My daughter will be six years old next month and my son will be two years old in a couple of weeks, and yet oftentimes I still feel like a new mom. Even if your child is now an adult, you're sometimes still a new parent, too. With each new experience you have with your … Continue reading Still a New Mom
Parenting
Small Victories
Sometimes, being a mom is just so dang difficult! If you've read last week's post (titled Just Do Your Best), you've seen that I am exhausted these days. After having talks with some of my fellow mama friends, we've come to the conclusion that sometimes it's the small victories that help us to get through each … Continue reading Small Victories
I Do Not Feel Like Super Mom
It is past the baby's nap time. He doesn't like pacifiers, and I do not want to be a human pacifier. He is screaming his head off in his crib. I do not feel like Super Mom. My daughter caught a cold from someone in her class. Her nose is drippy and I am trying … Continue reading I Do Not Feel Like Super Mom
I Am More
I am more than just a mommy... I am a nurse. I can make bumps and boo-boos better with lots of hugs and kisses, and soothe tummy aches and fevers with mint tea or a cool wash cloth. I am a teacher. Not only do I teach my children the alphabet, shapes, and numbers, I … Continue reading I Am More
Mommy Secrets
There are some secrets that many of us mommies are just too ashamed to share. We have all experienced the guilt that comes along with some of these secrets. Well, ladies, don't be ashamed. It's a part of motherhood. Being a mom is tough enough without having to deal with the guilt that often comes … Continue reading Mommy Secrets
Raising a Girl
Raising a girl requires moxie. Being a female can be daunting at times. Many of us struggle to figure out who we are well into adulthood. There's immense pressure from the media to "be" a certain way. The women who are in the spotlight are usually women we can never be and in all honesty, … Continue reading Raising a Girl
The “Why” Era
It's official. My daughter has entered the stage of asking "why" for everything. Emily recently turned 3 years old and because she is so inquisitive and well-spoken, my husband and I were actually surprised this milestone of asking "Why" didn't start earlier. (We were relieved, but not all that surprised that she never went through a "terrible … Continue reading The “Why” Era
You Might Be a Mommy or Daddy If…
I found this list online today and decided it had to be shared with all of you. It made me smile and even nod my head in approval at quite a few of them, and I am sure many of you will have the same reaction. Number 18 is absolutely true! It would be great … Continue reading You Might Be a Mommy or Daddy If…
A Mother’s Day Tribute
Because tomorrow is Mother's Day, this is a tribute to all of you fellow mommies out there... As the headline of my blog states, being a mom takes moxie. It's one of the most challenging and rewarding things you will ever do. Some days you laugh. Some days you cry. Some days you feel like … Continue reading A Mother’s Day Tribute
Mommyhood Dictionary: Letters W to Z
Here's the conclusion of the Mommyhood Dictionary I started a few weeks back. I hope you've enjoyed it! W walk (v): You took your first steps when you were 14 months old. Your Nana and I were enjoying a couple of days at the beach with you (your Daddy stayed home). You learned rather quickly once you … Continue reading Mommyhood Dictionary: Letters W to Z