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All Blog Posts Tagged 'love' - Mom Bloggers Club 2016-07-28T19:31:45Z http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profiles/blog/feed?tag=love&xn_auth=no Just a few thoughts of a Mother tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-07-15:988554:BlogPost:1725098 2016-07-15T06:01:59.000Z Chilli Regina http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ChilliRegina
When I was a child, I never understood why my Mother always wanted to know where I am, where I was going, when will I return home,etc. I remember she always told me, she would take all the pain in the World if she could, so I wouldn't have to feel hurt, sickness, sadness.. I never really understood that concern of hers, that constant fear and protection, She would tell me:" Just wait till you have your own kids, you will understand it and you will be the same. it's how Mothers…

When I was a child, I never understood why my Mother always wanted to know where I am, where I was going, when will I return home,etc. I remember she always told me, she would take all the pain in the World if she could, so I wouldn't have to feel hurt, sickness, sadness.. I never really understood that concern of hers, that constant fear and protection, She would tell me:" Just wait till you have your own kids, you will understand it and you will be the same. it's how Mothers are."

There were moments in my growing up time, when I told and promised myself, I would do things differently, there are some resentments towards her parenting. But in general, my childhood was happy, I was happy, my parents were loving and caring.

And now, here I am, a Mother of two adorable children, a boy and a girl. They are less then one year apart, so they are almost like twins. And now I can say, I totally understand what my Mother told me. I understand Motherhood.

Life changed. Everything became more intense, THE LOVE, THE FEAR, SADNESS, JOY, PRIDE. It sometimes becomes overwhelming, it overtakes your whole being. With that also comes the fear of not being PERFECT. The pressure of being a perfect Mother, a perfect Wife can be a lot to take for a Woman.

There is no universal manual that would tell you all the secrets of Motherhood. We have to learn on our own. Being a Mother is a life-job, with a lot of sunshine and flowers but there has to be some rain and darkness, so we can grow and learn and appreciate what we have.

What I learned so far, is that it is good enough if I do my best. Not what others think is best, but what I think. I learned that it's OK to make mistakes, as long as I learn from them. It's OK to be perfectly imperfect. I learned that I and only I know my kids and their needs, so I can make decisions what is best for them.

I never want to lose myself as a person, as a Woman, because only then I can truly be happy, be healthy and with that joy inside of me I can take care of my family, their well being, their happiness.

I know that Motherhood and parenting is a LIFELONG LEARNING EXPERIENCE. I have as much to give to my children as they can give back to me. We live, love and grow together. It never stops. It's a circle of life.
 License to Kill, Literally tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-07-12:988554:BlogPost:1724929 2016-07-12T19:30:21.000Z Mari Corona http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/MariCorona
Peace and Love on this Sunday morning.

It has been an extremely sad week for Humanity but is it really anything new? And the fact that I can so easily think that isn't that even sadder?

Alton Sterling

Akai Gurley

Tanisha Anderson

Dante Parker…

Peace and Love on this Sunday morning.

It has been an extremely sad week for Humanity but is it really anything new? And the fact that I can so easily think that isn't that even sadder?

Alton Sterling

Akai Gurley

Tanisha Anderson

Dante Parker

Sandra Bland

Rumain Brisbon

Jerame Reid

Tony Robinson

Philando Castile

Phillip White

Walter Scott

Freddie Gray

Tamir Rice

Michael Brown, Jr.

John Crawford III

Eric Garner

Dontre Hamilton

Trayvon Martin

Tanisha Anderson

Malissa Williams

Yvette Smith

Miriam Carey

Shelly Frey

Darnisha Harris

Shantel Davis

Rekia Boyd

Shareese Francis

Aiyana Stanley Jones age 7!

Tarika Wilson

This is a list of names of African American people killed by police officers, with the exception of one in the last eight years! This is a random listing not a specific breakdown of for example 2015 which is over 900 and of 2016 which last I read was past 50. One too many names on this list one too many lives carelessly taken away, simply because their lives didn't matter to those that pulled the trigger.

I'm not going to invest energy on trying to sway anyone's mind on what life matters the most...ALL LIVES MATTER. Everyone wants to go home to their families. We are all the same we just come in different shades. This conversation is about racism across the board but because of the in your face White Cop vs Person of Color at the other end of that gun we can no longer hide from the truth.

If you can't admit that something is systematically wrong with our Law Enforcement across the board then you are living under a rock or you are part of the problem. If you can't admit that racism still affects many things today still you are part of the problem.

In one week we saw two African American men get killed by the police and then we saw five police officers loose their lives as well because one African American man got feed up with the injustice and brutality that people of color have suffered for years. We don't know these officers, we don't know if they were corrupt or if they honored the code to Serve and Protect all. We just know they serve as a symbol of pent up anger, frustration and pain.

illustration by pinterest

All these people had people who loved them, who will miss and cry for them for a long time to come. Fathers, Mothers, Sisters, Brothers, somebody's Somebody!

Racism exists it hasn't gone away or eased up it's just presented to us in different forms and some of us just go along with the program. A police officer "joking" about he would have shot Philando Castile five times instead of four on his Face Book page isn't funny, it's a blatant disregard of a HUMAN LIFE.

Being upset at Jesse Williams for speaking the truth from his perspective, experience and history is disrespectful to a vast majority of people. These experiences aren't made up, they aren't a movie Steven Spielberg put together or a book that George R. R. Martin wrote they are history.

Jesse Williams speech full video here: variety.com

Jesse Williams speech transcript here: time.com

Officer Jones FB share: huffingtonpost

taking it to back in the days...

Lynching in America: washingtonpost.com

For way too long the practice of hiding behind "authority", having a legal License to Kill and having a certain skin color has been the only requirement to trample over people thought of as lesser than. For way too long people have wanted to continue to deny the wrongs in the past and behave as if they have no merit in our current lives but how can they not when we turn on the television or log onto our Social Media and see otherwise?

Africans were taken away from their land, forced to work for others, beaten, raped and killed. Told they were property and treated like nothing. Spent years and years going from being called one name to another generation after generation trying to receive the basics of life. Protested, marched, boycotted and fought still to really get nothing. My parents come from the Dominican Republic, I have dark skin. There were slaves where my parents come from, we are all connected.

Today you allow us to play "your sports" because we make you money. Today certain people of color are more acceptable than others. Today still in some way or some how we should "know our place" You want to get as dark as me so you go to a tanning salon, you want to inject your a** with God knows what because of the girl in the video, you want to be like me as Jesse said "like a costume".

If you are not enraged by these events, if your heart isn't broken by all the blood shed, if you can't picture this happening to you again...you are part of the problem. Every time my daughter goes out now with her best friends I have to fear they will get stopped as they have in the past simply for being Young African American and Latino kids. Every time they go to visit their other friends in other certain neighborhoods they get stopped and asked what business they have there. Are you serious, what business? In New York City where so much diversity is the norm? You are stopping kids because you think they don't belong in that neighborhood? Kids that don't look like you terrify you?

