mom life – Page 19 – Living Life with a Purpose

Working from Home

I am so thankful I am in this industry! I can work from home. There are many reasons why I am thankful, but this week one hit me. I can work (or not work) sick! Being sick is hard! Then having your kids sick to?! I struggled so much this week. Lots of snuggles, tears,Continue reading “Working from Home”

Blessings in the Morning Chaos

Have you ever had one of those days?I mean not even 10 am and life has already been crazy, type of day?The alarms didn’t go off, you are running late, kids need something before you can get out the door …Spill coffee,Realize halfway to your house that you don’t have the key, your husband does?WhoContinue reading “Blessings in the Morning Chaos”

Tips and Encouragement From Other Moms

“Not everything needs to be done in that moment. It’s ok to be exhausted from breastfeeding. Ask for help even if you think no one will, sometimes they surprise you!”– Sharna P. “It is ok to take break”– Johannah C. “Cherish the moments. Soak it in. It is perfectly fine to love on your babyContinue reading “Tips and Encouragement From Other Moms”

Parenting Tips

Give yourself GraceThanks to a friend for sharing this reminder this week. So many times as a mom, we beat ourselves up. Parenting is a journey; it is a learning process; it takes time and even mistakes. We must give ourselves grace, ask for forgiveness, and let God work in us and through us. WeContinue reading “Parenting Tips”

Stop Comparing …

Comparison has been something I have been battling a lot lately. We are towards the end of our breastfeeding journey. The mom guilt kicked in cause I was comparing and wondering if I was a bad mom for ending before he was one and not going longer. There are various circumstances involved, but I couldContinue reading “Stop Comparing …”

The Mom Behind the Mess

What people see: perfect, put together, a clean house, her kids doing arts and crafts and amazing things above and beyond, the perfectly balanced meals, date nights out and an amazing marriage … VS. Reality: a hot mess! There were 5 inches of cleared space just for that “perfect” photo, laundry piled, dishes not touchedContinue reading “The Mom Behind the Mess”