Mom's Timeout

Being a mama is hard and I’m willing to bet that’s something we can all manage to agree on. As with everything else worthwhile in life, being a mom takes patience and perseverance. Our kids depends on us for everything from the mundane to the major. It’s our job to create awesome adults. And you […]

I love finding the perfect gift. It’s so satisfying to get the perfect thing and so exciting to watch the recipient when you know you’ve just given them the best present ever!  When I’m getting presents for my children, it’s even better! I’m not sure who’s more excited about opening presents at my house: the […]

Is it time for a reality check? My husband yells at me all the time to chill out, but… It just doesn’t work that way. You know what they say. There’s too much to do and too little time to do it in. Being a mom makes you crazy-busy. Between working and taking care of […]

Our family isn’t large at all. We have two kids; one boy and one girl.  On paper, we are the stereotypical American family.  People still ask us silly questions.  They try to make conversation by saying things like “Isn’t it perfect to have a boy and a girl?” or “Are you done now that you […]

I come from the “clean your plate” generation, so it’s tough for me to let it go when my son won’t eat his dinner.  I find myself becoming frustrated, even if I know he had a big lunch or that he chose healthy snacks all day.  It’s hard for me to justify letting him leave […]

It’s a hot topic.  Moms all over the net are discussing “The Mommy Wars,” whether they’re pleading with other moms to come to their senses and stop the in-fighting… or joining in the drama by adding fuel to the fire. What do dads think about our silly war?  Get the scoop from one daddy blogger […]

Have you caught yourself singing Adele’s song Hello lately?  I was humming it in the shower until I watched this awesome parody by Emily Mills. These days I catch myself singing the lyrics to Mills’ version while I unload the dishwasher and fold the laundry. Last night I totally hummed the melody and thought of the parody […]

We all want to be able to get our kids everything on their Christmas lists.  We rush around trying to find the perfect gifts, the must-have’s, the ‘one last thing.’ But what if your 14 year old asked for a baby for Christmas? One 14 year old asked her mom for a real baby, and […]

There are moments when I feel that I’m not all there.  I feel a little bit crazy.  If you ask, I won’t say the kids made me crazy but I might be thinking it.  I definitely blame them for the dark circles under my eyes and the fact that my hair is starting to fall […]

My husband has been making jokes about my sleeping habits for years.  Once, before we had children, I actually became concerned and asked my doctor about my seemingly incessant need for sleep. After discussing my diet, exercise, and sleeping habits, as well as checking for vitamin deficiencies, my doctor couldn’t determine a cause. I could […]

My two pregnancies have left an irrevocable mark on my body. Before having children I was 5’8″ and 130 pounds. I’m still 5’8″ but I find it hard to believe the 130 lb girl I was before the birth of my son ever existed.  It’s not just the stretch marks or the mommy pooch that […]

Have you heard about the new trend of gifting experiences? I think it’s a great idea! It’s an awesome way to avoid shipping costs for sending presents to nieces and nephews who live out of town.  Even better than that, It’s a great way to cut down on the toy vomit that litters our homes […]

My current wardrobe is the opposite of a capsule wardrobe. I have way too many hodge-podge things in my closet. I had a baby two months ago and while I’ve lost the baby weight, everything’s not back in all the right places yet. Right now, my wardrobe is a mish-mash of maternity clothes, things I […]

I want to be the best mom that I can possibly be. A lot of people tell me that’s unrealistic. I know I can’t be perfect, but I want to be the best possible version of myself for my children. Also, I want them to be the best versions of themselves.  Sometimes it’s really hard […]

Well behaved children don’t run away while their mothers chase them through crowded parking lots.  Well behaved children don’t scream and throw themselves on the floor at the grocery store. They aren’t the kids smacking their friends over the head with toys that they completely refuse to share. …No, those aren’t well behaved kids. Those […]

The holidays are stressful enough as it is, sometimes adding in-laws to the equation is just enough to send you over the edge! Escaping encounters with the in-laws unscathed can be tricky.  When you add Christmas to the equation, it just gets harder.  You don’t want to be a scrooge, you want to be loving and […]

We all want our kids to be happy. It’s one of my biggest wishes for my children. I want them to be happy, healthy, and serve the Lord. That’s my dream for my children.  I work towards a goal of helping them realize that dream every single day.  I think most moms share the dream of […]

This year our family is searching for ways to enjoy the holidays a little differently. My parents are now caring for my aging grandmother, my brother and his wife just had a baby, my sister and her husband just moved two states away, and my youngest brother is a poor college student. As for my […]

Who doesn’t love saving money?  Everyone loves saving money! What if I told you there are a number of everyday items you can purchase for $1 at your local Dollar Tree? I do it all the time. Of course there are some things where you “get what you pay for,” but there are lots of […]

I’ve always been extremely vocal about my desire to be a stay-at-home mom. I love being here and spending time with my son. I love reading and playing and just hanging out with him. There’s really nothing I’d rather be doing. After all, he’s only going to be little for so long. I’m sure the day […]