So now that five White Police Officers have been killed, what are we going to do? Is the License to Kill mentality going to remain the same? Are we finally going to be heard? Are we finally going to see changes or do more people have to die? Does your kid have to be the one to come home and share with you a scary encounter with someone who thought they were threatening in order for you to take part in this conversation? Tamir Rice could have been anyone's son. All our kids have played or play in the park with swords or play guns or what have you in their hands.

This is a Humanity problem not just Black Lives, Blue Lives White Lives, Brown Lives or whatever other hashtags pop up on Social Media. This is a Humanity problem because until we all view one another as equal racism and injustice will never go away.

Again I urge mothers to stand together to view everyone's child as their child and image the pain of not having them around. I can't even imagine my daughter being gone just because her skin is not white and someone felt threatened by her so they deemed her disposable. I can't imagine why anyone would be viewed disposable because of the color of their skin Period.

Let's start talking and educating ourselves. Let's start demanding that those who swear to Protect and Serve us get better training and form better relationships in the communities they patrol. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas.

Always stress free and more today with love xo,

Mari
 Some Like it hot! Spice up your love life tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-07-06:988554:BlogPost:1722254 2016-07-06T02:12:02.000Z Jamie http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/Jamie588
how to spice up your love life.

spice up your love life

how to spice up your love life.

spice up your love life

 So Many Changes tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-06-13:988554:BlogPost:1716919 2016-06-13T10:49:21.000Z Cynthia Helwig-Putorti http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/CynthiaHelwig
It has been some time, since I've last checked in. My life over the last year has been tumultuous to say the least. Trying to find employment has been ridiculously hard, and once unemployment ran out, my only option was to dig in and try to survive with my writing. I'm reaching out to you, because I so need support. As crazy as it seems, my grandmother always said, "If you don't do, you don't get," so here goes.

 My newest contemporary romance, AT LAST, was accepted as a…

It has been some time, since I've last checked in. My life over the last year has been tumultuous to say the least. Trying to find employment has been ridiculously hard, and once unemployment ran out, my only option was to dig in and try to survive with my writing. I'm reaching out to you, because I so need support. As crazy as it seems, my grandmother always said, "If you don't do, you don't get," so here goes.

 My newest contemporary romance, AT LAST, was accepted as a candidate for a Kindle Scout Publishing Contract, hosted by Amazon. A winner is chosen every 30 days. One of the elements to being chosen, is based on the # of nominations I receive from people, who like the cover and read my sample chapters. This is an awesome opportunity, and I would SO love your support.

Perhaps, you could share a post on your blog as well with your readers.

 Here is the link for voting https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/3W15UIMNNLUB4

If you need additional info, and photos for your blog, you can pull from my website, or contact me at email@example.com http://www.romanceauthorcynthiaroberts.com/

 If I win, you receive an eBook copy free for nominating me, and will receive a notice from Kindle Scout by email. Thank you for reading this email right to the very end. Best wishes for a wonderful summer.

Warmly ~

Cynthia
 A letter to the Struggling Mom tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-06-04:988554:BlogPost:1715508 2016-06-04T18:57:03.000Z Mattelyn Harke http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/MattelynHarke

 Being a woman, the title of this post alone is a very hard thing to admit to. Admitting that we struggle causes us to feel that we aren't good enough or that we've failed in some form. But, I find it an appropriate time to be bold and reveal some of the thoughts I face on being…

 Being a woman, the title of this post alone is a very hard thing to admit to. Admitting that we struggle causes us to feel that we aren't good enough or that we've failed in some form. But, I find it an appropriate time to be bold and reveal some of the thoughts I face on being a mother and the job description that comes with it.

 Being a mom is tough work, it's not an easy job. So if you're next to someone who is a mother, give her a hug and let her know how much you appreciate her and the hard work she is putting in Every. Single. Day. It's so easy for us 'moms' to not notice ourselves and the amazing work we are actually doing from the moment we wake in the mornings, to the time we lay our heads down on our pillows at night for some hopeful sleep.

 Being a mother not only means caring and nurturing for little ones, but it means conquering the day, managing a home, making sure there's food in the pantry, overcoming our own insecurities and reaching goals. Read the rest at mattleynkae.com

 A Little Girl's Journey to Surgery: Tonsillectomy tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-04-18:988554:BlogPost:1704440 2016-04-18T18:03:05.000Z Elena Cunningham http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ElenaCunningham
A Little Girl's Journey to Surgery-Tonsillectomy…

A Little Girl's Journey to Surgery-Tonsillectomy

 Life After Tonsillectomy- A Month After tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-04-18:988554:BlogPost:1704348 2016-04-18T17:59:06.000Z Elena Cunningham http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ElenaCunningham
Life After Tonsillectomy- A Month after…

Life After Tonsillectomy- A Month after

 Where did you meet your match? tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-03-25:988554:BlogPost:1698559 2016-03-25T10:37:15.000Z Lauren Markman http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/LaurenMarkman
My Mother set me up with a guy once when I was in high school. He worked for her, and at the time I didn't realize I was being set up. It was well-intentioned, I have no doubt, but ultimately very weird and awkward for me. So let's not talk about that.

 At some point, I tend to ask my married friends how they met their partner. And then they get to tell their origin story. Most of these tales have been honed over the years of the relationship to become coherent stories. I like the…

My Mother set me up with a guy once when I was in high school. He worked for her, and at the time I didn't realize I was being set up. It was well-intentioned, I have no doubt, but ultimately very weird and awkward for me. So let's not talk about that.

 At some point, I tend to ask my married friends how they met their partner. And then they get to tell their origin story. Most of these tales have been honed over the years of the relationship to become coherent stories. I like the long and winding versions much better than the quick-and-dirty statements like, "we went to school together," or "through a friend," or "in a bar," or "at work." Although each of those statements is still true, the longer versions tell me more about the couple overall.

A lot of couples' beginnings are starting to sound alike, as there are far fewer ways that people are now meeting their significant others. That's right: We are all becoming dependent on friends, bars and the Internet for our future partners. There's a very nifty chart on that link that tracks the various ways that people have met their spouses over the past 50 years. Who are we not relying on for a love connection? Parents, church and school.

 The tracking of how we met the love of our lives is definitely a small piece in a much larger picture of people getting married later in life, moving far away from home and not looking for support from their hometown communities (church and schools). Which only leaves one question:

 How did you meet your significant other? Share with me in the comments.
 The ones who stole my heart tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-03-07:988554:BlogPost:1693076 2016-03-07T02:00:00.000Z Tasha Giacometto http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/TashaGiacometto
originally posted on Tryallmama.com

"YOU NEVER REALLY KNOW HOW DEEP YOUR LOVE IS UNTIL YOU MEET THE ONES WHO YOU WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR"

 I will admit I never…

originally posted on Tryallmama.com

"YOU NEVER REALLY KNOW HOW DEEP YOUR LOVE IS UNTIL YOU MEET THE ONES WHO YOU WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR"

 I will admit I never dreamed of having children, I just felt it wasn't for me. I don't know if it was more because I was young or more because I was scared of the fact of being trusted with such a huge responsibility of having to teach some one how to survive in this world when I still wasn't sure on how to yet. One of the beauties of life that makes it so exciting is you never can really plan every detail of it. You can plan your day from morning to night but you really can't control everything that can happen in between.

