Did you know there was a time when I was not a mommy? I began blogging shortly before my 4th child was born, so as a blogger, I have not known a blogging moment when I could sit down to write out my thoughts without being climbed on or nursing a small child. Today, I… Continue reading Before you were mommy
Tag: motherhood
Patty’s Mother’s Day
Happy Mother's Day, Patty I don't believe I ever had the chance to share this humorous Mother's Day video with Patty. She would have laughed and thought of her boys right away... just like I did first time I saw it!! One of the more famous stories from my hubby's childhood was when he sneaked… Continue reading Patty’s Mother’s Day
Being a single mother.
It has been over a month since Michelle Obama stated that she felt like a single mother as she shoulders the majority of child rearing while our President maintains a very busy, 24/7 schedule. I myself would joke around with my friends during seminary that we were 'seminary widows' who carried most of the parenting… Continue reading Being a single mother.
Mommy Memories
Yesterday was Mother's Day, as you all know. I had a very good Mother's Day. My daughter made me my toast breakfast, a coffee, and set it all up with the kids' homemade cards. I love that part!!!I also finally joined the 21st century and received an iPad from my husband. I still have an… Continue reading Mommy Memories
Big babies!
My younger sister got some rough news yesterday... her first baby is already measuring 9lbs 6oz. That is a decent sized baby, I will grant, but the craziest part for me is my sister is just barely 5 feet tall. It's her first baby and she was so hoping to have it 'natural' and have… Continue reading Big babies!
When kids don’t clean…
If you guys haven't seen this idea, you must check it out!! A creative alternative to the constant clutter of small children and the back ache of the mother always bending over to clean it up. Check her out!!! Madsens Memories....: Mom's ransom rubbage...Another great suggestion I received from a fellow mother at church:~ charge… Continue reading When kids don’t clean…
Who left that there!!!
Yesterday was one of those nasty days that moms hate. Messes abounded, things got broken, dog lost his mind and bowels on my carpet... just a gross day. My dysfunctional MOMent came when I was checking papers at the school desk in the basement when I heard the tell tale sound of something shattering on… Continue reading Who left that there!!!