I have been mostly silent on my blog for the past 9 months. This is because I lost my job in July and have been ashamed about it. I have also not wanted to continually talk about how I am still looking for work to this day. I believe one of the reasons I lost…
Tag: Mothers
In Honor of Mother’s Day
Here are some truths I have discovered in my 3.5 years of motherhood since the last time I wrote this after just having my first son. Motherhood means heating up your tea or coffee at least three times a day then either forgetting it in the microwave for half the day or giving up and…
Not Drowning, but Treading Water
I’m not drowning, but I’m treading water. I’m not failing, but I’m barely succeeding. I’m not poor, but I’m just paying my bills. I’m not rich, but I’m grateful for all that we do have including a home, food, a car, etc. I’m not a gourmet chef, but I’m feeding my family (sometimes chicken nuggets…
Put Your Mask on First Mama
If you have flown on an airplane, you’ve most likely heard the Flight Attendant say during the safety procedures that parents need to put their mask on first before putting on their child’s. The reason they say this is because you’re no good to your child if you pass out from lack of oxygen. So,…
Pregnancy Brain is Legit
Moms and moms-to-be know exactly what I mean when I say pregnancy brain. It affects everyone differently, but don’t let anyone question whether it is real. I used to be super sharp. I could remember dates, names, and facts without calendars or notes. Now my brain is completely unreliable due to pregnancy brain. This is…
I’m Pregnant and Scared to Death!
I have faced many fears in my 31 years of life. I’ve traveled to unsafe countries, backpacked alone across the globe, tackled public speaking, and jumped out of a helicopter over the Swiss Alps. Those were a cinch! Now I’m embarking on a new terrifying adventure: Pregnancy!! I am not scared one bit about being…
A Letter to My Mom for Mother’s Day
Dear Mom, I love you to the moon and back. I love you to infinity. I love you this much You are my inspiration. You may not have known it, but I was always looking up to you. You turned an at-home daycare into a blossoming business with multiple locations. I loved visiting your office…
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