How many times have you finally gotten all the clothes folded and put away to realize the hampers are full again? Or gotten all the kids down for a nap to notice that you can barely see the carpet through the mess on the floor? In those cases you feel like you are doing everything in your power to survive. For some of us survival is making it to nap time. For others it might be until wine o'clock! No matter the time, we just keep pressing on, sometimes barely staying afloat. The definition … [Read more...]
Letting Go of Perfectionism: Step 1
On my journey to becoming a better mom, being a Hands Free Mama, to managing my time better, and to balancing life, I've learned and re-learned a little about myself. I've learned that one of my greatest faults is that I am Type A through and through. Over the next few months, I plan to try to change that. By making small changes each month, I hope to let go of my perfectionist ways and embrace the season that I am in. My goal is to live in the moment, and letting go of perfectionism is the … [Read more...]
Why My Kids Are DIRTY and It’s OKAY
So, I have to admit that I am THAT mom. You know the mom that always has the rag-a-muffin kids in the grocery store or at the park. However, today I am here to tell you why my kids are dirty. But I am also here to tell you that it is OKAY! Before becoming a parent or maybe even after my first, I would see those moms out and about with their kids and think to myself, "I will never take my children out of the house like that." And that was true for... about six months. After having twins and … [Read more...]
Embarking on a Hands Free Journey
I am starting a new journey, a journey to become more hands free, more engaged, less driven by technology AND my to do lists. I want to be a Hands Free Mama! I've noticed over the past year that as my side hustles have changed and shifted, so has my attention because... I'm a hustler baby! My side hustles include: Early Childhood Special Educator working in Early Intervention (part-time) Teaching Preschool Teaching two Online Classes with CBBPlus (middle and high school) … [Read more...]
Me Time or Mom Guilt
The title says it all with this one ya'll. How many of you desperately crave 5 or even 10 minutes of peace and quiet now and then? But the moment you do get it, you are immediately overwhelmed with guilt. For me this is an ongoing struggle. There are days when I so badly want to sneak away for some me time as soon as my husband walks through the door, but immediately feel guilty. Some days it's because I know my husband had a hard day at the office. Others it's because I know the kids are … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Change Things Up This Spring
I am so honored to be a part of Celebrating Homeschool Moms hosted by ClassesByBethPlus. This event is dedicated to any and every mom that is schooling kids at home. For an entire week, ClassesByBethPlus is hosting prayer circles, speakers, and motivational posts to inspire and encourage moms as we wrap up this school year and spring into Summer. With Spring FINALLY here, there are so many ways that you can change-up your day-to-day routines to bring life and sunshine back into your … [Read more...]
A Child’s Smile
As parents there is just something about a child's smile that can completely melt our hearts. From the first glimpse of a smile as an infant to the full blown smile of a kid who just scored a goal or received an A+ on a test, those smiles are priceless. Some of us are in those "in between" years, where we feel like there are more tears than smiles and more yelling than laughing. Where our kids may have mastered the basic functions of being independent but are still struggling with emotions … [Read more...]