 Lets rewind 6 years, I was 21 in my prime party years (you know young, no kids, no cares) thinking I would stay young forever, the last thing on my mind was children. I remember the day I found out that I was expecting quite clearly because something changed. I started to realize it wasn't just about me anymore. It was by far the best thing that had ever happened to me. It turned my life around and gave me a reason to want to do better, to want to be a role model for some one. It all became more real when I held her in my arms. It was a precious moment, a beautiful girl, my first born. And I was clueless. I had no Idea what I was doing.

 It was a struggle raising my first, I was young, clueless, and getting nothing but outdated advice ( though with great intentions) from my family. Feed them this, don't feed them that, put cereal in their bottle, just let them cry, you will spoil them if you hold them too much, the lists go on. It was hard and I never really felt like I had anyone who really wanted to truly help, instead I mostly just had everyone telling me everything I was doing wrong.

 Fast forward 5 years and I welcomed my second. A boy, a very BIG boy. Boy oh boy was he, and continues to be BIG. The best part about adding a second to my family is a didn't feel clueless. Heck, at the hospital when the nurses wanted to make sure I knew everything I was all , "I got this". I truly felt I had it all planned out and perfect and I would be those awesome moms who just pop them out and are back in their skinny jeans in under a month. I just ignored that whole extra 52 lbs I gained with pregnancy, that was all water and baby right? It would just melt right off right? Oh breastfeeding will totally liquidate those 52 lbs. HA! Just in case you were wondering, those 52 lbs did not "melt off". They solidified and hung around for awhile. We were practically best friends.

 So the second time around I still had my struggles. Who hasn't, better yet who doesn't have something they struggle with. While motherhood has it's ups and downs, and yes my children, though I love them more than anything else in this world (including chocolate, ya super love them) they do drive me crazy 85% of the time. No, more like 87% of the time. But it is worth it, I almost enjoy it when they drive me crazy-I know even I feel weird saying that, because I know that years from now when they are older and they no longer want my hugs and kisses I am going to miss these times. The times where you walk in the room and your 1 year old has poured a whole cup of water on your laptop-true story, or when 2 days after you get your daughters hair professionally cut she decides she also is a hair stylist and decides to "give herself bangs"-another true story. All of these things are ok. They might make you a little mad, sure of course I mean you would be crazy if it didn't, but at the same time it is those same moments that you look back at and realize how deep your love for those little buggers really is.

 So what have I learned up until this point in life? Besides the fact that my children are my everything, the ones who have taught me unconditional love? Well I have learned to the accept the things that life can throw, to take every change, failure, success, let down, and disappointment as an opportunity to reevaluate the situation, to not sweat the small stuff and to not just live life to live it, but to live life to truly experience it, to accept life with all it's ups and downs and to treasure each and every bump in the road.

And if you are curious I did eventually lose those 52 lbs, it only took 16 months, hey progress right?

 The cure for unrequited love tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-03-04:988554:BlogPost:1692402 2016-03-04T11:20:47.000Z Lauren Markman http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/LaurenMarkman
My son is in love with one of my coworkers (well, as in love as a five-year-old can be). Whenever he visits my office, he gives her lots of hugs, tells her secrets and brings her chocolate from my candy drawer. She adores him and gives him lots of attention, playing her part in his little crush.…

My son is in love with one of my coworkers (well, as in love as a five-year-old can be). Whenever he visits my office, he gives her lots of hugs, tells her secrets and brings her chocolate from my candy drawer. She adores him and gives him lots of attention, playing her part in his little crush.

As much as he claims to love her, I am sure that he will one day grow out of his crush and eventually fall in love with someone else and even have his heart broken a few times. I've always thought that falling in love and getting your heart broken are just a part of growing up. But it doesn't have to be.

 A recent essay in Aeon discusses the concept of having drugs to fix our broken hearts. The idea behind this medical fix isn't just for the pangs of unrequited teenage love, but for those people who suffer from obsessive love and depression over a series of years.

 But the question remains: Would you want to fix a broken heart with medicine? Is it better to be inspired, moved, motivated and heartbroken by your emotions or better to not be a slave to them at all?

 The answer is personal, of course, but it is interesting to think about a future where advice to heal a broken heart like "time heals all wounds" could be replaced with a little pill.

 Would you be interested in taking some medicine to mend a broken heart? Tell me in the comments.
 War Against Complacency tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-02-26:988554:BlogPost:1690532 2016-02-26T14:29:53.000Z MamaMadHatter http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/MamaMadHatter

Recently, I became aware of a deep betrayal by a person very close to me. A betrayal that spans the entire relationship with this individual and has been the root of several years of confusion, anger, tears, and anguish. In coming to terms with this, I have discovered that key members of my social group were aware of the deceit and chose to remain silent. When I confronted this circle…

Recently, I became aware of a deep betrayal by a person very close to me. A betrayal that spans the entire relationship with this individual and has been the root of several years of confusion, anger, tears, and anguish. In coming to terms with this, I have discovered that key members of my social group were aware of the deceit and chose to remain silent. When I confronted this circle of "friends," and inquired why they did not approach me with the information, I was told that they assumed that I knew already. None of them, however, had ever called me before and expressed any concern or knowledge about what they witnessed happening. They stated this was because they didn't know what to do, to which I responded that I would appreciate, for the safety of myself and my children, if they would let me know in the future if they noticed something amiss. During that conversation, I was under the impression that they wanted to be helpful. So it was with great shock to me when this past week, I found out that they have been aiding & abetting the person in question, and even assisting in the lies and betrayal. In light of this new information, the only thing that I can surmise is that they are afraid of facing their own demons of self-destruction if they turn in the perpetrator, so instead they choose to remain complacent.

Here's the thing, folks: If you see a friend hurting and you have the power to help them and choose to do nothing, then you are hurting yourselves too. We are all here to help one another. It is that basic component of compassion and willingness to act on behalf of those who need help that sets us apart from animals. Those who fail to act are rejecting their own humanity and all that is good in life. Period. Stand up for each other. Do not let fear win, lest you be imprisoned by your own shortcomings and find yourself alone. I think Martin Niemoller said it best:

"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out--
Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out--
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out--
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me."
-Martin Niemoller
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007392

Original post is from MamaMadHatter Musings: https://mamamadhatter.wordpress.com/2013/10/06/war-against-complacency/
 Finding love on the job tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-02-23:988554:BlogPost:1689748 2016-02-23T11:14:07.000Z Lauren Markman http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/LaurenMarkman
My son often tells me that when he grows up he wants to come and work at my job. He has plans to sit in the cube next to mine and be on my team. He also wants to help distribute candy when the team needs a little pick-me-up on rough days and have lunch with me every day.…

My son often tells me that when he grows up he wants to come and work at my job. He has plans to sit in the cube next to mine and be on my team. He also wants to help distribute candy when the team needs a little pick-me-up on rough days and have lunch with me every day.

