Before I had children, I would sometimes picture what kind of mother I would be to my kids one day. I really really wanted to be the “cool mom” from Mean Girls as long as I could be respected by my kids as well as listened to. I imagined being a working mom of two beautiful, well-behaved …
Parenting is the most fulfilling “job” there is. However, at times it can leaves parents feeling overwhelmed and left with the guilt of feeling like they could do better. If you’re like me, then you’ll try to convince yourself that you are doing your best, which is enough for you and your kids. Unfortunately, this …
Hi, I haven’t been “me” in quite some time. I know it, you know it, our cat even knows it. As you know, our two kids can be really, really tough to take care of by yourself. I mean, up until a month ago, we had two kids under two and that seemed bad, …
To My Man, I Haven’t Been Myself Lately, But I Need You To Still Love Me Read More »
As I lay my daughter in her crib for bed, I say “Goodnight”, even though I know I will be saying that word at least 5 more times to her throughout the night. It’s very rare that she falls asleep on the first “try.” More than likely I will be right back at her side …
Of course becoming pregnant this time was a shock to my family, as I said right after my first child was born, “I’m not having any more kids” due to the traumatizing events I endured while delivering her. This was also a shock to me. It wasn’t planned. I really wasn’t ready to have another …
Becoming a Mother: For The Second Time (Pregnancy Edition) Read More »
It’s hard. I know it’s hard. Life itself is hard. Now throw a baby or babies into the picture and now you’re dealing with, what feels like, torture. When did getting out of bed become such a struggle? Or even trying to remember the last time you laughed? We’re starting to forget who we used …