by Alica McKenna Johnson | Dec 7, 2015 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Monday Musings
As a kid I always saved my favorite part of my meal for last. I wanted the yummiest tastes to be the last on my tongue. I still do this, and it has taken me 41 years to realize this leads to overeating. Now of course since I am serving myself, I like everything on my...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 16, 2015 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Monday Musings
Seriously, I think this is a great idea. First off, working with kids in the foster care system for the past eight years has made the words ‘mom’s boyfriend’ or ‘stepdad’ something that makes my stomach clench. AND yes, there are a lot of amazing men out there, but if...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Feb 4, 2013 | Monday Musings
Last night I had a minor melt down. I managed to hold off until the kids were in bed then the ugly thoughts and tears began. Now my overly emotional state might have been caused by the email saying I hadn’t placed in a writing competition I’d entered, the fact that I...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 14, 2012 | Alica Mckenna Johnson
I have gotten such generous support for this on Facebook I thought I would post my begging here 🙂 As some of you know from following my blog I am houseparent at a group home for abused and neglected kids who have been removed from their homes by CPS. And the teens who...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jul 25, 2012 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
Parenting is hard work, you have to take on so many roles. My favorite is that of a spy, an evil spy, a sexy evil spy, with mad ninja skills. Sometimes the best thing for your children is to trick, manipulate and coerce them into doing something. I kept having issues...