It's helped me to see that the role of mother isn't weighted differently depending on circumstances. Having 4 kids doesn't make you more of a mother than having 1. Working at home doesn't make you more of a mother than working in an office. Presence doesn't always equal the amount of hours you are present.
Tag: motherhood
The Truth About Lying
I did not read the "deflategate" report. I haven't closely followed the story other than reading the headlines so I'm not about to guess whether Tom Brady is innocent or guilty. At this point, I'm not sure it matters. I heard that Kylie Jenner has finally admitted to having some lip work done by carefully… Continue reading The Truth About Lying
Becoming a Working Mom
Remember that time I felt like the universe was trying to tell me something…I feel like it’s been happening again. This time it’s telling me to go back to work. At least I think that’s what it’s saying. I’ve been gifted a shot at a real, paying, full time writing job. And I’m going for… Continue reading Becoming a Working Mom
Vacationing with Little People
We were on vacation last week. My husband and I and our 3 and 4 year old. We spent the first part of the week in Ubud, Bali (which I will write about later). The last half of the week we spent at the beach in Nusa Dua, Bali. This is pretty much how it went.… Continue reading Vacationing with Little People
It Takes a Village
Nothing gets the internet in an uproar quite like an article about stay at home moms or working moms. In the past week, I’ve come across 3 different articles about stay-at-home mothers. I know better than to click on these but I couldn’t help it. I fell right for the “click-bait” (which I’m learning is… Continue reading It Takes a Village
Lesson Learned While Planning a 3 Year Old’s Party
I like birthdays. They are like your own personal New Year. But I don’t fancy myself a great entertainer; I find it more stressful than fun. I like small, but special, celebrations to mark another year of life lived and lessons learned. But now that my kids are school, we have been to a few… Continue reading Lesson Learned While Planning a 3 Year Old’s Party
On Love and Equality
My mother used to worry that she didn't have exactly the same number of presents for each of my siblings and me at Christmas. When I was old enough to realize this was a legitimate concern -- enough to make her run to CVS and pick up non-gift items and wrap them just to even… Continue reading On Love and Equality
When your “best” could be better
A few months ago, Glennon Melton of Momastery (of which I am a big fan) posted a message about treating ourselves with grace. She wrote, “Today – when we lose our temper with the kids, when we accidentally eat that third brownie, when we don’t send that thank you card for the fortieth day in… Continue reading When your “best” could be better
Death by Legos
The Legos are going to kill me. Or someone in our family. Or all of us. My kids are 4 and almost 3. They should be playing with Duplo blocks - large, easy to manage, easy to spot. But they're not interested. They want the Legos. The itsy bitsy colorful death squares. Have you seen… Continue reading Death by Legos
How I Became a Mom Who Still Breastfeeds her Toddler
I don't fancy myself some hippie chick, though I really wish I was. I wish I made granola from scratch and mixed up my own organic deodorant. I wish I composted my garbage and my closet was filled with stylishly chic, long, flowing, flowery skirts. But alas, my cabinets are filled with canned soups, boxed… Continue reading How I Became a Mom Who Still Breastfeeds her Toddler
Kathleen Siddell 