All of that works out nicely for me, because I can now narrow down what field his future wife will be in. Yes, there is now a chart that you can use to look up your job and see what career your partner will be most likely to fall into. (Or at least what fields have been most likely to marry up in the past.)

 Of course, this is not an accurate indicator of the marriages being any good or not, but you can spend some time wondering why registered nurses end up with truck drivers or why firefighters end up with customer service representatives or why teachers tend to marry other teachers.

 It's all just for fun.

 Did you marry someone whose career complimented yours? Let me know in the comments.
 Valentine's Day Honesty tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-02-14:988554:BlogPost:1684391 2016-02-14T15:57:21.000Z Brittany Burbank http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/BrittanyBurbank
I'm annoyed with Valentines day. It just is too dramatic for my liking. The worst part is that it's dramatic in multiple ways. Whether a person expects a thoughtful gift and high level romance or the HATE VALENTINES DAY, IT'S A HALLMARK HOLIDAY.. blah blah person.. Or that you are single 364 days out the year. Yet if on Valentines day you don't have a date, it's some how the worst thing ever?

If you are only affectionate or thoughtful to your spouse 3 days a year. (Valentine's…

I'm annoyed with Valentines day. It just is too dramatic for my liking. The worst part is that it's dramatic in multiple ways. Whether a person expects a thoughtful gift and high level romance or the HATE VALENTINES DAY, IT'S A HALLMARK HOLIDAY.. blah blah person.. Or that you are single 364 days out the year. Yet if on Valentines day you don't have a date, it's some how the worst thing ever?

If you are only affectionate or thoughtful to your spouse 3 days a year. (Valentine's Christmas and their birthday.) Do me a favor, take your hand and then slap it against your face. I mean I hate to tell you how to live your life, but seriously, being thoughtful doesn't even take much effort. If you still choose to only give romantic gestures on those 3 days, well, you are probably chillin' in the 50% of people who will get divorced.

Why you ask?

Because in relationships that last, you have to choose each other every day. If you choose to share your life with somebody, you should be a benefit to their life. You should make their days better. Or else, what are you even doing there? You can't be bringing down the team. Everyone's gotta come to play.

In the spirit of this LOVEFEST DAY, I figured I'd help every one out with a little Valentine's Day advice. (Cough husbands Cough).

VALENTINE'S DAY ADVICE:

BE AN ACTIVE LISTENER.

Shut your mouth for one minute. Stop thinking about what you want to say next. Just listen. Ask questions that continue the conversation on. Don't respond with only one word answers. Give feedback.

THOUGHTFULNESS doesn't always have to be expensive.

If you pay attention to times you have seen your spouse really happy, you could probably figure out something without having to break the bank. I know a dude who made his wife a mixed tape (well, on a CD) of all songs that reminded him of her for Valentine's. I love that. Who doesn't have vivid song memories about their relationship? If you don't know what to do, you can literally google "nice crap to do for my wife..."

GET A CARD.

Doesn't have to be special. Actually, make a card. The idea that CVS sells cards for like 5.99 makes me want to barf. WRITE IN THE CARD. Ladies love that shit. "Happy Valentine's Day. I don't know what I'd do with out. You are awesome sauce." IN fact, have your child MAKE THE CARD. You write, they color. They draw a picture of your family. Use their cuteness to your advantage. It would take 10 minutes of your life.

"Uhh why would I have to write her a note? She knows I love her."

Ya, but it's still really nice to hear it. It's what keeps people going. Positive reinfocement from loved ones is what makes the world go round.

Josh made me a card while all four of us were coloring on this Saturday night eve of Valentine's day. And guess what? As far as I'm concerned, he nailed it. I laughed and smiled and kinda wanted to marry him again.

AFFECTION IS POWERFUL

The power of touch from the people you love will heal your deepest wounds. Think about what hugging is? Intimacy 101. As human beings, we can literally make each other feel better by hugging each other.

Touch your her lower back as she walks through a door. Put your arm around them when you are walking in a parking lot at night. Put your hand on their thigh while your driving. It's all gold.

You need to both tell someone you love them and SHOW someone you love them. Show them for one night that they are the center of your attention. In a busy busy world of parenting, careers, and general life nonsense, you can be moving so fast that you forget to stop and access what attention you give to your partner.

This goes for anyone you love.

LAUGHING IS FUN

If you think going out for Valentine's day is a bore. PLAN SOMETHING BETTER. You should be having fun with your # 1 homie.

People need to relax with Valentine's day. Get the card. Be a gentleman. Bake some shit if that makes you happy. Wear a red sweater. Stop complaining.

Or don't do any of those things!

It's always your choice. Then your small choices, like what you do to be thoughtful to your spouse, make a ripple effect throughout the course of your life.

Do you understand?

The moral of the story is every day is a good day

to show somebody that you love them.
 Childhood Love tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-02-11:988554:BlogPost:1683774 2016-02-11T00:04:31.000Z Mindy Goins http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/MindyGoins

As adults, we realize "that kinda love" doesn't come until much later in life. Do you ever think about your first crush? Being 5 years old and being around that person or persons that made you giggle and feel…

As adults, we realize "that kinda love" doesn't come until much later in life. Do you ever think about your first crush? Being 5 years old and being around that person or persons that made you giggle and feel weird? I'm not talking about that teenage mess that makes you wanna barf or the first time you feel the real deal. I'm talking about that sweet innocence of chasing someone on the playground; or seeing them out of school and waving at them so hard you might fling your hand off of your arm.

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 Four (4) Ways to Begin a Great Day - "E" is for Eat and Exercise tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-02-06:988554:BlogPost:1682423 2016-02-06T05:09:12.000Z Katherine Baron http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/KatherineBaron
To eat and exercise right will benefit the rest of your day. Mornings begin by turning a light on. And what I do for the rest of the day can keep the light on or burn it out. Giving my morning a generous head start keeps my energy and attitude more positive for the rest of the day. I'm a morning person, but a LATE-morning person. I don't do wondrous things first thing.

After I wake up, I make a sleepy, quiet trek across the house to the kitchen to start breakfast. I stay in my sleepy…

To eat and exercise right will benefit the rest of your day. Mornings begin by turning a light on. And what I do for the rest of the day can keep the light on or burn it out. Giving my morning a generous head start keeps my energy and attitude more positive for the rest of the day. I'm a morning person, but a LATE-morning person. I don't do wondrous things first thing.

After I wake up, I make a sleepy, quiet trek across the house to the kitchen to start breakfast. I stay in my sleepy cloud for at least 45 minutes and I may not remember conversations during that time, but I love the quiet process of mornings.

In order to enjoy my mornings, I have created ways to stabilize and energize them.

First, I pull a smile out of the air to remind myself that today is going to be great, because in all honesty, it will be.

There are four more things that I do in order to create a day of solitude.

Here are Four (4) Tickets to Start a Great Day. Read about them in more detail below the image.

Sleep - It's not always possible, but a good night's sleep is an obvious day starter. Moving through your day thinking about what the day will bring instead of thinking about taking a nap is a win. Go to sleep on time, avoid caffeine later day and have a relaxing bedtime routine.

