Comments on: Stuck in the Bad Moments of Motherhood

By: Betty

Betty — Wed, 25 May 2016 02:58:09 +0000

In reply to Kristin Helms.

Amen mommas!

By: Kristin Helms

Kristin Helms — Tue, 24 May 2016 23:13:58 +0000

In reply to Abigail.

Absolutely! We’re all in this parenting journey together! 🙂

By: Kristin Helms

Kristin Helms — Tue, 24 May 2016 23:12:55 +0000

In reply to Michelle.

You’re so right – that this concept can be applied to really everything in our lives. Thanks for your insightful comment.

By: Kristin Helms

Kristin Helms — Tue, 24 May 2016 23:12:04 +0000

In reply to Maureen.

Right there with you mama! It does feel good to know we’re not alone during this season of motherhood. Cheers to looking at the bright side! 🙂

By: Kristin Helms

Kristin Helms — Tue, 24 May 2016 23:11:07 +0000

In reply to Angela.

Thanks for your comment Angela! And I completely agree – it’s hard not to get caught up in the moment, but when you step back I’m sure you can see the humor – especially with these little opinionated two year olds! haha! xo

By: Kristin Helms

Kristin Helms — Tue, 24 May 2016 23:09:18 +0000

In reply to Rebecca.

Hi Rebecca, thanks for your comment – so nicely said! And that theory makes total sense – when you’re in the thick of it – it feels like eternity! While I’m not to the pre-teen stages yet, I can imagine they are trying as well. Come to think of it, I’m sure each stage of motherhood has its moments where we need to step back and refocus our attention on all the good. We’re lucky mamas! 🙂

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 24 May 2016 19:44:25 +0000

It’s my theory that those sleepless infant months actually do take twice as long because you’re awake both day and night, especially when you’ve got a toddler too. I’ve been there. I feel your pain, Kristin. I have a preteen now, and I actually was just thinking about this same idea of focusing on the positive. Between the mood swings and the emotional outbursts, she’s actually a really great kid that it’s fun to spend time with her. I need to follow your example and talk more about what I love and admire about my daughter. Especially since I know she’s listening.

Thank you, Jaimi, for sharing this!

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 24 May 2016 09:16:27 +0000

Kristin and Jami, this has been on my mind a lot lately. I’ve been finding myself screaming and yelling trying to get my two year old to listen to me. There are moments when I do lose it, moments I want to hide in the bathroom and cry…but then there are moments when even in the middle of his naughtiness I stop and laugh, not because what he’s doing is okay, but because it’s just him trying to test my limits and figure things out. He has no idea he’s driving me nuts. He’s just being a kid. I love this. Thanks for sharing. xo.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 24 May 2016 04:19:53 +0000

As a mom that’s in the thick of it right now, I appreciate this great reminder. I don’t want to miss out on celebrating all the precious moments that come along with this stage of sleeplessness.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 24 May 2016 00:11:47 +0000

I love this! Focusing on the good can have such powerful effect on our parenting, relationships, and how we view life. Thanks for sharing.