I see posts about the battles between child and parent over school picture day outfits ALL THE TIME. Tears are shed on this day as the two parties try to pick out an outfit, and yet they have very different ideas of what the outfit should look like. I have a few questions for you …
Parenting, Relationships, and Mama Feelings
This page is all about parenting. Some opinion posts, some Mama feelings revealed, and even a section on marriage and relationships as parents.
No matter how many children you have, adding one more means adding workload and mental load. Each child adds to the mess. Even just the laundry one person adds takes up a fair amount of time each week. Each child also adds in need for mental focus. You now have another child to worry about, …
Yesterday we held a birthday party for our daughter, Caroline, at our house. We aren’t big into friend birthday parties, but our daughter requested one this year. She’s really taken a social interest this year and has been requesting playdates, and now wanted a friend birthday party. So, we decided to give it a shot. …
This post originally appeared at The Journey of Parenthood blog. Going out with a toddler can be especially daunting if you are not used to doing it on a regular basis. It can become overwhelming during the holiday season with the busy crowds, many items to purchase, and the decisions that go along with it. …
Today we have a guest post from Valerie Plowman, the Babywise MOM! If there is anything I have learned after being a mother for 13.5 years, it is that motherhood is always changing. There really is no “normal”–at least not in the long-term. What was normal one year ago is a thing of the past …
When I became a teacher, I found patience that I never knew existed in me. I realized that when I was dealing with other people’s children, I had a new found patience that I wouldn’t have had in the same situation with my husband, parents, sister, or even adult strangers. It was my job to …
Today my focus is on my husband and my relationship with him. First of all, I want to say how amazing he is. He is so involved in our daughter’s life. He changes diapers, and discusses everything from poop to playtime. He bathes her, takes her to work on occasion (when I have an appointment), …
I know that I am not, but today I seriously feel like a failure at all that is motherhood. I know to expect these days, but it doesn’t make them any easier. I also know to remember that I am a great mom. I know to remember that feeling – that I am finally doing …