms

I was reading my new issue of RedBook magazine and came across a page that listed 10 things to never say to a working  or a stay at home mom.  If you are a mom, I just know you have you own little list in your head. I have been both on both sides of the fence. I have definitely had some people say some things to me that I felt were insensitive. Unfortunately some of those thing have stuck with me. In my...

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Fishing In Tichigan

Even though it is fall, my husband and the kids go fishing whenever they get a chance. At least Nannah and TJ go with him, Kayla only goes once in a while. She says it is too boring, lol. My husband finally had a day off and decided to visit a friend of his who lives in Tichigan. They had fun and caught lots of fish including blue gill, dogfish, northern, perch and large mouth bass. Of course Savannah...

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Out the corner of my eye

I see a lot. Like the time that monster attacked my van on the driver’s side one winter. Ok, it wasn’t really a monster it was a deer. But it was really dark and unexpected and shoot, it looked like a monster, lol. Now every time I see a deer I get nervous. I see my children actually getting along and helping each other. I see the man I am going to grow old with and could not be happier. I see...

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Yet another post about customer service

Since my kids were little I taught my kids manners. Always say please and thank you, respect everyone, make sure you are always polite. No exceptions. That is what my Grandmother taught me.  I guess it is working because I always get compliments about how well mannered my children are. When I was in high school and got my first job I learned how to give great customer service. And this was years ago,...