Reclaiming the Joy of Motherhood When Your Patience Runs Out

Reclaiming the Joy of Motherhood When Your Patience Runs Out

As an individual, I was never blessed with a lot of patience. It’s just how I’ve always been. Over time, I’ve learned that some situations will definitely call for having more patience. And as a mom, I’ve learned that having patience is of utmost importance. With my autistic daughter, it seems that I need patience in abundance. Not just for her, but to also parent my neurotypical daughter. This was a tough pill for me to swallow even if it may seem simple. After discovering my own neurodivergence, I was better able to understand why I was losing my patience so quickly. So what do I do on those days when my patience is thin? What are you supposed to do when your patience runs…

How to Create Blended Family Rules That Everyone Can Agree On
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How to Create Blended Family Rules That Everyone Can Agree On

When a blended family comes together, it can be difficult at first. But it doesn’t have to always be that way. Here’s how to create blended family rulesthat everyone can agree on. It didn’t take long for Kyle and I to realize what we had together. And by that, I mean that it didn’t take long for either of us to realize that we wanted each other in our lives. What once was individual futures, was now our future together. What was once the rest of my life, quickly became our lifetime together. Point being, we knew what we had from early on in our relationship. And that also meant navigating our combined lives together as a blended family. It meant setting blended family rules and…

Is it really worth to be a stay at home mom? Calculating your true value

Is it really worth to be a stay at home mom? Calculating your true value

Though most days, I wouldn’t trade what I do for the world- there are definitely times that I question why I choose to stay at home. Let’s face it, it’s not for everyone and every single moment is not wonderful. This is my second stint as a stay at home mom, my first coming after Sweet B was born. I was a different person then and I was at a different period in my life. But that’s neither here nor there. Eventually I did end up going back to work, but with Squeaker, I want to stay at home longer. Still, that leads me to wonder, is being a stay at home mom worth it? Granted, yes, I’ve gotten into blogging and we’re considering homeschooling….

An Apology to My Children: I’m Sorry I’m Not the Perfect Mom
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An Apology to My Children: I’m Sorry I’m Not the Perfect Mom

We, as parents, are not perfect. And let’s face it, I have yet to meet a mom or dad who truly has it all together. There’s nothing wrong with that. However, if you feel compelled to do so, here’s how to compose an apology letter to your children.  At the same time? I learned that I needed to stop apologizing. I needed to stop saying that I was sorry for not being the perfect mom. I’ve realized that I’m not perfect and though I may strive for perfection, being perfect is just not possible. I’m an imperfect mother though I may try my best and today, I want to share with you some tips on motherhood and coming to terms with being an imperfect mother….

Why It’s Okay to Not Feel Guilty About Acknowledging the Stress of Motherhood
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Why It’s Okay to Not Feel Guilty About Acknowledging the Stress of Motherhood

Some days I love being a mom. Some days it’s challenging. I love my kids unconditionally and that will never change. But some days? I don’t love being a mom. Some days it sucks. Yes, I  said it. Some days being a mom sucks. I don’t say this to dismiss individuals who cannot conceive or who have lost children. I am merely acknowledging (to myself) that some days- motherhood is stressful. And it sucks. I still wouldn’t trade this for anything and some days I may need a reminder. I went looking for some inspirational words and found 4 powerful motherhood quotes to get through the tough times. These have helped me come to terms with the fact that yes- it is okay to admit…

Two Meaningful Quotes About Motherhood for the Mom Who Feels Unappreciated
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Two Meaningful Quotes About Motherhood for the Mom Who Feels Unappreciated

If you’re feeling a bit underappreciated as a mom, I get it. Sometimes it seems like the work that we do just isn’t acknowledged and it sucks. As moms, whether we are stay at home, work at home, or work outside of the home; we do a lot. We tend to wear many hats in addition to our primary hat as mom. And that applies whether we are a single moms, married moms, divorced moms, etc. Moms are very busy people. And more often than not, the work that we do on an every day basis? It may not seem like we’re doing enough. It may seem, to others, that we simply aren’t doing a lot. But in reality? Yes, we are. We are doing…