Parenting with an autoimmune disease can be so hard... not just on the parents, but on the kids as well. ...
Mommyhood
I Don’t Want to be a Fit Mom… I Want to be a Healthy Mom
I see the ads everywhere... From gym commercials, pop-ups on websites, or promoted ads on Facebook. "You CAN be a fit mom! Click HERE to find out how! No More Excuses!" Sigh. We have apparently become a society that places 99% emphasis on someone's outward appearance, and the rest of that 1% is divided up among the rest of our contributing factors. Anyone who isn't "fit" ...
Dear Mama, It’s Ok to Need a Break
Dear Mama,I know that motherhood isn’t exactly what you pictured. Even your wildest dreams couldn’t prepare you for how intense everything is. Your love for your child, the exhaustion from trying to do everything, their strong will to be their own person, and the frustration that comes from spending all of your time caring for others. It's ok to need a break ...
Dear Me, 5 Years Ago {So You’re Pregnant with your First Baby}
Dear Me, 5 Years Ago, I know you’re excited. You’ve just found out you’re pregnant with your first baby, and you’ve wanted to be a mom for quite some time. Growing a life inside you is one of the best miracles this life has to offer, and I hope you cherish every moment of it. When the morning sickness ends, anyways. ...
Sometimes I’m a Bad Mom
It’s one of those thoughts that crosses my mind more often than I’d like to admit. I mean, I love my boys more than I could ever begin to explain, but sometimes I lose my temper just because they’re being toddlers. They’re wrestling, being too loud, or making too much of a mess, and I’m tired. Or under-caffeinated. Or just fed up with the chaos. Sometimes I'm a bad mom. ...
