I remember crying to another friend who had an older child about daycare. “I am afraid Buckner won’t know I am his mommy.” While I have since learned that motherhood is an emotional journey no matter what stage you are in, those first few months […]
Do you take mini inspirational breaks during the day? A couple of weeks ago I wrote about daily indulgences and while inspirational breaks are similar, these are designed to inspire you again when you are feeling overwhelmed or in need of some motivation. I know […]
“Play toys with me mama.” Oh the sweet voice of my son competing with the million voices going on in my head. The first thing I heard in my mind was the mantra that has been playing on repeat lately, “Children are not a distraction […]
Life gets busy. Big goals take time. In the midst of a busy life and the time it takes to achieve our goals, we may forget about what we are aiming for or get sidetracked. As I mentioned before, I teach and do career counseling […]
Working mamas don’t you have more days than you can count where you just don’t know where the time goes? I remember one day early in my parenting journey sitting on B’s nursery floor in a heap of laundry and mess. I cried wondering how […]
I have a confession to make. I use to be that person that would judge parents for being late to work. I was heartless. Pre-parent me did not understand nor excuse their behavior for being late. I would think, yes, they have responsibilities as a […]
Ever feel like you want to be called a trophy wife? I know… every feminist fiber in me says that I should never speak those words but stay with me for a minute. I don’t actually want to be a trophy wife. A real one […]
“Don’t leave me mama.” The statement that breaks my heart and makes me feel loved all at the same time. I hate to think my son would ever think I choose to leave him. I want to cry when I really think about having to […]
Fall is such an exciting but very busy time which can create feelings of being overwhelmed or stressed. Even if the busy season is filled with all good things, the joy can be smothered by the never ending to do list. This is especially true […]
I have a confession that will irritate some and delight others. I don’t get annoyed with stores putting out Christmas decorations and supplies in September. I understand that it takes time to plan the holidays. Putting out merchandise early does not mean you are ignoring […]
