You have to scream to get anyone to listen to you!! This seems to be a universal mom thing. No one seems to listen or pay attention to you until you turn into a stark, raving lunatic. Then, they all stand around and try to figure out why the men in the white jackets are... Continue Reading →
Sacrificing Mom
There is so much that I wish for. It’s hard admitting that because as humans, moms in particular, are trained to believe wanting things is greedy and selfish. We’re taught to take care of everyone else before us. I’ve even seen infographics on Facebook that put women/wives/moms last in a hierarchy. God then husband then... Continue Reading →
You Are the Difference, Mom
I just read a post that has me bawling. It was simple and heartfelt and it addressed the one thing moms always wonder. Do I make a difference? So many days, as a stay at home mom, you wonder if anyone notices. You start to think that it’s only noticed when you don’t do it.... Continue Reading →
No More Mommy Martyr.
Listen. I'll be straight with you. Motherhood is hard. Motherhood is tough. And you have to be a tough mother to get through some of the days. I get it. You never sleep. You work hard. You worry. And it's not appreciated. You feel like all you are is the bearer of children and chicken... Continue Reading →
Crazy Things Kids Say
Kids say the craziest things. Some funny. Some embarrassing. Some are just down right wrong. But it's all memorable. So, here's a list I compiled with some help from my Facebook friends (See, Zucker, I can use Facebook for data mining, too.) My daughter said she can't wait to be a teenager so she can... Continue Reading →