Exercise - I have a friend who goes to the gym every day at 4:00 a.m. I admire her for it, but I have embraced that it will never be for me. I prefer afternoon exercise and I like doing them at home. But when I do simple stretching in the morning, my attitude compass is set to "happy" for the rest of the day. It's a brief amount of time in the morning that I truly thrive from. Sponge Bob Square pants isn't very far off from reality. Our bodies are like sponges; porous and absorbent. We take in toxins through our skin and appetite, and it lurks in our organs. When we do things such as receive massages or do strenuous, stretching activities, the movements squish toxins out of our organs and bodies. Drinking lots of water afterwards helps wash them out of our system. Stretch, squish and flush! Find your thriving existence by finding the best time for your exercise, and do it every day. We need a day off from work, but not from blood circulation.

Eat - What I eat in the morning is what I am, so if I eat pancakes, I lie flat and feel soggy. I've made berries and baby peppers a part of my mornings for the last year or so. I must also have protein in order to have a day that doesn't include a migraine. I reserve my mornings for healthy. After that some days, anything goes, but I want my focus on healthy at the start of my day in order to equal a better day.

Eat protein - If I skip protein, I'm guaranteed to have a migraine or headache later. Think about and feel what feeds your brain. You need it functioning at top form all day, not just in the morning, but from morning until night. Walnuts, eggs, avocados or salmon are some brain foods for breakfast. Imagine what your day will be like if you combine them!

There are plenty of ways to start your day "on your mark" style besides how you eat and exercise. Think of the ways that work for you in the morning and put them into your routine. Be your own cheerleader by giving yourself the power of a positive, focused day and then light it up.

This is Letter "E" in my ABC's Blog Series #BetterChoices2016, Eat and Exercise. I am blogging once a week for 26 weeks to help you to create a life you love by the end of 2016. You can read the previous letters on my blog. Signing up for my newsletter will invite me to send them directly to your email, as well as shower you with other news, free printables and book excerpts. http://www.backtobeingawoman.com

Catch up on Letters A, B, C and D here!
 Create a LOVE NEST at Home in Time for Valentine's Day! tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-02-04:988554:BlogPost:1681689 2016-02-04T18:25:43.000Z Terina Nicole McKinney http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/TerinaNicole

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 Mommy, You Look Disgusting And I'm Sorry About That tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-02-03:988554:BlogPost:1680937 2016-02-03T15:00:00.000Z Shelby Spear http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/ShelbySpear

Jesus said we should become as little children in order to be admitted into his Kingdom.[1] Do you think his directive included a free pass for unbridled expression regardless of our age? Can you imagine if, as adults, we could speak out exactly how we feel unhindered by…

Jesus said we should become as little children in order to be admitted into his Kingdom.[1] Do you think his directive included a free pass for unbridled expression regardless of our age? Can you imagine if, as adults, we could speak out exactly how we feel unhindered by boundaries or consequences? Oh boy, can I think of several people and situations I'd like to give a piece of my transparent mind. The anticipation is already unleashing giddiness inside me; precisely the point of acting like a child. Jesus, you are sooo smart.

When my daughter was six years old, she told me I looked disgusting. The interesting thing about her delivery, however, resided in the aftermath. She landed the punch but then followed the slam with a generous ice pack of remorse, "and I'm sorry about that." In the poker game of life her approach models the playing of a hand which says I see your flaw and I'll raise you an apology for, uh, pointing it out.

Maybe instant contrition is a game changer for us moms. I can think of several zingers I swallowed back down in relation to parenting. Look how different the jabs come across with the compunction conjunction:

"Kahrin, your diaper reeks and honestly I don't feel like changing the nastiness. And I'm sorry about that."

"Johnny, I know you are hungry but to tell you the truth I'm burned out from cooking, therefore I'm not making you anything to eat right now. And I'm sorry about that."

"Kyle, reading you the same book for an eighth time in the last hour sounds interesting, but I have to say no because doing so might result in premature baldness for mommy. And I'm sorry about that."

The love of a child runs true and deep; no strings attached - much like a dog who remains your loyal companion regardless of how often you take him for a walk or how unfair you are in yelling at him because you are mad at your husband. Kids also assume the same parental love greets them on the other side. My daughter's insult rolled off her tongue without second thought because kids feel inherently safe being themselves around those who nurture, love, and protect them. A child's psyche has not yet been tarnished by the culture shock of humanity's unforgiving harshness. But, in my daughters case, her intrepidness was immediately coupled with compassion; a combination foreshadowing a divine principle – Christ's free gift of grace and mercy.[2]

Jesus doesn't need to say, "and I'm sorry about that" after shining a mirror on our weaknesses and failures. He raises the bar a notch by telling us, "I'll love you anyway"[3]; grace and mercy.

Think of the ways His agape love shines forth in our lives:

"Shelby, I see the way you deny me by ignoring opportunities to share the Gospel; I'll love you anyway."

"Shelby, I noticed you started your day with both feet on the floor rushing headlong into your schedule completely unaware of my presence, I'll love you anyway."

"Shelby, I blessed you by answering your prayer for your children's safety and you didn't take the time to thank me; I'll love you anyway."

Christ's promise to love us anyway equates to mercy, but you may be asking yourself where the grace part of the lesson fits in. God floodlighting our sins, feeble faith, and egregious shortcomings sure doesn't sound like amazing grace. Neither does your sassy six-year-old expressing her disdain for your appearance. Both sound offensive and poke our pride even if one is pious in nature and the other imbued with innocence. But if we look at why God points out our faults, the same reason we discipline our children – pure love and concern for their well-being - perhaps our hearts will be better able to receive the judgment. And then we can raise the bar another notch and say, "Thank you, Lord, for making me aware of where I am coming up short in loving you and others"; grace and mercy.

I've been writing in journals since my children were born as a way to express my feelings and emotions as both wife and mother along with keeping record of my children's colorful comments and actions. As I sit here crisscross applesauce in my empty nest turning the priceless pages of history, I am amazed at the pearls of wisdom spoken from the mouths of my babes. God knew what He was doing by prompting me to ink the memories. God always knows what He is doing and often we do not. But the glory resides in knowing He loves us anyway. And although, at least for now, our Lord really isn't giving us middle-aged folks a free pass for dishing out barbs dipsticked in brutal honesty whenever we see fit, I know the day is coming. Pretty sure the threshold occurs somewhere around seventy when, as sweet old white hairs, we can say what comes to mind with the only consequence being a few sheepish smirks at our political incorrectness. The same smiles typically give way to an unconditional, accepting statement along the lines of, "How cute that old lady is. She says whatever she wants, but I guess she's earned it." Ya think?

When and if the time comes and you are the recipient of my brazen veracity, well…

I'm sorry about that. Jesus loves me anyway!

