I was in a port-a-potty with the twins. Twin toddlers in one of the most disgusting entrapments known to humankind. A perk of living in a developed world is we usually do not have to squat in the woods to relieve ourselves, but often we moms know we have to answer the call of nature with spectators. Trying to, well, go, while trying to tell the twins pretty much nonstop … [Read more...]
When You Have a Child with Special Needs
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Melissa Lilly} I thought I wouldn’t be able to do it. Every time, from the day I took her to see the developmental pediatrician, to getting the diagnosis, to battling the red tape to get an aide, to … [Read more...]
When I Love Being a Mom
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Melissa Lawrence} I really do love being a mom, but being a mom is a full-time job! There are no holidays or lunch breaks and vacations can more aptly be called “trips.” As mom, your roles include … [Read more...]
Losing Myself in Motherhood
I was losing myself in motherhood. Motherhood. A collection of ups and downs, highs and lows, joy and sadness, frustration and love - there is just so much that comes with motherhood that is unexpected and not easily describable. Think for a moment about how many parenting books are currently on the market. I know there's a lot because I used to buy them trying … [Read more...]
Becoming A Stay-at-Home Mom
What really solidified my desire to focus on becoming a stay-at-home mom was my miscarriage. Getting attached to that baby so fast, having only weeks to celebrate the new little life, and then to have to let go of that life in such a gruesome way, made me realize how precious time is-particularly when you have a little being to nurture. Now I look at 8 years of being a … [Read more...]
Lessons of a First-Time Stay-at-Home Mom
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Grace Star} As a mom of two under 2, I remember sitting at my dining room table finally getting a chance to eat some lunch. Manny, my newborn, was taking one of his ten minute naps and Jack, my 19-month … [Read more...]
There Aren’t Enough Words: The Beautiful Mess of Motherhood
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi} I just wanted a break from motherhood. I had been up since 2AM. My toddler did not need sleep-apparently! The wake-up call for the day happened at a time when during my college years I would just … [Read more...]
Less than Perfect Mom
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Heather} Until this year, I never fully understood what my parents talked about when they said each year went by faster than the last. I am now painfully aware that in order to truly feel the effects of … [Read more...]
Why Being a Mom Enhances Your Life
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi} We moms have a lot of options. Being a mom enhances your life. The other fact is that your time at home with your children is extremely important and valuable over the long term-in both your life … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Have Mom Guilt
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi} This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure. I get that many of you have deep mom guilt. This guilt about not finding a perfect balance every day, not being able to find joy … [Read more...]
The Part of Me My Children Will Never Know
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Heather} To My Beautiful and Amazing Girls, I realize you've only ever known one version of me. You know me only as mother, mom and mama. When you look at me you see a woman who disciplines … [Read more...]
Mom Motivation Quotes (Subscriber Freebie)
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi} I need to stay positive, upbeat and clear-headed. I can't let the kids behavior pull me into frustration, although it does happen. I want to share with you what I came up with to stay focused on … [Read more...]
When Today is Your Last Day as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi in honor of Melissa Matters} When I have two toddlers clinging to me, a 4 year old throwing a tantrum, and my 7 year old asking for help on his homework, all at the same time, I feel overwhelmed. I … [Read more...]
Wanted: Mom Friends
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Guest Post by Lisa Brown} There have been seasons in my life where I have had more time on my own than with friends or family. Friends move away or life gets busy. Disagreements happen and hearts are … [Read more...]
55+ Activities to Strengthen the Parent Child Relationship
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jenn Gigowski} "Mama, this is great. Just you and me. Nobody else. I like it." Jace, my newly turned six-year-old, looked at me over his ketchup-covered plate. He was wearing his … [Read more...]
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