Oh my dear friends and readers . . . Let me put your fears to rest . . . I have not died. I have not disappeared to some strange land without internet accessability . . . I have not even gone on a month long tropical vacation or cruise . . . [Dang it!]… Continue reading I’m still here!
Category: It’s OK 2 be U!
17 years ago today . . . I became a mom!
Happy Birthday! 17 years ago today, after 30 hours of labor, I finally got to find out just who had been hiding inside of me for 9 months and had made me a mom! I sure do love this boy and am blessed to be his mom! A 17 year journey . . . Raising… Continue reading 17 years ago today . . . I became a mom!
Olympic Gymnast Dreams?
A Future Olympic Gymnast? I loved watching the Olympics as a kid. It was a family event – and my sister and I had dreams of becoming the next Olympic Gymnast or ice skating gold medal winner. However, that would require me to actually know HOW to do gymnastics or ice skating. (I did… Continue reading Olympic Gymnast Dreams?
Fun Friday: The truth can truly make you laugh (sometimes)!
Just wanted to spread some laughs (or maybe a few tears) over things we all know all too well! Moms – you truly are amazing!! What you do every day, how you do it, why you do it, etc – cannot be replicated by anyone but yourself. You are unique! You are amazing! And this… Continue reading Fun Friday: The truth can truly make you laugh (sometimes)!
Why Can’t I be Good at Everything?
Guest Post by Lauren Holmes My husband and I are looking to move to a new home, so recently we have gone through the process of making repairs on the house to get it in tip top shape for the prospective buyers who come through. It seems as though every time I clean a nook… Continue reading Why Can’t I be Good at Everything?
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 NEW! Mothering Matters Community
OK 2 Be U(nique)!
There is only one you! Did you know that? Of course you did. 🙂 Do you remember when you learned about your unique fingerprints . . . or how about your one-of-a-kind DNA? I know you noticed the differences in everyone’s hair and skin color, height, width, the shape of our eyes, nose, ears, hips… Continue reading OK 2 Be U(nique)!
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 2)
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 Happy Birthday Mom!
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 A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)
YOU are AMAZING!
YOU are AMAZING! Did you know that?! You truly are! You are an AMAZING mom! You are an AMAZING person! You are an AMAZING daughter, wife, friend . . . . and so much more! How do I know? “No I’m not Lori. You don’t even know me. You can’t say that about me. You… Continue reading YOU are AMAZING!
Best Day with YOU – Today!
With an 11-year-old daughter in the house – I’ve heard Taylor Swift echoing from the upstairs as well as being sung at the dinner table . . . but I had not heard or seen this song and video before today. Grab your tissues all you Moms! This is a good reminder . . .… Continue reading Best Day with YOU – Today!
I Feel Like A Parent!
I’ll never be a Grandma I’m not sure I will ever get any grandkids! No – I am not old enough to be a grandmother . . . yet . . . thankfully! Nor are my kids old enough to produce any for me (PTL!), but I’m starting to wonder if any of my children… Continue reading I Feel Like A Parent!
I know how you feel
I couldn’t decide which blog to put this on as it relates to mothering, but really is also a word for the church – for me and my brothers and sisters in Christ. Please go to my other blog Drink from the Deep to read it. Be encouraged and be challenged today. Above all .… Continue reading I know how you feel
Happy Mother’s Day!
I just had to wish all you moms a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY today!! I hope it was a wonderful day with family or friends. If you didn’t have someone to be with, then I hope you were at least able to call someone . . . your kids . . . your mom . .… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!