As an adult, I look at my mother and wonder how she did it all. A woman who raised us with just a fraction of the resources I have access to (and I don’t just mean financially), how did she do it? But then I remember that although we turned out well, my mom is paying the price today for putting everyone’s needs in front of her own. Her struggles with depression and her … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Moms Lose Their Sanity and How You Can Keep Yours
This past weekend, I got to do something I rarely get to do but love to do...go out dancing. I went out to celebrate a good friend's birthday, and it was so fun to get dressed up to hang out with some great friends. Usually when I take time to hang out with my girlfriends, it's set around food and usually low key. But I love dancing and was so grateful that my hubby made sure … [Read more...]
A Teenage Mother’s Love; Thank You to My Mother
When I think about teenagers having kids these days I don’t think its as big of a deal as it was when my mother did it back in the 60’s. My mother had me at the tender age of 17 and somehow she still managed to raise and nurture me and my sister using the wisdom of a grown woman. She wasn’t allowed to sit back and relax while my grandmother raised us, no she was forced to … [Read more...]
Attention All Mothers: 4 Tips on Taking Care of Yourself
This past weekend I had an opportunity to attend a retreat just for moms. The purpose of the retreat was to force moms to do something most of us rarely ever do: take time out for ourselves and make ourselves a priority. Some people may think they make themselves a priority, but they really don't. Can you think of ten things you love to do -- without the kids or spouse? When … [Read more...]
Top 3 Secrets They Don’t Tell New Parents
As a new mom, I am running 100 miles a minute. My life has never been more fulfilled, more fun or more rewarding. But I've never been so surprised by all the things I simply did not know. Babies don't come with manuals and there's no preparation course for new motherhood better than a firsthand account. So for all the new parents (and parents-to-be!) out there, here's a rundown … [Read more...]