Keegan, Kaleb, & Khloe, In an earlier DDD post, I talked about how it’s important to have a strong work ethic. While I absolutely believe this to be true, I also know that you shouldn’t concentrate so much on work that you don’t take time for yourself. This advice is easier said than done. There…

Keegan, Kaleb, & Princess, I know. You are already rolling your eyes with the title of this blog post. It doesn’t matter. You probably need to hear this at least a couple (or a million) more times. Keeping your room, or home, clean is more than just staying organized and preventing bugs and rodents from…

Keegan & Kaleb, There are so many different lessons your dad and I have tried teaching you over the years. From kindness, to gratitude, we have attempted to model a way of life that will help you be successful and caring individuals as you grow up. I’m hoping that one of the lessons you picked…

Dear Keegan, Kaleb, & Khloe, When I was a senior in high school, I had the chance to go to Paris with a teacher and a group of friends. Grandma and Grandpa Lovette saved money to make sure that I had the opportunity to do so. It was an unbelievable experience. I couldn’t believe how…

Dear Extraordinary Children, I am always telling you that ‘family helps family,’ so I couldn’t possibly leave this lesson out of the Daily Dose of Direction list. There will be times you won’t want to answer the phone when a family member call you up. Maybe you are getting ready for a hot date, or…

Dear Keegan, Kaleb, & Khloe, They talk about it at school. We’ve had numerous conversations on the topic as well. However, it just can’t be overstated enough that you need to be careful with what you post and share online. Anything can be shared by others. Screenshots can be made without you knowing about it.…

Dear Keegan, Kaleb, & Khloe, There will be times in your life, especially as you become young adults, when it makes more sense to borrow an item from family or friends instead of buying it. It’s important that you take care of that item as much as possible, whether it’s a blender or a boat.…

Dear Keegan, Kaleb, & Khloe, This is an important one, so please pay attention. When you find yourself in a situation where you need help, or even just someone to talk to, I want you to pick up the phone (it probably won’t be far, you guys keep them close to you,) and call me.…

Keegan, Kaleb, & Khloe, You are probably tired of hearing about fundraisers. All three of you have spent many Fridays at PTO events, selling popcorn or collecting pop cans for bottle drives. You have been roused from your beds for early Saturday mornings to head to various stores to sell candy bars or other items…

Retirement sounds like it’s a long ways off when you are young. You are thinking about a house payment, diapers, and having enough money to buy groceries. The last thing you are thinking about is being at a point in your life where you are done working and will need to have a retirement account.…