Author: Lori Clinch

  • Pranksters like to put mom in the hot seat

    Pranksters like to put mom in the hot seat

    Our four sons have numerous ways to entertain themselves. They have ESPN, basketball games on the driveway and when all else fails, they like to wrestle each other down to the ground for no apparent reason. However, their favorite form of entertainment comes from picking on yours truly. They like to mess up my hair,…

  • Sons want their parents to show them ‘love’

    Sons want their parents to show them ‘love’

    ARE WE THERE YET Lori Clinch Christmas shopping. It simply isn’t what it used to be. Back in the day I could “wow” our four young sons with anything from Nike socks to the Batmobile and everything in between. They were thrilled at the pile of presents on Christmas morning. They would wake up at…

  • If all else fails, you can blame Mom

    If all else fails, you can blame Mom

    By Lori Clinch Everyone knows that raising a family is not cheap. Even with hand-me-downs, clothing is expensive. New sneakers will put you in the poor house and health insurance costs more than the monthly mortgage. If a person took the time to tally what it takes to feed four hungry mouths, along with an…