Happiness

This Is Being Mom

Being mom. It’s not glamorous. There isn’t much high heels or pedicures going on. To simply have polish on your toes is in fact quite the accomplishment. There are late nights, that is for sure. And middle of the nights as well. And early mornings, and long afternoons. There is lots of coffee and finding cheerios… Continue reading This Is Being Mom

Encouragement

I’m Not a Bad Mom

“I’m not a bad mom.” I force myself to say it… ~~~~~~~~ The three of us throw our hands into the circle, “One, two, three, FAMILY!” we shout before going into the children’s museum. The morning was going so good. Better than good even. And then I blew it. The three of us entered the… Continue reading I’m Not a Bad Mom

Real and Raw

But Grace

We were having friends over to the pool, and I was running like a mad woman trying to make it look like our place was always this spotless. Except, my mad woman skills kept being interrupted by fighting and whining and clinging–all morning long. I felt I was reaching my end when one last fight… Continue reading But Grace