Mom's Timeout

I always thought I wanted a little girl. I spent the first half of my pregnancy convinced I was having a girl. I was shocked when we saw the ultrasound. I was getting a son. I had prepared myself just in case, but I didn’t feel any regret. I was thrilled from the moment I […]

I had a headache again tonight. It could be from sinus congestion thanks to this sudden cold spell. That’s probably the logical explanation. Still, I’m pretty convinced it’s from listening to my son whine and scream about ridiculous things all day.  The constant battle to attempt to reason with my three year old is totally […]

Hollywood & the media are promoting a stereotype about dads that just isn’t true.  The message is that dad’s are dumb. TV shows, movies, and even news stories often portray fathers as less intelligent, lazy, and less involved in parenting and the decision making that it involves. In the real world, that couldn’t be further […]

Eating dinner as a family each night warms my heart. It’s a small part of the quality time we carve out for our children and ourselves every day.  I can’t imagine not doing it. So imagine my surprise when I learned that the majority of American families don’t sit down to dinner together on a […]

I used to be the early one. I was the person who always arrived at least 15 minutes early.  I hate to be late, but I’m learning to accept it these days. Since becoming a mom three years ago, I’m late a lot. I’m always late! It doesn’t matter how early I start getting ready, […]

All it takes to be a father is DNA, but being a dad is something so much more special. It’s about being there and being involved. Being a dad means wanting to be in the trenches and choosing to dance in the rain. Dads are so important to kids. I remember growing up and thinking […]

Remember on your wedding day when you said your husband was your best friend? That might not be true after you have kids. New studies reveal that moms might actually need the support of their friendships with other women more than they need their hubby.  What do you think? I know I wouldn’t survive the […]

How did you tell your husband you were pregnant? I’m willing to bet you didn’t feed him baby food. Would you even have been able to get away with that? I was so ecstatic that there was no waiting and no surprise… I was also in complete and utter disbelief and went and bought a […]

My son is stubborn and fiercely independent. He knows what he wants and he’s determined to follow through. I’ve jokingly said his head is made of cement, not just in reference to his dare-devil antics, but also his determination. A three year old who is certain he knows what is best for him and determined […]

Do you ever feel as though no one’s listening. You’re definitely talking to yourself, aren’t you? I think it’s pretty typical as moms that we’re basically always being ignored. It totally seems like our kids and husbands have selective hearing. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve said something and even though every […]

I didn’t realize I was “crunchy” until my son was about six months old. Sure, I had made a lot of “granola” choices but I was just making decisions that made sense for our family and our new baby. It finally hit me one day on the phone with my sister. She was pregnant with […]

Breast is best, that’s what the experts say. There isn’t a pregnant woman in American that can’t quote that line. But what about the women who don’t? or can’t? Breastfeeding isn’t always an option after all. For others, it’s not something they want to do for a variety of reasons. Many breastfeeding supporters go to […]

How often do you get your kids to bed late and then stay up scrambling around to get things finished. I’m willing to bet you’re not a particularly happy person the next morning, are you? I’ve been on a roll for the last week – and not necessarily in a good way. I was up […]

They say kids say the darnedest things. And they definitely do. I always have to laugh at the things my mama friends share on Facebook. If you’re looking for some entertainment, find a toddler. They’re almost always have something hilarious to say. Sometimes the things our kids say aren’t funny, though. Occasionally, they give us […]

Every now and again I think about all the times my mother said she hoped my future child was half as bad as I was. Um, yea… Not exactly what I wanted to hear. You see, all those years ago I had absolutely no idea how much of a handful I was. I was stubborn […]

I love being a mom! It’s the best job in the world. There’s an old saying: do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. Being a mom is like that for me, because I love my children more than anything in this world. It’s what moms do. That doesn’t always […]

Do you have a kid that can’t sit still? I do! You know the type. The boy who is bouncing off the walls like he’s a contestant on American Ninja Warrior. Maybe you are parenting the little girl who spins around in her tutu until she gets dizzy and falls over. My son is full […]

I never thought I’d be writing an apology letter to my daughter, my second child… but here we are. After reading one mom’s sweet letter to her second baby, I’m convinced I need to write one of my own.  When I’m finished, maybe I’ll put it in her baby book between the half empty pages […]

Pregnancy makes you moody and hormonal. We know that, but knowing it doesn’t help stop the tide of emotions we are experiencing as we grow another human inside our bodies. So here’s the deal, there are some things you just can’t say to us pregnant ladies. We don’t want to hear it, so just keep […]

One of my good friends describes her job as “domestic management.” I’ve seen other creative job titles for stay at home moms too.  I’ve even considered a few creative descriptions for my social media pages. I cringe when I have to check “unemployed” at the doctor’s office too. I can feel the unspoken judgment. I’m […]