I've noticed lately that all my children seem to hear from me is "Hold on", "Just a minute", "In a second", and "I will as soon as I {fill in the blank}". I seem to be so busy with cooking, cleaning, chores, diaper changes, blogging - let's be honest - and other time consuming tasks [...]
I didn't know.I didn't.I am actually a little in shock!I had no clue that when I became a stay at home mom that, one day - much sooner than I would have anticipated, I would actually be a stay at home maid! I don't like it. It is not what I signed up for. I [...]
I love giving goodies to my neighbors, friends, and the children's teachers during the holiday season! It is a wonderful, and affordable way to thank someone for all they have done for your and your family all year round! And of course, almost everyone loves receiving chocolates! They also make a fantastic goft for mail [...]
In this time of year where we are all scurrying around trying to find the perfect gift, video game, or sweater for our loved ones, we should pause and take note of those just trying to survive. Please take a moment to read about Hearts of Haiti below:Through the sale of Heart of Haiti products, [...]
I have two daughters in Preschool and one going in a year or so. I constantly struggle to remember to label things and often find that the teachers have written, in sharpie, on the girls things, in order to identify which child has what. Not only do I feel guilty for forgetting, I now have [...]
I love my daughters, I do. I love them all the time, no matter what. But, lately, their little "personality disorders" are driving me up the proverbial wall and making me crazy - er and unstable. The BabyMegan, at the ripe old age of 16 months, has figured out that mommy comes running when she [...]
I love bows. I have 3 little girls and I love that I can dress them up, even if it is just jeans and a little shirt and then make them look amazing with a perfectly matching, pretty bow in their hair. I would love to make bows for them but I have no talent [...]
Disclaimer: This is gross. Very gross. Possibly the grossest thing I have shared on here. So you know it is in the uber gross category. But I have to share because Mother's will understand. But I recommend you hide your children's eyes and possibly your husband's. Only the strong can handle it.Megan has a bit [...]
Six months ago tomorrow, my first blog entry was published, A Joyful Mother (https://www.adayinmotherhood.com/2010/05/be-joyful-mother.html#comments), thus launching me into a world I knew nothing about nor had the where withal to navigate.I started with the idea that I would just type. Use this forum to get it all out, find supporters, and live out - mini style, [...]
There is Nothing Worse...... than folding and putting away all of the laundry piled on the couch - and then finding another full load in the dryer. ... tha nchanging your baby's diaper - just so she can poop in it.... than cleaning your entire kitchen - only to have the kids request a [...]
I have a lot to be thankful for, I really do. Happy kids, a hard working husband, a roof over my head, and so much more. I have more than some and less than most but enough for me. And that is a reason to be thankful every day.But what I am really thankful for [...]
The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s. A lot to cram into one month. With all of the shopping that needs to be done for family, friends, co – workers, teachers, etcetera, plus the preparation of holiday meals and treats, it is no wonder I need all of January just [...]