In Christ's Grace & Mercy,

[1] Matthew 18:3

[2] Ephesians 2:8

[3] Romans 8:35

Connecting Heart to Heart in the Beautiful Kaleidoscope of Motherhood

 Listen, Connect, and then Post tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-01-28:988554:BlogPost:1679497 2016-01-28T20:29:34.000Z Michelle http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/Michelle481
 Last weekend's blizzard was a time of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and self-reflection. Social media provides us with beautiful pictures, exercise demonstrations, inspirational sayings to motivate us to get our sweat on in our baddest, beast mode each and every day.

This weekend I enjoyed posting away while…

Last weekend's blizzard was a time of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and self-reflection. Social media provides us with beautiful pictures, exercise demonstrations, inspirational sayings to motivate us to get our sweat on in our baddest, beast mode each and every day.

This weekend I enjoyed posting away while the snow was falling, blocking me from the outside world. Then, self-reflection hit me. I stopped to question if I was silencing instead of reaching. What if all of these motivational pictures and posts are glanced at and swept away into the cyber sea of a Motivational Wasteland? Posting does not necessarily mean Connecting. I decided to ask the Fabulous and Fit Mamas their thoughts on motivation. Here are some of their beautiful and honest responses:

My Post 1: (Evening)

Hi Ladies. I have a question for you. What motivates you to exercise?

I got 1 like and 1 comment. More than half of the group saw it.

My Post 2: (The following morning)

Good Morning! Most of the kids are back in school today, delayed but back. I know it's tough this time of year. I am drinking coffee with a side of puffy eyes . . .Last night I asked what motivates you. It is OK to type NOTHING. It is OK to type Exercise SUCKS! It is OK to type I workout for WINE. How about this: I Don't Know. We have to start talking so we can meet our goals. I am tired of reading lose 10 pounds in 2 minutes. How about you? Let's get real. Please do not "like" this. Give me an answer. I dare you.

(Followed by emoticons of smiley faces, flexing arm, coffee, and wine).

Response 1: I workout because it's a good excuse to have time to myself. Do I like working out? Sometimes. It's better with friends, that's for sure! I workout for wine too!

Response 2: That's why I say it's a lifestyle. I do my fitness with blinders on. It won't happen on its own. You have to want it and you have to be willing to put in the work. To make the time, not Excuses. It's not easy but those 10 come off when you put in the work.

Response 3: I love being a mom more than anything in the world but sometimes I just want to take care of myself. I hope that doesn't come off as selfish. As a mom and a teacher, I'm always taking care of little ones. It's rewarding, but exhausting. A run outside or an hour kickboxing session helps me focus on me.

Response 4: Um, don't shoot me, but I work out because I like it. It relieves stress, I sleep better, I feel healthy and it's my "me time". Of course, it's even better with friends

Response 5: Ok honesty time: sometimes I see all these posts and I feel like a lazy, fat, do nothing. I get discouraged. I don't work out. I don't have time to get to a gym and I'm sorry but I hate running. So I've really done some introspection. (I try to make myself feel better.) I am very active on a regular basis: I teach 4 year olds. I never sit, I'm always moving, bending, dancing, etc with them. I'm always running around, up and down stairs – it's crazy exhausting.

All day, 5 days a week. I come home, already worn out, to 3 kids with no husband at home during the week. Between hw, dinner, and getting in and out of the car to drive them to and from, I can't imagine doing an actual workout every day. By the time I do schoolwork and housework, I'm in bed no earlier than 12:30 am. With all of this, I tend to think I don't need to do more. And I certainly think I can't do more.

So why do I stay in this group? Well, where do I begin? Sometimes, the posts can discourage me because I feel defeated, yes that's true. But every time – every single time – I think, "Wow, these women are amazing. And inspiring. And I hope they let me stay in this group." And I will add that I had an awesome time at the diva dash (which I almost bailed out of), and loved meeting everyone, especially those that walked with and waited for me.

So I have some work to do: I have to get my act together and put something more structured into my everyday routine, and not make excuses. Everyone is busy, everyone has personal obstacles, yet here you all are doing all of these amazing things. I may not have much to contribute to this group, but I am so grateful for this group and for all of you. Keep going, you're all awesome, and thank you for all that you do for me. You don't know it, but you do!

Response 6: This is way harder to answer than I would have imagined. A lot of times my motivation comes from just getting into Nature because it is very spiritual and therapeutic for me. I also was born with a weird quality that makes me love pushing myself beyond my comfort zone. Not sure why but I think it has served me well in many aspects of my life. Going to the gym or even being a part of this group also serves a social purpose for me since I only moved here a few months ago and don't know many people and I'm also at a stage in life with young children where I don't get out much. Physically, my body doesn't work very well without exercise so I use it to help with my bloating, low energy levels etc. I'm not going to lie, having a post baby perpetually 5 months pregnant looking body motivates me to try to loose some of the fat. There is so much more that I could say but I guess the short answer is Everything about it motivates me….and I enjoy every post that I read on here and the Moms running group from all the amazingly inspiring women in this area!!

Response 7: I hate exercise. I can think of a million and 1 things I would rather do. I go in fits and spurts, but I've just never been a consistent exerciser. As I get older I feel I need it more and more. SO even though I haven't been to an exercise class since November, I keep reading all your posts and think OK I can do this. Tomorrow. sigh. I did do some jumping jacks today….baby steps???

Response 8: Right now I'm motivated to lose this baby weight that I have been holding onto for 8 months. I want to feel good when I look in the mirror.

These are the women I role with. These women are speaking not only for themselves, but for so many of us. Motivation comes from our past, present, future, and the unknown. Nothing is superficial about exercise.

A stressed, busy mama is not going to exercise because a motivational saying told her to. My fear is that the wealth of visual information is silencing many because they do not see themselves in that "ideal" picture of health, or beast mode. But, keep on talking, fabulous and fit mamas. It's time to listen, connect, and then post. I promise to do to a better job of that. Thank you for your honesty. Please keep posting your thoughts on our page.

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 Having a Second Child: the amazing multiplication of love tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-01-14:988554:BlogPost:1675687 2016-01-14T15:12:09.000Z Kishona Lape http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/KishonaLape

I stepped over several books, a Hot Wheels car, and a toy horse to get him there, but I gently laid my snuggly little sleeping boy into his bed and settled the blanket over him. He didn't even notice, although he did roll over and cuddle down into his pillow a bit more in his…

I stepped over several books, a Hot Wheels car, and a toy horse to get him there, but I gently laid my snuggly little sleeping boy into his bed and settled the blanket over him. He didn't even notice, although he did roll over and cuddle down into his pillow a bit more in his sleep.

Josiah will be three in March, but he still seems so little. Funny, because when I was pregnant with this little guy, his older brother was about this age, although at times Elijah seemed older.

