Y’all, they get you when you are weak. It’s like you have a target on the back of your head one fine morning when you are really LOVING your kids school/work has been easier/you feel freed up to say “yes” to things again. It sounds a little like this:
“Hey Miss Sarah! You know Miss Smith has been the class mom for two years now, we were wondering if you would want to help take that on?”
“Oh yeah! What all is that? Coordinating for parties and things? Sure!”
“Great! We know you plan things for your work, so we thought you might enjoy it!”
“Can’t wait!”
Seems so simple and easy … then you get the REAL info. It’s emailing other parents (all of...
I encourage my children to talk to strangers.
I realize that statement might sound a little strange, so let me explain.
Stranger Danger
For generations the standard parenting safety advice has been “Don’t talk to strangers.” In my own childhood I remember hearing the story of Adam Walsh and his abduction. And for many years stories like his fueled the fear in parents that stranger abduction was a real and looming risk for their children. “Don’t talk to strangers” became a response to the fear that unknown predators were lurking on the fringes of every park and playground, waiting to snatch up our children. Scenarios were reviewed with school children where strangers are able to lure children with the ruse of a...
Life is so dang busy. If you're reading this, I'm going to assume you're a mom. And if you're a mom, I'm going to assume you know exactly what I mean. Twenty-four hours each day is not not nearly enough to accomplish all of the things on my list and still have any time left for me, myself, and I. And that's considering the fact that I only sleep about six hours each night. In fact, sometimes I become so overwhelmed by my list that I end up paralyzed. Unable to do anything except aimlessly scroll through Facebook and Twitter. So here's a handy-dandy list of 12 things I would love to do, but can't seem to find/make/have time...
Parenthood is full of passing moments. Even though we desperately try to remember every fleeting precious memory, it just doesn't happen. Blame the lack of energy, the gray hair, the mom brain, but unless you journal pretty regularly, the reality of the present is sometimes forgotten. However, there are those moments that stop you in your tracks. The moments that give you a wider glimpse into the world through your child's eyes. Moments that bring you to the edge of your heart exploding right out of your chest.
My most recent near-heart explosion happened a few weeks ago on Christmas. No, it wasn't the mad dash to see what gifts were under the tree that morning or the high-pitched, off-key...
This blog post is the second installment of a collaborative 5-part series entitled The Mother Within. Start at the beginning here.
"Am I enough?"
"What's my purpose?"
"Can I have it all?"
Questions we may all ask ourselves at some point in our lives, no matter our situation. These arise when we doubt ourselves, compare ourselves to others, experience fear, feel like we're stuck in a rut, or just want to be better. This was the topic of a recent group discussion within RSMB, which included mothers from all walks of life, leading us to believe this is a very common thought process.
While it has been my choice to share my time between work and family, I have had moments where I ask myself...
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Where to Find the Best King Cakes in Baton Rouge
Where to Find the Best King Cakes in Baton Rouge
Are you a huge fan of those cinnamon-flavored dough rounds covered in sweet green, gold,...
