“Life is better being a mom.”
Kids interview
Sometimes as moms, we question just how good we are doing with our kids. I'm not sure what makes me question myself the most, the swift kick to the face by my toddler, or the eye roll of my 7 year old. Who knows? But I thought to myself, what's a better way to truly know than to ask our own kids???
The stereotype of being a girl mom
I'm sure many of you have seen the boy mom vs girl mom video recently swirling around Facebook. I honestly don't know where this came from. The idea of girls being well behaved vs boys who aren't. I am a mother of FOUR girls. I cannot attest to what it's like with boys, but I sure can say what it's like raising girls.
7 things I’ve learned in 7 Years of mommyhood
With my oldest daughter turning 7 this week, it has brought up a time of reflection. What did I do well? What could I have done better? What have I learned over the last 7 years of parenthood? I've learned everything from the great parts of parenthood to the not so great parts and everything in between.
The Comparison Game, the Thief of Joy
Have you ever caught yourself thinking about how someone else is better than you? Guilty! I know I'm not the only mama who feels insecure from time to time. We play the comparison game and guess what? We never win! Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we beat ourselves up so often? Why are we always comparing ourselves to other mamas? How do those moms do it?
Raising PATIENT kids
Patience is the ability to tolerate a delay without getting upset. Let's get real, what other mamas are with me in lacking this quality?! I mean.....come on, us parents are not the most patient of people. I'll admit, my girls have heard me say things like "hurry up, just get your dang shoes on" or even heard me speak to others while driving (like they can even hear me....) by saying "move out of my way".
Mom Friends Forever
Parenting is beautiful and one of the greatest gifts, but's it is tough!! One of the best ways to lighten the load is by having mom friends! If you're confused about diapering, a funky rash, sickness, etc....call your mom friend. If you're excited about a first step, a first word, or that they managed to not have a blowout for a whole day....call your mom friend. If you're frustrated with the terrible 2's, the terrible 3's, terrible teens....call your mom friend. Shoot, if you are just struggling yourself and needing encouragement.... call your mom friend!
Raising Kind Kids
When I think of the world we live in today, I wouldn't immediately think of the word "kind". I often see people judging and putting others down to make themselves feel better. I get it, we aren't perfect, and we've all been there at times. But what if we intentionally made changes to turn this world upside down and make this world a KIND place?!
To the Mom with No Kids
I know you have raised the most well behaved children in the world! I know you are an expert and I should take your advice more often. Wait....you have NO children?!?!