You have to take a moment to stop and watch the video for this week’s devotional, its FABULOUS. I don’t think I’ve been more understood than when I watched the video and realized we as moms wear SO many hats. Click on link here: http://youtu.be/2YllS4JwLi0 As a mom, understanding how YOU function, what your preferences are and what your expectations are helps you discover your best Mommy M.O. How often have you had a set of expectations about your day, only to fall flat on your face within the first hour of waking? I’ve been there. I’ve done that and I’ve …
Don’t Lie to Me
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ,” (Galatians 6:2). I want to chat with the new moms out there. Seasoned moms, pull up a chair, because we’re all in this together. Are you comfy? Let’s talk. Motherhood isn’t easy. It’s not supposed to be. Caring for children is a physically grueling, emotionally draining, and spiritually challenging round-the-clock job. I don’t know who might’ve told you otherwise, or how many women withheld this bit of information when they gushed over your adorable baby shower gifts, but I’m here to set the record straight. …
5 Lessons Learned in the Emergency Room
Last week was the 3rd time we had to take our baby to the ER since January 1st. Never have we been to the ER so many times with one child. Poor little Charlie, he has had a very sick winter with RSV, stomach bug, respiratory infection and whatever else a baby can catch this time of year. Last week, he dislocated his elbow. HOW? I have no clue, but he did. Actually I did it, but don’t know how. So, needless to say I am learning some new things thanks to all of these trips to the ER. Always take …
I’m NOT like you
I change the sheets once a week, my mom doesn’t. Mom worked as a nurse, I stay home. I go to a Pentecostal church, my mom doesn’t. I feed my kids preservative free foods, my mom likes fast food. My 3 kids are hyper, ADHD, strong willed and one has apsergers. My mom had 6 kids and only one with special needs. My kids make mistakes and test the limits often…..not going to mention how I was as a kid. When my kids are crabby or have an attitude, I use the “fun or no fun” rule, my mom sent us to our rooms. …
True Love or a Fairy Tale?
This isn’t part of Cinderella’s happily ever after… …or in any other fairy tale I’ve read. The prince and princess who overcome every obstacle, finally swept together in rapturous “love”, then wham. Every force available in the kingdom seems to shove them apart. The prince works a stressful fifty-plus hour work week, travels, leaves before the sun goes up, comes home right in time to tuck the little ones in bed, nods off then speeds off again. His once stately shoulders sag under the burden of his workplace and striving to be a husband and father. Once surrounded in glass …
If Birthdays Make You Sentimental
I’ve discovered a crazy thing about kids. They just keep growing up. Today I’m baking brownies for my firstborn’s sixth birthday treat. Next week, baby sister turns three. I call this “birthday season” in our family, and every year it melts my heart to a nostalgic puddle. To me, birthdays aren’t just childhood milestones. They’re a chance to shout, “Yay, God!” for creating each daughter unique, beautiful, and according to his perfect plan. More than that, I celebrate my girls’ birthdays as a type of anniversary for me—(1) the day I entered motherhood, clueless, bidding a shocking farewell to my …
Is More Always Better With Extra-Curricular Activities?
In high school, I was recognized as “Most Involved” in our Who’s Who of the senior class. I was proud of this title because I was indeed, the most involved. I was a varsity cheerleader, captain of the soccer team, SGA senior class secretary, honor student, Interact Club member, and an active member of a dozen more clubs. I never came home right after school; I always had a practice or a meeting. I was a busy girl then and now, as a working mother of twin girls, I am just as busy carting my children to their extra-curricular activities. …
Championship Bean Dip
It is Super Bowl time! The M.O.M. Initiative is here to help you spend more time with your family, and less time searching for “the perfect” game day recipe! Grab a few bags of tortilla chips, your slow cooker, heat up and enjoy! I make this for every get-together, everyone LOVES it! 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, 1 cup picante sauce, 1 cup (4 ounces)shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 three ounce package softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, …
Hidden Danger & Get OVERWHELMED & BEGIN A M.O.M. INITIATIVE MENTOR GROUP & MONDAY LINK UP
THIS IS THE WEEK! We’ve got some GREAT STUFF going on at The M.O.M. Initiative! Starting today…Get OVERWHELMED ~ 31 STORIES FROM M.O.M. FREE! It’s our gift to you! SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT or LINK UP to win one of today’s great giveaway… Prayers of My Heart prayer journal by Debbie Taylor Williams, so moms can start the year off journaling their prayers for their kids. AND The Christian Mama’s Guide to Having a Baby by Erin MacPherson And don’t forget to SIGN UP to begin a M.O.M. Initiative Mentor Group in your area! Now, here’s today’s post by Tara Dovenbarger: LOOKS SAFE Six legs …
Hula-Hooping Into 2013
Confession: I’m a multi-tasker who is tired of multi-tasking. (photo source: dailyhistory.net) Entering 2013, my eyes have barely focused on the future from the blur of 2012. It was the year of the multi-tasking mamma, aka me (was it for you too?). From planning a two year old tu-tu birthday party, putting our house up for sale, moving to our hometown, and leaving my stay-at-home job for church ministry, my days were filled juggling. To mark the end of our crazy year, my husband and I ventured to the salty air and crashing waves in Florida to clear our heads …