Encouragement

Hey Mommas, I'm just like you. I'm taking care of the kiddos, making sure they get everything they need and tending to my husband. Often that leaves very little time for Momma to take care of herself. Honestly, I get it! Yoga was the last thing I thought I could squeeze in to do for myself. I have a full-time job, a part-time job doing business and digital media consulting, and another part- time job managing the nursing schedule for my son's care and running his personal care attendant agency. There is no time left for ME. But amidst the recent flood relief efforts and the taking care of everyone else, a sweet and wise friend reminded me that I...

When it comes to presidential elections, I think it's safe to say that we have never seen anything quite like the one we're currently experiencing, at least in modern times. Reporters are writing stories on the anxiety and fear that Americans are experiencing as the election draws near. Add social media to the mix where people can post, share and comment however they so choose behind their computer screen, and it's no wonder we're all at least a little anxious and fearful.    Social media is one thing. I can keep scrolling. I can remove myself if I choose to (and I do). But what if there is political discord at home?  My husband and I are basically on the same page on...

I often read articles encouraging moms to have the freedom to say 'no.' Many of us are spreading ourselves too thin. We feel the pressure to volunteer for everything, partake in as many of the kids' activities as possible, and pack our weekends full of sports, parties and play-dates. I wholeheartedly agree that it's okay to say no. In the same breath, I find myself searching for the encouragement to say 'yes' -- for myself. The strength to care for me. In the hustle of the day, getting everyone ready, work, school, food, etc, etc, taking time for yourself is easy to put last on the list. The yoga class I used to go to? That means waking up even...

I am not who I used to be. I use words like “potty” and “tummy.” I am more gentle when speaking and will talk to any child I come into contact with. I am not who I used to be. I no longer stay up past 9:00 p.m. The days are longer now. The evenings are so hectic. My eyes are heavy by the end of the afternoon. I run only on adrenaline now. I am not who I used to be. My car is always messy. Crumbs and completed school assignments are everywhere. I used to take pride in my car but we are always in it now, so it’s harder to keep clean. I am not who I used to...

tau·tol·o·gy - the saying of the same thing twice in different words, for example: working mom. When I was little, I remember always having the desire to be a mom. I thought about how many kids I would have and what their names would be. It never crossed my mind to be a stay at home mom. My mom worked. Most of my friends' moms worked. So I just figured I would work. For eight years, I have worked full-time. Now that I'm a mom of two little kids, that hasn't changed. Despite that, my hours, days and weeks are different. I miss out on early morning snuggles, daytime play dates and story-time at the library. My day is filled with emails and computer staring. Of...