PenguinMama

Christian. LGBTQ. Autism Awareness. Mental Health awareness. Geek. Buckeye fan. Homeschool. 💕Mostly just a mama trying to do her best 💕

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

Me: Be nice!
12: Why? They aren't.
M: Be nice anyway.
12: Why?
M: Look, you can't control others, but you can control you. Be nice. Rise above. Do what's right even if others aren't.
12: That's not fair.
M: Rarely is. But what you do reflects on you, so do right anyway.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

Just voted for Tomammirati! Please please please vote for him!!
#PoleDanceToHell https://t.co/0bzXUByu4l

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

I've been dealing with some stuff, so I haven't been on. It's not y'all, it's not a "twitter break"... I've been as backed off in my offline life as I have in my online one. Know I love you and I'll be back 💜

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

I know it's been a couple weeks. Been busy. But for any prayer warriors out there, my family needs it. My aunt's house burnt down in the early morning. One of my cousins didn't survive. I'm still in shock.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

My sweeties are home safe!!!! Pardon me for a while as I spend time them. I'm sure I'll be back with news of shenanigans soon enough 😉

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@Skohara36 @MadDogLane1984 @onehullofadad @Dapple_TXUSA @dad_on_my_feet @manda_tee1 @sugarwess @jessika_rut @Marandamink @CluelessMomTho1 @beckresc @IAmStillChris @kool_egg @realDadofSeven Thank you!!!

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

MY FAM IS ON THEIR WAY HOME!!!!!!! So much joy. Go back to your regularly scheduled programming now.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@GohansMom That's a fine way to handle it! Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. No worries mama ☺

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

Pupper and kitty asleep on my lap. They are missing the rest of our fam, too. And I have to pee, but don't have the heart to move them.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@momsense_ensues Yes! Win! For kiddo's 11th we gave her a Hogwarts letter and sorting house cupcakes with surprise m&ms of house colors in the middle.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@ICantEven01 *squee* I love all the kids in their prom finery. Only sad because he will probably look better than me 😎

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@TiredMamaTalkin Yeah... When 12 was 2 we hit a hard patch. Wasn't single, but was homeless. It's super awkward at times.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@Cynical_Parent No win in this situation. No matter what you say, it's going to be repeated to every stranger for weeks.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@Erinbabysteps I agree completely 💜 and it gets harder as your follows get higher because there are so many wonderful people. I'm not even a huge acct and it feels overwhelming sometimes. Major props to those who keep it loving as a big acct. And hugs to all the little ones!

[Years Of Reading Selfishly @yearsofreading]

Five Jobs I’ve had:

1. Bitch
2. Lover
3. Child
4. Mother
5. Sinner (and a saint)

I do not feel ashamed 😉..

(Apologies to anyone born after 1997 who will possibly have no clue what this tweet means)!

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@HeartfeltMomma I regularly see home school fams use shopping as learning experiences. Especially Fridays- because payday. There are 2-3 fams I see like clockwork if I shop on Fridays. Not that it's any of Karen's business.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@motherlyqueer Good for him understanding his boundaries! I feel that way a lot, especially recently.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@Caroline_315 Talked to 12's dad earlier (guy bff), and he was chillin at a bar. I'm like, I'm glad that helps you unwind after a long week, but I'd rather curl up at home lol.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@SahmAccidental Could also try a focus object- like have them look at a light/toy/etc, and drop it distracted. Also if they look left or right so they don't feel it come directly in.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@SahmAccidental Have them lay down- that makes it a million times easier. But actually getting it in? If you can maneuver, rather than just drop it in, gently pull the lower lid and put it there, then have them blink without wiping. Its easier than forcing eye open.

[PenguinMama @tearsofgrace14]

@ThisNurseK I mean, it's now standard to get a whooping cough booster as an adult when it never used to be. We know it's possible these things weaken over time.