Raising Daughters

How My Divorce Has Made Me a Better Mother

Nine months ago I finally got up the backbone to not only ask my ex husband to leave - once again - but the power to actually follow through and make him go. Not an easy feat but it was the best decision I have made since deciding to have children. Since then, life has [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:41-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|27 Comments

The End of ‘It Can’t Happen Here’

It is getting old. The hatred, disregard for human life and the march towards complete civil upheaval that seems to decorate our news screen every single minute of every day. I was blissfully unaware of terror attacks and the inner working of the people that give their lives to protect us from terror cells and the true [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:42-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|3 Comments

Five Things I Have Given Up On in Motherhood

I had grand plans when that second line showed up on that stick. I had big restrictions on what could and could not be done around my children. And I, myself, put big expectations on my own shoulders as a mother. Almost 4 years into raising 3 little girls, I am all done pretending. My [...]

2016-09-22T11:12:00-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|7 Comments

Do You Know How to Read This Blog? Learn the Tricks

Lately I have had some emails from people who are having a hard time finding things on ADayinMotherhood.com. So I thought I would break it down so that you can get the most bang for your reading happiness here! COMMENTING Comments make a blog go round. I read and respond to every single one and [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:42-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|2 Comments

Dating as a Single Mom: Is it Even Possible?

April 11, 2013 marks the official end of my legal marriage. Over years ago and thrilled that I can honestly say I am FINALLY divorced - seriously, I am throwing a party (is that bad?) - I am facing a new challenge. One that I am unfamiliar with and don't quite know how to handle. [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:42-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|6 Comments

We Had an INTRUDER Last Night!

My dog, Bud, is 10. He is fierce and protective and all about making sure the girls and I are OK. He rotates who he sleeps with to make us feel safe and he even sleeps outside some nights when he is especially concerned. Last night, after my girls drifted off into peaceful slumber and [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:42-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|24 Comments

Mom vs Dad: Who Has the Hardest Parenting Job?

The other day I was talking to a couple I know in the neighborhood. Both parents work and they have three kids. Interestingly enough, the conversation led into who had the harder parenting job... the mom or the dad. Now, from my perspective, moms have it harder - I might be biased. OK, OK - [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:42-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|3 Comments

A Hope To Dream: Help Ashley Furniture Homestores Give Beds to Kids Who Need Them

This post was published in 2013. ADayinMotherhood.com has no affiliation with this company or promotion. Please email Ashley Furniture directly as ADayinMotherhood.com is in no way responsible for the program or rewarding beds. What an amazing opportunity Ashley Furniture Homestore is providing to the children to help ensure a good night of sleep! As a [...]

2016-10-11T10:44:32-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|15 Comments

How to Lose a Child in a Store and Handle it Badly

We go through 4 to 6 gallons of milk a week in this house. No, I am not lying. We just do. I've accepted it and am appropriately docking college funds to compensate. So to say we have to hit the store more than once a week is almost redundant. But we do. I try [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:43-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|25 Comments

A Six Hour Wait for a Bandage? Is This the State of American Healthcare Today?

I will admit, I have actually had to calm down before writing this post. The event happened 24 hours ago and I am still reeling with the actual events that took place. But, instead of writing in a ranting, irrational tone, I decided to drink some chocolate milk and calm down. I think I am [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:43-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|9 Comments

What to Do When a Child Lies

I suppose it is that time in life. Where the little one becomes the bigger one and she starts to understand consequences. Therefore, she starts to try to get out of trouble before it finds her. This evening my children were playing nicely while I was doing the dishes. I was listening as I wiped [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:43-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|11 Comments

Turning Off the Lights Honoring the Sandy Hook Shooting Victims

It is hard to believe it has been a month. We have had Christmas in our homes, celebrated a New Year and resolved to be better people going forward. And with the recovery of our lives from the crazy holiday season also comes the return of our children to school. For a month now, I have kept [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:43-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|5 Comments