Category: Support
NEW! Mothering Matters Community
I am thrilled to announce that we have launched a new place for moms to connect on Mothering-Matters.com! MoMa Community [MoMa= Mo(thering) Ma(tters) (pronounced Mama)] My heart for Mothering-Matters.com and this community is for it to be a safe place for moms to come and be themselves – to know that it’s OK2BeU(nique)! Each of… Continue reading . . .
A New Day: How to let go of the guilt of yesterday.
Do you feel like you just never get everything done each day? Do you long for more hours on the day? Ever wish you had done things differently, or had known then what you know now? Do you live with regrets and guilt of the “should’ve, could’ve, would’ve” kind? I saw this quote today –… Continue reading . . .
She’s gonna blow!
Can I be honest and transparent with you today? Thanks! (You are always welcome to be honest and transparent with me as well!) Sat morning I didn’t respond to something very well – at all! (I know none of you can relate!). So – yesterday I was apologizing to my kids (again) – telling them… Continue reading . . .
Sunday Sip: Introduction & Proverbs 14:1
What is a “Sunday Sip” For those that didn’t know – I write another blog called Drink From the Deep. It is a place for anyone to come and find refreshing and “life-giving drinks from the well of God’s love”. I wanted to bring you guys a “sip” each week (a scripture, a word, or… Continue reading . . .
Are you a bad mom? (Part 2)
Are you a bad mom? If you missed the 1st part – You can read it HERE before continuing. . . . Where did things first go wrong? Reread that passage in Genesis again. It wasn’t the Father, and it wasn’t the kids (yes – later it was their choice) . . . There was… Continue reading . . .
Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)
Are you a Bad Mom? On Mothering Matters Facebook page a few days ago, I asked the question – “What is your biggest fear as a mom?” One mom bravely and honestly responded something I think many (if not most) of us have feared or thought about at one point or another . . .… Continue reading . . .
Happy Birthday Mom!
No – It’s not my mom’s birthday today . . . it’s actually mine. {Yay – Happy Birthday to me! } But growing up, I never thought it was right that moms were not celebrated on these special days (and as a mom now – I double that sentiment! ) What did I do on… Continue reading . . .
A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)
You are a GOOD mother! We all have those days when we feel like we’ve “blown it” as a mom. But do you ever have one of those days – or maybe it’s even just a moment – when you realize - you just did something right as a mom – and you feel like… Continue reading . . .
Oasis: Stop and Rest – and Have Some Fun!
The Road that Never Ends I’m slow moving this morning (belly hasn’t felt right the last couple days). I’m thinking I may just have to snuggle up with a book today (haven’t done that in a long time!) I tend to feel guilty about doing nothing but read or relax during the day as there… Continue reading . . .
Not as you planned? . . .This too shall pass
Good Morning Moms! Or – Good Afternoon or Good Evening (depending on when you read this)! I pray your weekend is going well! Mine isn’t quite going as planned (nor is the weather! Yuck – dreary, rainy and cold! Add onto it, sick kids, hubby gone, and a tired mama!) But I wanted to encourage… Continue reading . . .
Mom Time
Yes – those are my feet . . . up and off the floor . . . with no kids in sight! And not only that – they are in a beautiful setting (at the historic Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia) while my ears listen to a pianist play all my favorite songs, and my… Continue reading . . .
Mom guilt?
Ok – so I have to admit, I don’t know if I’ve ever had “mom guilt”. Maybe I did . . . once . . . when I was a younger mom . . . but since much of my memory seems to have left through my breastmilk given to my 4 precious kids, in… Continue reading . . .
A POEM ABOUT OUR GIRLFRIENDS
My mother-in-law sent this to me, and I thought I would pass it on as it is a good reminder for us ladies! My favorite part is in red! I think that will be my new motto this year! A POEM ABOUT OUR GIRLFRIENDS Someone will always be prettier. Some will always be smarter. Some… Continue reading . . .
Mom’s Christmas Wish List
I’m not sure who wrote this, but I love it! As a mom (or dad) I’m sure most of us can relate! Dear Santa, I’ve been a good mom all year.I’ve fed, cleaned and cuddled my children on demand, visited the doctor’s office more than my doctor, sold sixty-two cases of candy bars to raise… Continue reading . . .
. . . . It’s worth it!
