THE MOMMY DIARIES
THE MOMMY DIARIES
Motherhood is a beautiful journey that is unique to every individual woman.
These stories are the thoughts, feelings, and experiences I have gone through and the way I interpret them. Writing has always been my easiest form of expression, besides talking to others going through the same thing. I am hoping by creating The Mommy Diaries, I can unite both worlds.
There is no right or wrong way to parent as long as your child feels loved, cared for, and their needs are met. How I navigate my journey, and handle myself is not the right or wrong way, it’s just my story.
Even if you can’t meet me at connection through some of my stories, someone else will. Take this as a learning opportunity to be more empathetic to help the next person you encounter.
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Mom Guilt- My First Experience
These set of swings set me into a spiral of my first mom-guilt episode.
Mom guilt is something we all experience, but we don’t have to let consume us.
Is it Okay if Preschool Doesn’t Work Out?; Am I Pulling Bodhi?
Is it okay for preschool to not work out? And not for the typical reasons you may think!
Read about my mom-guilt struggles I have been battling for months.
Managing Habits and Behaviors; Cutting Down Screen Time
Screen time is often looked at as a child vegging out in front of the TV, but what about just unnecessary back round noise causing chaos in the brain?
Learn about the last stitch-effort to reverse some behavior issues Bodhi was having.
Creating a Routine for Myself Without Sacrificing Time With My Boys
The Natural Grief That Comes With Kids Growing Older
“Time is a thief,” is a phrase I have a love-hate relationship with.
Filling Buckets and Tough Decisions
What do you do when your child starts expressing behavior opposite of who they are? That is what we have been experiencing over here for a few moths.
Read about how I am trying to correct it.
Trying to Feel Like Me Again
I was so far from who I was, it was hard not to feel hopeless.
When you don’t do things that align with who you are, you can send yourself into an identity crisis spiral.
I kept having to pull myself out of that mental funk I was feeling. I had to look for opportunities to feel like myself. What I found I could still do was work on my computer. I was able to cross off TWO huge projects I had on my to-do list for who knows how long.
I finally found an opportunity to truly focus on them.
So while I laid in bed, I plopped that computer right onto of me, and created two new resources for YOU.
Celebration of Life, Traveling With Two Kids, & Way Too Much Wine
The weekend was filled with laughter, tears, and lots of wine- as any trip to Napa should be.
Seasons Change, Motherhood-Guilt, & Strong Identities
Over the last six months, having the new baby, has brought up a lot of old memories, thoughts, and emotions I had with Bodhi. “Baby” Bennett (a name I fear he will never grow out of) not only looks like just a chunkier version of Bodhi as a baby, but I am experiencing all over again what it means to fall in love with this little being. It will always be the most beautiful process that I hold dearly to my heart.
The one thing that I am surprised about in this season, is I am not all-consumed wrapped up in this baby stage like I was the first time.
I was feeling really guilty about it at first, like maybe I didn’t care as much, I am not spending enough time with him, I am being selfish, etc. etc. All those harsh things moms like to tell themselves.