If your kid leaves the van door hanging open… You better believe that it will downpour later on. If it downpours later on, you will rush outside to close the door in your nightgown, hoping that the neighbors don’t see. If you get the door closed, it probably won’t be closed in enough time, and … [Read more…]
This past week, my best friend Kathryn (who is a fellow military spouse, special needs mom, and blogger) came to visit me for five wonderful days. We have been online friends for eight years, but had never met in person until this week. Our motherhood journeys have had so many similarities over those eight years, … [Read more…]
Last summer, he buried his compass at the park. I’m not really sure why. He just wanted to. He begged us to go back to find it. Every time we go back, he looks. We bought him a replacement compass. Today he broke down crying in the back seat of the van because he wants … [Read more…]
I talk a lot about the challenges of being a millennial mom. Muddling through motherhood in the internet age isn’t always for the faint of heart. I sport more than one scar on my psyche earned in the “mommy wars,” that’s for sure. But, it’s not all heartache. Technology truly is a gift. Here are a … [Read more…]
I logged into my blog’s Facebook page this morning and realized that I didn’t have any posts scheduled. For today, or any day until like, March. I’m normally more on top of things. So I headed over to my “Pages to Watch” section – a handy Facebook feature that allows me to bookmark similar pages … [Read more…]
When Ezra was in day treatment (behavioral therapy), we were taught that there are four main reasons that children misbehave: 1) they are seeking attention 2) they are seeking power or control 3) they are seeking revenge or 4) they are feeling inadequate. Once we were able to categorize Ezra’s deeds by their why, it … [Read more…]
Are you a young momma who has set some goals or new years resolutions for the new year? I know I am. There’s just something about the beginning of January that beckons me to change, to improve, to make this year better than the last. But then, what happens? Um…January happens. I am fairly certain that … [Read more…]
The struggle is real. Because motherhood knows no holidays, sick days, nor days off. If anything, holidays like Christmas mean MORE work for moms. These tweets prove it. #mommyproblems: the Christmas edition Is it crazy to wrap the Christmas presents for a 9 month old that you’re just going to unwrap yourself on Christmas?! ???#MommyProblems … [Read more…]
Whenever I need a laugh…whenever I feel alone…whenever I wonder if i’m the only one about to lose my ever-lovin-mind…I head to Twitter. The #mommyproblems hashtag never disappoints. Ever. I find myself laughing at tweets by random strangers like it’s my job or something. So, without further ado, I’m introducing a new series: #mommyproblems. Many … [Read more…]
On my 2016 Reader Survey (if you haven’t taken it yet, you can do so here: Reader Survey), it seems that my readers are interested in the following topics: motherhood (83.3%), marriage (72.2%), faith (72.2%), and HUMOR (66.7%). I found that mildly surprising, because I don’t consider myself to be a really funny person. However, … [Read more…]
Self care is so important for special needs parents. Over the last two years, I have very much evolved in how I have accomplished self care in my life. Below are my top must-haves for my personal self care. I say no to everything unnecessary, and I constantly evaluate and re-evaluate the definition of “necessary.” … [Read more…]
A pumpkin spice candle flickers on my mantle. The boys are playing together as peacefully as two rowdy boys can. And my favorite music is streaming from Pandora on the living room TV. It is the perfect recipe for a fall afternoon full of self-care. My music tastes began shifting a few years ago – away … [Read more…]
We took family pictures last weekend. I don’t think I’ve ever looked forward to a photo session quite so much. We got to dress the boys in matching clothes: an 18 months shirt that Ezra wore for our 2011 Fall photos and the matching shirt in 5T that he wore for our 2014 photos. I … [Read more…]
Hi Baby. You don’t really understand, but today is your FIRST BIRTHDAY. We made it! And of course, we are celebrating in style by waking up at 5 AM! Little Brother, you have taught me so much this year. This past year has radically transformed the way I view the world, and I owe that … [Read more…]
“Balls dropping everywhere!” I mutter in frustration while seeing my husband out the door for work. He grins gleefully like a pimple-faced middleschooler because he’s a guy and I said “balls.” But for me, it’s my way of saying, “I did it again. I dropped the ball. I failed to manage one of my responsibilities.” This happens … [Read more…]
