I don't enjoy saying NO, STOP and DON'T all day long.And I really don't want to be that Mom..The one who develops my sons image of this worldin terms of all the things he "can't" do.But it takes a lot of effort, energy and patience to stay positive as a parent.Three qualities that seem to be on short supply since the moment I earn[...]
Mommy Guilt.Let's talk about that for a minute, okay.Like how I seriously despise going to the park.But for some reason, admitting this fact gives me guilt.As if admittance to my lack of excitement to have sand in my shoes,get stuck in the tube slide, and experience sweat dripping down my backsomehow makes me a bad mom.And then there's th[...]
I love when I find a blog that tells it like it is,while also staying positive about Motherhoodand life.While I don't always succeed,its exactly what I strive for in my own blog.Honesty.Like how sometimes Motherhood stinks, literally--but it will always leave you smiling.Reality.Like how sometimes the only solution to a day full of t[...]
Taking Mommy advice is a tricky thing.It seems I'm one of those Momma's who likes to give,but often doesn't want to hear it.Don't get me wrong,I'll take any tips or hints or tricks that might actually get my toddler to sleep through the night at least once in his 21 months on this Earth.And its not that I don't want to hear about what has[...]
It's all about the little things...like bed head,sticky faces,round eyes,and of course, pie.Here's to deep breaths,and taking a moment to soak upthe little things.And here's to me, taking my own advice.[...]
I mentioned this lovely experience at the end of my post, I Am THAT Mom.And in case you didn't believe me, I decided to show proof.Yes, that is pee.Baby W pee, to be exact.And yes, he managed to hit nearly every cushion in a matter of seconds.And he was quite pleased with himself.I, on the other hand, was not.[...]
As it turns out, I am THAT mom.You know the one.The one who, before she was a Momma,had a list a mile long of all the thingsshe swore she would never do with her own baby.The one who silently judged other Momma'sas I passed by them in Target while their kid lay on the groundflailing about and screaming at the top of his lungsbecause[...]
