Life is Full of Meltdowns
Regardless of who is having the meltdown, me or one of my children, the fact is, life is full of them. So let’s prepare for the inevitable and devise a plan to deal with the many meltdowns that come with motherhood.
Never, Always, and Every
I am slowly and over time changing my expectations of myself as a mom. I'm realizing that I will not always be nice. I do not have to do everything right. I can’t say that I will never make mistakes.
Bag of Tricks
Hi, my name’s Amelia, and I’m an addict. I’ve been addicted to perfection for about five and a half years now. Any addict will tell you that the first step to recovery is recognizing you have a problem. Well, I have a problem.
Surviving Your Own Recession
The resistance caused by our financial hardship has caused us to build financial muscle. It may take two years or ten, but by following these simple strategies the journey can be much more bearable.
Spiritual Sundays: Keep Afloat Outside My Comfort Zone
Life is filled with unexpected challenges. There is a lot to be enjoyed and discovered through it all especially when you learn how to float outside your comfort zone.
Tried (But Not Always True) Methods For Developing Patience
Sometimes life really is hard, but we diminish our difficulties by comparing them to somebody else's. Then berate ourselves for feeling discouraged if we think our difficulties don't "match up”. The truth is, life is hard for everyone, so we can't compare the levels of difficulty.
Showing No Fear
Motherhood continues to humble me daily. Right when I think I have seen the biggest diaper blowout ever, my son decides to surprise me with yet another. Right when I think it can’t get any more disgusting, my son spits up while I’m bench pressing him. Show no fear!
It’s Not Your Child’s Fault
Most of us tend to blame someone else when things go wrong. Like a child. For example, a child expects us to meet their every need, only to return the favor with whining or a tantrum when things don’t turn out just right. Don't be upset-they love you more than anything!
Mommy Detective
Do you find yourself wanting for more conversation (or any conversation!) with your children when you ask the typical, “How was your day?” Find out how a few new sleuthing skills can enliven your relationships with your family.
Spiritual Sundays: Be More Instead Of Do More
Before I got married, I graduated from college and had a thrilling job. I traveled frequently. I had the time and means to do anything my heart desired. Why would things ever be different? After my first child, reality hit.
The Birthday Party Crucible
Let's hypothetically say there's a mom out there who struggles with patience. She decides to take on a stressful situation to develop MORE patience. Here is the experiment: a tea party themed birthday bash for a group of six-year-olds. And here are the results.
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