This is a review of the book The High-Calling of Motherhood, however these opinions are 100% honest and my own. Let me just start by saying that Chimene Shipley Dupler has spoken to this mama's heart and soul in her book The High-Calling of Motherhood. She hits on just about every aspect of Motherhood that you can imagine. You will find yourself crying, shaking your head, agreeing whole-heartedly, and feeling inspired. What I love most about this book is that she reassures us that what we … [Read more...]
Dinner, Dishes, and more: Letting Go of Perfectionism #2
Welcome to the second Letting Go of Perfectionism post. If you missed last month (Letting Go of Perfectionism Step 1) , I am here to fill you in. I am on a personal mission to help squash some of my perfectionist and OCD characteristics to help me live a more fun, in the moment life with my family. Update Each month, I am taking small steps to let go of certain tasks or ideas. I am finding ways to let me kids get involved and to be OKAY with it. To update you on my progress since last … [Read more...]
Will you choose to Survive or Thrive?
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...]
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...]
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...]
Parenting Fun Fact #99
So in all actuality, the #99 doesn't mean anything other than that as parents we have a ton of things to learn. Some we learn through trial and error, some through reflection, and others we don't learn until it is too late. Parenting is a tough gig and no matter how many children you have or how many books you read, you are guaranteed to still learn a thing or two along the way. The fun fact that I want to share with you today, I actually heard from a wise mama when my oldest, B, was about … [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...]
12 Books for Moms
In honor of Mother's Day, I wanted to share a few books that are great for moms, motherhood, parenting, and just life. Whether you are in the mood for a heartfelt fictional story or need a good laugh, these books for moms are sure to deliver. Books for Moms Heartfelt Fictional stories about Motherhood The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold The Midwife's Confession by Diane Chamberlain Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult Parenting Guides that will make you laugh Belly … [Read more...]
