What I Really Want…

What I Really Want…

I think about you constantly. You are never far from my thoughts. From the moment I wake up and all throughout my day, you are always on my mind. And when I am awake at night, all I can think about is how much I will need you tomorrow. I don’t want to go one day...

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10 End of the Year Awards (For Parents)

10 End of the Year Awards (For Parents)

Well, if we were in sports or a school club or even a part of a large company, there would likely be a banquet or something where we all got together to celebrate our year's success. We would talk about our greatest moments and discuss how we could improve moving...

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To My Mama Friends This Christmas

To My Mama Friends This Christmas

You know all of those things that you do every day? All of the ones that keep you going from the time that you wake up until the time that you go to bed? All of the moments where little kids or babies or not quite adults need your hands and your attention and your...

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Mommy’s First Christmas

Mommy’s First Christmas

There are branches wrapped in festive lights, packages arriving in the mail and family is gathering from near and far. But this Christmas is different. This year is even more special, because you got your Christmas gift early. Being a Mommy is wonderful. Isn’t it?...

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To The Momma at Chick-Fil-A

To The Momma at Chick-Fil-A

I saw you come in with your sweet kids the other day - one on your hip and one around your leg. I watched as you ordered your lunch, and then set the baby on the counter to dig through the diaper bag for your wallet. I wanted to cheer for you as they handed you your...

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Little Girls and Their Mommas

Little Girls and Their Mommas

“You’re a mean momma!” She shouted as she pushed her tiny thirty pound body away from mine. They were hurtful words, but I knew she didn’t mean them. I mean, she did, but… she didn’t really. On this day, I wouldn’t let her have another juice box before bed. “Sister....

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Only Good Mommies…

Only Good Mommies…

I used to think that good mommies were a group of women that did everything right. You know. Good mommies don’t yell. They have endless patience. Good mommies balance life at home and work and every other group/organization they or their kids are a part of. Good...

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To the Momma Who Needs to Vent

To the Momma Who Needs to Vent

"I just cleaned this house!" I sigh as I walk out of my bedroom and find a living room floor covered in toys AGAIN! NO! No No No! I'm not cleaning this mess again today. I'm not doing it! I'm not going to spend all day sorting through these toys to get them put away...

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You’re Worth Your Own Attention

You’re Worth Your Own Attention

It was late… not like Tonight Show late… like infomercial late… like somewhere there is a farmer getting up to start his day late…. Like almost tomorrow late. And I hadn’t slept one bit. Don’t get me wrong here. My head had touched the pillow. It had touched the...

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Somewhere There Is a Woman…

Somewhere There Is a Woman…

Somewhere there is a woman rocking a baby in the middle of the night. She is exhausted and tired, and as she rocks back and forth, she cries silently into his curly hair. His head tucked up under her chin, his chubby hands holding onto her, she holds him tightly and...

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The Day I Stopped Saying, “I Don’t Have Time”

The Day I Stopped Saying, “I Don’t Have Time”

I bent down and kissed him on the cheek. His sister was holding one of my hands, and I was holding his new baby brother’s carseat with my other arm. “Love you, sweet boy. You have to go into your classroom now. I will be back to pick you up after school.” I turned to...

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Because Let’s Be Honest, You Do More Than They Realize

Because Let’s Be Honest, You Do More Than They Realize

“Mommy, when I grow up, I want to be just like Daddy.” “Oh yeah? Which job do you want to have? Daddy does a lot of different things doesn’t he?” “I want to be ALL of them! I want to be a welder-man, and a firefighter-man, and a construction-man, and a city...

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