Tag: confessions
“I’m Hiding from my Kids!” and Other Mom Confessions
When I get home from work, I quickly greet my three-year-old twins and tell them mommy has to go upstairs to change out of...
The Birthday I’ve Been Dreading:: Honest Thoughts on Turning 40
Today is my 40th birthday. To be honest, I've been dreading this day for months, to the point where it's caused actual anxiety and...
Yes, I am That Mom, but It’s All About Perspective
The older I get, the more my perspective changes on motherhood, and really, on life in general. We all know That Mom. She is messy,...
My To-Don’t List:: Why I Don’t Feel Guilty About Not Doing...
Moms often feel pressured to do it all. But sometimes, a "To-Don't" list can be just as valuable and affirming as a "To-Do" list.
Summer...
The Good, the Bad, the What the Heck :: What Yo’...
Maybe I was oblivious. Maybe I noticed things about my mother changing through the years, but was cloaked in a shroud of youth and...
Are My Kids Getting the Short End of the Mom Stick?
Do you ever wonder if your kids are getting the short end of the mom stick? I do. I feel like I fall short...
Once More, with Feeling :: The Challenge of Naming What I’m...
As a mother of two boys with thirty plus years of first day 'get to know you' assemblies and newbie meet and greets, I...
No Mods Needed :: My Personal Black Hair History
It happened again. She told me that she likes my hair in a bun. Then she added, or pulled back in a headband. I...