I am that MOM

Don’t invite me to events that both my children can’t accompany me to. I am at a point in my life where I don’t go out without them and I do not feel bad about it. Yes, the thought will be oh but where’s the balance in your life? Right now I’m quite balanced in…

The Weed and the Wheat

They look equal you see. The wheat bears fruit but the weed is nothing but toxicity. At first glance you can’t tell them apart. Most onlookers don’t even know where to start. I have faith in the Lord as he holds his people in his right hand. In his home I will stand. My faith…

The exercising feat

Step one, step two, here we go Stomping our feet, swinging our arms to and fro. His excitement sweet, as he stomps his feet. Mommy let’s go, we can beat them in the race you know!   Here we are walking away, Leading the pack, getting a real workout I must say. Oh no mommy,…

Parenting growing pains

He is entirely a ball full of energy, fantastic personality, intellectual and charming fun! He bounces of the walls, he rarely listens when I call, trade him for another? Nope, not one. Handsome, smart, always convincing I must say. Overly active bae, tucked in a sweet little package set to bless me from across the…

To beat or not to beat?

Our society is so keen on keeping life in order that actions once thought to be necessary but private are now clearly peered upon and scrutinized under the brightest of lights and the largest of microscopes. The rule of law was created to maintain and perpetuate order. After all without order there would be anarchy….

Tired Mother

  Tonight, call me crazy, or whatever but this boat done left the harbor with but one passenger. I love my pair, they are the greatest blessing my life has ever been given. But tonight, I am tired. Tonight my mental state is just absolutely positutely without a doubtutely burnt! Before dawn this morning, quite…

To name of not to name? A debacle or triumphant claim.

So, I’m pregnant?! Well obviously, I’m vomiting non-stop, do I even still have ankles?! The medical bills, the announcements, should I even announce it? I mean I’m already a waddling, barely moving, always tired I’m Pregnant sign. Oh, it’s almost that time for names, here we go… Those thoughts pretty much succinctly expressed my feelings…

What lurks in the shadows

I never thought that there would come a day when I had to explain to my wild child that mommy isn’t crying because she’s sad, but really because she just doesn’t know what to do. It’s never easy for anyone growing up in split households let alone young children basking in their innocence. I am…

Motherhood; the choices, the struggles, the victory!

Must there always be a battle between the feminist woman and the stay at home mom? I mean is life really that black and white? I quite like having my cake and eating it too. Of course at an appropriate time, empty calories have a way of creeping up on you like a thief in…

Dear Conflicted Parent

Dear conflicted parent, It is alright to not have all the right answers. We live in a politically correct society. Everyone can spot the beam out instantly in the eyes of another but take decades to take out that which is in theirs. I make a great deal of sacrifice for my children. Their well-being…