CategoryLife in the Stubborn House

Life with juji

Or “What it’s like to have a perpetual toddler with attitude.” Cuddly or deadly? If you come into, or even near, the Stubborn House you will encounter the epic personality of Juji Sue. Juji is basically my first child. She came into our family in the winter of 2007/2008 which means she officially became a teenager in 2020. This is still very young for a Congo African Grey...

We love a budget

Hubby Really Does “Wow. Those growing kids must be draining your budget.” Large Family Mama confession: I rarely shop at thrift stores. They are too expensive. For all of the fans of a certain financial guru, I am going to say something very controversial. We use credit cards for almost everything, and it benefits our family’s budget. I just bought nearly $400 worth of brand...

How do you love a child who isn’t yours?

and other questions people ask our family. Our family is complicated. Confusing even. The conversations that happen around our breakfast table or in the van make me chuckle when I think of how these conversations would be perceived if they were overheard by someone on the outside. Terms like “Grandma”, “brother” and “Birth Mom” are thrown around with...

TuiMama

Wife, mother, chauffeur, referee, teacher, chef, caretaker, etc...All unto Christ.

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