I have extra time for myself while the kids are visiting family for summer vacation . The thing about motherhood is that there's literally always something to do. My to-do list is always full. There's something that randomly needs to be repaired. I love writing; it's literally like therapy for me. However, I have future… Continue reading Just For A Moment: The Permission To Rest
Category: Journeys In Motherhood
I get inspired ,motivated, and find insight in my daily motherhood journey. We also can learn more and connect to others in various similarities and differences through motherhood.
Discussing Teen Friendship and Dynamics with Your Teen Daughter
I can confidently attest that my eldest daughter is a quiet, low-key, and laid-back individual. When considering her natural reserved nature in conjunction with the typical traits of Gen Z teenagers, it becomes apparent that she often immerses herself in her own world, allowing me to intervene when necessary before she resumes listening to music… Continue reading Discussing Teen Friendship and Dynamics with Your Teen Daughter
Motherhood and Mental Health: Compassion and Wellness
I reflect on my motherhood journey in acknowledging the daily balancing act that mothers face,and its impact on mental health. Onlookers would often comment on my hands being full as I navigated grocery shopping with my infant twins in a carrier and pushed my older two children in the shopping cart. As my children have… Continue reading Motherhood and Mental Health: Compassion and Wellness
Stop Ruminating In Trusting With God: Let It Go!
I told my little strong willed daughter to let it go after we walked to the car to leave our one on one walk after an incident on the playground when an impromptu playmate decided to act unfairly in a tag game they were playing together. My daughter kept looking back yelling," Not fair, you cheated!" I shared with her that it was just a game, and I advised her to move on. She couldn't help but look back with tears in being so upset continuing to repeat the same action until we made it to the car. There are times in our walk with God where some trivial action takes place that for the life of us we can't let it go in ruminating over the situation instead of moving forward.
Mom Talks : The Balance of Compassion, Protection, and Wisdom
We've all been there as moms where we desperately needed to share some mommy woes in getting a few things off our chest. There are times were we as moms need to vent. There are other times we need a shoulder to cry on as mothers. There are times we need assurance in the midst of daily motherhood confusion. Mom talks with a dear friend who joins you in the trenches of mom life can be refueling. Mom talks in disclosures along with being reciprocal as the listening ear as a friend are to be held beloved with compassion, protection, and wisdom.
Let Them Eat Cake!
I was like most parents during the early weeks of the pandemic in creating activities to keep my four children busy. I had a little more down time to reflect about life and family. It hit me how rushed we all had been balancing as I balanced life as a full-time teacher, school for them,… Continue reading Let Them Eat Cake!