As our second child, Josiah has been our lesson in realizing the multiplication of love. Read more...
 hello 2016 tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2016-01-04:988554:BlogPost:1672874 2016-01-04T18:00:00.000Z Ericka http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/Ericka399
this year we need to be more gentle to ourselves.

make time for ourselves.

do you!

hello 2016

this year we need to be more gentle to ourselves.

make time for ourselves.

do you!

hello 2016
 Flash Giveaway with a Twist! tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-12-17:988554:BlogPost:1669384 2015-12-17T15:58:55.000Z Kat Tom http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/KatTom
It has been forever since I have done a flash giveaway. Why a flash giveaway? Because I am overcome with so much gratitude, I need to share the love. Why? Well, this morning I lost my temper with my little Grinch (it is Spirit Week at my kiddos' school and today is Grinch day in his classroom) because in all his excitement he managed to get green face paint all over his coat, shirt, my bathroom towels, etc. (Yes babe, if you are readying this it was a horrible idea,…

It has been forever since I have done a flash giveaway. Why a flash giveaway? Because I am overcome with so much gratitude, I need to share the love. Why? Well, this morning I lost my temper with my little Grinch (it is Spirit Week at my kiddos' school and today is Grinch day in his classroom) because in all his excitement he managed to get green face paint all over his coat, shirt, my bathroom towels, etc. (Yes babe, if you are readying this it was a horrible idea, you were right, I was wrong.) A second after my rant I felt horrible. I shouldn't have yelled. I should have been kinder and more compassionate. Sure, I could have made excuses, I hadn't had my coffee, I was exhausted, etc. but those are just that, excuses! I had to own up to my mistake, apologize, and ask forgiveness. He is such an amazing kid, he forgave me right away and acted as if it had never happened, he didn't punish me with the silent treatment or any other adolescent display of protest. This got me thinking of the million, possibly billion, times I have been in the wrong and how fortunate and blessed I am to have such amazing people in my life who forgive, love, and continue to show their compassion toward me.

Today thank someone who forgave you, forgiveness isn't easily, and sometimes we take those for granted who forgive so freely. Likewise, are you holding a grudge or withholding forgiveness to someone? Forgiveness is hard; it means you have to expose that wound again, allow yourself to become vulnerable.

Flash Giveaway!

This is your opportunity to thank and/or forgive that special person in your life. Simply comment below, you can go into as much depth as you wish, you can be general, or feel free to make it personal and then share this post on that person's FB page. Everyone who comments is entered. Winner will be randomly selected this evening @ 11pm!!

What are you entering to win? It is a surprise! Hint: Lunch Date (fyi, monetary value is less than $20)

 What To Expect When You're Expecting Something Completely Different tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-11-28:988554:BlogPost:1663754 2015-11-28T02:28:24.000Z McKenzie Austin http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/McKenzieAustin

When I found out I was having a boy, I cried. Not beautiful, happy tears, no. I cried ugly, horrendous tears of mourning. I cried because I was not having a girl. That's right: my baby hadn't even left my uterus, and I was already the worst mother in the world.

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When I found out I was having a boy, I cried. Not beautiful, happy tears, no. I cried ugly, horrendous tears of mourning. I cried because I was not having a girl. That's right: my baby hadn't even left my uterus, and I was already the worst mother in the world.

Before you can comment on what a hideous monster I was in that moment, I want you to know this: I agree with you. I was a monster. When I think back about the ungrateful person who walked out of that sonogram room, I want to punch her square in the eyeball, shake my head in disgust, and spit on her selfish, selfish face. Then maybe kick her once more while she's down, you know, for posterity.

The truth is, I tried for a girl. All the crazy, superstitious things we could possibly do, we did it. My poor husband probably thought I was slowly collapsing into a demented state of being, but he went along with it like a trooper. I had dreams of tea parties and playing dress up and having the same amazing bond with my daughter that I have with my mother... and most of all, a mother/daughter matching dress photoshoot to commemorate our bond. (Damn Pinterest, vile temptress, with its adorable heap of cutesy ideas floating around-- I couldn't get it out of my head after I saw that idea).

I spent a lot of hours googling how often sonograms were incorrect, in the hopes that they were wrong. Each post click brought me closer and closer to feelings of intense regret and shame-- after all, I knew women who couldn't even get pregnant, who would be over the moon with a baby regardless of his or her gender-- I knew women who have suffered the heinous, soul-crushing defeat that is miscarriage, who would have given anything for their baby, no matter what dangled between his or her legs.

I felt sick. Sick over what I was feeling, for so, so many reasons. It took me about a month before I regained my sanity and realized I was the biggest fucking idiot on the planet for not being thrilled. I consider myself a pretty progressive person-- so why it took me a month to realize that I could still have tea parties and play dress up with my son is beyond me.

And most of all, we could still dress up alike, and do a matching photoshoot together. So we did. As it turns out, his having a penis did not magically prevent this thing from coming to fruition.

That month that I spent on Google, however, searching for all the stories of incorrect sonograms, I came to realize something: gender disappointment is a real, serious issue with a lot of women. I saw so many stories out there about confused mothers who felt vile and disgraceful for not being as happy as they thought they should be. For all those I read about, I'm sure a lot more were ashamed to even discuss it, knowing how flagrant the whole situation is.

They can't talk about it because they fear the repercussions. A lot of other women lash out at them. ("How dare you not be excited with your blessing?! You're so terrible to feel the way you do!") I guess I just have two things to say on the subject... one to each group of people, on each side of the spectrum.

To those who do not understand the reality of gender disappointment:

They already feel terrible without you telling them they should feel terrible. I guran-damn-tee it. You telling them they should feel terrible is like telling a blue cup it should feel blue. It should. It does. It's blue. You know, assuming cups are sentient beings with feelings.

You're right, though. They should feel lucky. They should feel enthralled and amazed and astounded at the individual they are making, regardless of sex. And they will... it may take a little time, but they absolutely, positively will.

To those who are experiencing gender disappointment:

You created two separate beings. You created the baby you're carrying, and you created the idea of a baby you could have carried. Now, I don't have a college degree in brain chemistry or anything, but I know how real that imagined baby feels/felt. The daughter that I never had, she would've been really stellar-- I don't doubt it. I miss her. I miss what she could have been. She was real to me, just as the idea of your baby is/was real to you.

But the beautiful thing about it all is that's all she was: an idea. A dream. That's all any of our children are. Fantasies and imaginings of who they will be. Your child can be anything if you let them... regardless of sex. Regardless of anything, really.

It may be while your baby is still in utero, or it may not be until you get to hold him or her in your arms... but at one point, you're going to be hit with the most powerful, earth-shattering epiphany that you've ever experienced. The amount of love you'll have for your child will be so painfully immense, you will fear your heart may crush under the weight of it at any moment.

You will see life through their eyes as this beautiful, untainted filter that makes you want to rid their world of all its monsters and demons, and replace them with good and better things. I know you feel horrendous right now, but believe it or not, you will become one of those good and better things. The best thing. And you won't even realize you're doing it, because when you do something in the best interest of your child, it'll flow through you instinctively.

I finally got my mother/child photoshoot. A huge, overwhelming, gracious thank you to Jason Schroeder for the fantastic images. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm late for a tea party with my son.

 Book Shelves tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-11-16:988554:BlogPost:1660039 2015-11-16T22:00:00.000Z Dea Lenihan http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/DeaLenihan
See my shelves HERE

See my shelves HERE

 For the Love of Being A Mom tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-10-27:988554:BlogPost:1653022 2015-10-27T01:21:10.000Z Ashley Moore http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/AshleyMoore847
A lot of mom posts and my posts as well.. are normally about how crazy mom life can be.

