By: Mia L. Hazlett 2/27/13 I can talk about money all I want, but both of you know, in our house, you have to earn it. My job is to make sure you have love, morals, values, food, shelter, and clothes. That’s it!! Anything above and beyond those, is because I love you. I was… Continue reading WORK FOR IT!
Category: Family
Money, Money, Money!
By: Mia L. Hazlett Date: 1/27/13 Hello my precious daughters. What makes the world go 'round? Money. I hate to say it darlings, but money makes the world go round. The thing is my ladies, being financially responsible will get you far in life. It won’t eliminate all of your problems. Obstacles will still block… Continue reading Money, Money, Money!
Honesty
Honesty By: Mia L. Hazlett 1/20/13 I began this blog to address my concerns about the relationship concerns I witnessed between parents and children. My most pressing concern was watching the increasing amount of friendships between children and parents. There was no line drawn when it came to the roles of the parent and… Continue reading Honesty
For My Virtuous Daughters
By: Mia L. Hazlett 1/5/13 As I line up our year of abundance, I must stay focused on the non-material. There is nothing more important to me than raising you both to be and become God-fearing virtuous women. We have become a remarkably resilient and close family over the past three years. Within these past… Continue reading For My Virtuous Daughters
Living by Faith
By: Mia L. Hazlett 1/3/13 I came into 2013 by myself. I sat in my recliner with the television on completely, captivated by my new James Patterson book. As the midnight hour approached, I wondered what 2013 would bring for me. And as I sat alone, I began to feel lonely. My daughters were at… Continue reading Living by Faith
I’m So Weak
I'm So Weak By: Mia L. Hazlett 12/14/12 I had a draft to write tonight. It was supposed to be about Family Tradition. But I can't write that tonight. My mind isn't on my family, it's on the families in Newtown Connecticut. I had seen early on prior to any reported deaths, that there was… Continue reading I’m So Weak
What in the DAMN?
What in the Damn? By Mia L. Hazlett 12/13/12 I had to give my praise to God before diving right back in here. But I'm back! The opinionated mother. Friend to no child. So I must ask the question, what in the DAMN?!?! Here goes, I've been living in my house since September. I love… Continue reading What in the DAMN?
A Mighty Long Way
A Mighty Long Way By: Mia L. Hazlett 12/11/12 As the year winds down and I take inventory of my year's progress, I must give praise to God. He has brought my family a mighty long way. And if you had asked me a year ago if I thought I would be where I am… Continue reading A Mighty Long Way
It’s Your Fault, Not the Schools
By: Mia L. Hazlett 6/7/2012 So I've been looking into moving closer to Boston. But to move is not as simple as finding a place and moving there. My number one concern as a parent of two school-aged children is a "good" school system. Now why "good"? Because I don't leave it on the school… Continue reading It’s Your Fault, Not the Schools
My “Firstborn”
By: Mia L. Hazlett 6/1/12 Almost 18 years ago, I had my "Firstborn". She is my favorite "Firstborn" because, I gained no weight, retained no water, and there were no sleepless nights. So the other day I found myself near tears when I read on her Facebook Wall that it was her last day of… Continue reading My “Firstborn”