About the Blog
When I started this blog in 2008, I was in the throws of the toddler and baby years. I’m still around just as public proof that mothers can survive those years. Though my children are now older (and we’re down to just one child in pull-ups at bedtime), I’ve spent most of the last decade changing diapers, and let’s face it — it ain’t pretty. I’m pretty sure that I was not cut out to be the mother of small children. And yet . . . deep down inside I sometimes recognize a spark of divinity that tells me this really is what I was meant to do.
Motherhood is relentless. Some jobs have vacation time, lunch breaks, and personal days. And then there’s motherhood. With its constant onslaught of demands, expectations, exhaustion and joy, it’s the most blessed and discouraging job on earth. This blog celebrates the journey, and reminds us all that we are not alone. There is a God above who loves that we’re trying and millions of other mothers with the same secret struggles, and they both know just how we feel.
So welcome to the blog intended to remind you that when you’re up to your elbows in diapers, laundry, battery-operated toys and macaroni and cheese, you’re still a daughter of God. So cry a little, laugh it out, say a prayer and move on. (But come back. Moms need each other.)
Blog Awards:
Jennifer
March 23, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Found your blog which was linked to a friend’s blog. I’m a mom of 4…3 boys and the wee girl who is more trouble than the rest. Your blog cracked me up! I so needed that today!
Angela
May 6, 2009 at 7:44 am
Just a question- I have noticed you switched from iweb? I have thought about making the change as well- What finally made you switch to wordpress to blog?
Amber
May 14, 2009 at 6:27 am
I am 28, married, and a full time mother of 7~ (6 of my own) ages 16,13, twins~10, 8, 3,and 1… I am struggling with my teen stepson who came to live with us in Jan. The influence on my 13 year old boy from him is inevitable! What an inspiration to me to know that through all my struggles and joys, that God is right here beside me, hearing my prayers, protecting his heart! I just found your blog and I love it! Thanks for reminding me, we all go through the struggles, but the joy overcomes! You said it best, ‘cry a little, laugh it out, say a prayer, and move on!’ thanks for the laughs this morning!
April
May 22, 2009 at 2:37 pm
I am a SAHM of four, 13, 3, 2,1,yrs of age. I love finding the select few that dare to have larger than norm families and can relate. Very rare where I live.
Cindy (notjustagranny)
March 20, 2010 at 10:34 am
I love your blog. I am a Mom of 1 daughter, now grown-up and likey to become a Mom herself, hopefully sooner rather than later. I will direct her to this blog when she is up to her elbows in diapers too
great postings, you sound like a lovely person, your kids are very fortunate.
Danielle B
April 9, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Really spiritual work you are doing
I am in my first pregnancy and when I was 16 My Mom
passed on hence it is a long road to go through with my boyfriend and your web space really inspired me in many ways but the most important part honestly is about the beautiful spiritual words that you have written to put words to feelings hard to describe. I pray for a successful pregnancy. I will have an amazing baby. No worries is tough sometimes. I mean
NO WORRIES. A beautiful lady named Kristen replied to one of your writings also. Nice to read spiritual stuff in pregnancy. I am really good friends with my boyfriend. He is really, really spiritual, just sometimes fed up with the world. I am really sensitive to the issue of the truth you know what I mean. My Mom was probably one of the nicest people in the whole world in her nicest honestly a very, very nice woman.
Love
Danielle
I believe and I know my Mom believes in what you are doing. I am very encouraged
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amerslou
January 22, 2013 at 8:11 pm
Just found your blog, and it sounds like I’m going to enjoy it! I am currently in the throws of the toddlers years with 2 of my boys (my 2 others are a little older)–just finished potty training one and I’m about to start with the other. Looking forward to reading your blog and helping me remember what it’s all about!