Because that is the truth, being a mom is hard.

But it is also great. I wanted to take this post with a different spin today.

I would like to tell you all the reasons why I love being a mom and all the great things it comes with.

Let's take a break from all the craziness today.

First off- a lot of you may know because I've…

A lot of mom posts and my posts as well.. are normally about how crazy mom life can be.

Because that is the truth, being a mom is hard.

But it is also great. I wanted to take this post with a different spin today.

I would like to tell you all the reasons why I love being a mom and all the great things it comes with.

Let's take a break from all the craziness today.

First off- a lot of you may know because I've mentioned it before, I did not want kids.

I didn't even want to be anyones wife. I never had dreams of my dream wedding, the perfect guy, or family life. My dreams where of partying while backpacking across Europe.

I'll still backpack one day, though. And I'll be with my awesome little family instead of binge drinking or smoking by myself haha.

Anyway, I didn't have those type of dreams, but that is what I have in real life.

I met an absolutely wonderful man and we have an absolutely wonderful, growing family.

And then one day I woke up with a horrible fever or as we know it baby fever. *insert giggles here*

So, while in Greece we made a plan on when to start trying for a baby in a couple of months. Then about a week after we were home we found out I was actually already 5-6 weeks pregnant.

Now looking back maybe my body was telling me "Hey, girl... you're pregnant! You won't know for another month so I'm just going to do a little mind inception of you wanting a baby." Obviously in Tom Hardy's voice because he was the star in that movie, right?

Anyway..

I remember being very calm about becoming a mom. I was a little worried about having post partum depression because I have really crazy anxiety, but that was it. It didn't hit me how my life would change until she got here.

This picture cracks me up every time I see it. My face says "Oh crap.. are we parents now?" and "Help me" but I promise I was just crying and I really just wanted to hold her. Which I wouldn't be able to do for another 3 hours.

Fast forward to over a year later. Our daughter is a year old ( can some one explain to me why everyone wants to say the exact month after a year? I can't do it. I have to think ) and we have another little guy on the way ( And yes, he was planned. And yes, we do know how babies are made. ) And I just love being a mom.

It has been filled with so many learning experiences, so much laughter, so much tears, and so much sleepless nights. I wouldn't trade my life for the world.

 Sleepy dad gets some cuddles after a long day of work and school!

 I promise you. One day you will be going through old pictures and this thought will cross your mind "Wow, did we really think our baby was cute back then?" Yes, you did. It is called parent goggles, friends. They are real and they are powerful! Hahaha

Some of my favorite experiences have been-

No longer being grossed out by bodily functions. - When my brother was born and I was 18 years old I would almost throw up every time he spit up on me. Even then I said "I wasn't cut out for being a mom because I'd be sick all the time" haha. Now I'm like "Is this poop or food?" *sniffs*

There was also a time we had to take her to the ER just a couple of days after we brought her home (she was dehydrated from her whole jaundice fiasco) and as soon as she got enough liquids in her.. she pooped absolutely everywhere. And no matter how fast we tried to clean it more just kept coming. I laughed so hard I needed a wheel chair to get out of there.

**I had a c-section. Laughing and c-sections do not mix.

 The love they show you.

You child has no idea how bad you are feeling about yourself sometimes. How if you are wondering if you are doing everything you can for them. They show you the most unconditional love and you can see it in their eyes. To know that even if you do something stupid or if you messed up that day and they will STILL look at you like that- it is magical. And it's something I deeply cherish.

 This is blurry, but that look she gave me melts my heart!

This girl loves when she gets to see her dad!

Watching them grow.

I find nothing more amazing than watching Brynlee grow. Even week by week she is learning something new and it is the coolest thing in the world. Also, how their personality forms. It is the coolest thing to watch them be their own person!

We have a little weirdo for a child. We love it!

Being in charge.

Lets be honest. It is just really cool to be the boss of someone haha.

Currently waiting the day when I can say "Because I said so!"

I will say it and then I will give myself a mental high five.

How they change you.

My husband has made me into a better person and I give him a lot of the credit for my crazy change over the years. But this girl has changed me in ways I didn't know was possible. When you have a child you look for ways to consistently make yourself a better person, how to teach them to be a good person, and how to make the world a little better for them. Very eye opening.

The good days.

Once your little ones reach a period where melt downs and tantrums are a thing you really, really appreciate the days that are good. I enjoy all of our days, but mostly the ones filled with baby giggles and smiles.

No one cares how I look!

Is she wearing the same clothes from yesterday? Did she wash her hair?

WHO KNOWS?! WHO CARES?! She's a mom!

How they need you.

I don't think anything is as heart warming than a little human that truly needs you. From something little to changing their diaper to big things like comforting them after a night terror or bad dream. I'll be honest, some days when she's crying and needy the thought ugh, what is it that you need now is all I think, but after the day has ended I remember ( for the most part) that is my biggest job. Helping her no matter what

I have loved being a mom from the very beginning. Knowing some moms have trouble with that, I do find myself very blessed to have had such an easy transition into becoming a mom. Not to say our days were never crazy and stressful because they were. But it was strange- it was like being a mom is something I was always meant to do.

Our lives have been changed in ways I couldn't explain unless you have a baby yourself. And it is a forever change. So don't let all these mom blogs stress you out if you are expecting. Yes, it is crazy hard and there will be days when you think you aren't cut out for the job. But I promise you with my whole heart and soul, there is truly NOTHING like being a mom and it is the best thing in the world.
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The generation gap that exists between parents and children often leads to bitter arguments and fights. Parents don't often understand the mindset of their children and vice versa. It is important that you show your kids how much you adore and love them (unconditionally) every now and then. Parenting is not an easy job when children want freedom to do whatever, and parents want to keep them safe.

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The generation gap that exists between parents and children often leads to bitter arguments and fights. Parents don't often understand the mindset of their children and vice versa. It is important that you show your kids how much you adore and love them (unconditionally) every now and then. Parenting is not an easy job when children want freedom to do whatever, and parents want to keep them safe.

Children are extremely emotional and sensitive. According to reports, a large number of children in the United States feel neglected, and such children often turn out to have issues in their growing up years. A study concluded that kids that feel neglected by their fathers are often bullies in the making. Facts like these highlight why it is important to connect with your children and let them know you love them.

It is important that it is not only the mother's or father's job. Children need and demand attention from both parents. It is to be a joint effort.

Following are some of the simple ideas that parents can carry out to show their children that they are loved.

Understand the child's point of view: Children think differently than adults. They do not understand the workings of the parents' controlling nature to keep them safe. If you put unnecessary restrictions on them, they are likely to feel betrayed and angry. Gone are the days when authoritative style of parenting was the key. Parents today need to be more considerate and be willing to listen and understand what their children have to say.

Appreciate your kid in front of people: Appreciation is the best tool to show your children that they are cherished. Discussing negative attributes of your kid with other people makes your kid feel unworthy and inferior. Thus, parents need to praise their kids and build up their confidence, not destroy it.

Show affection even when trying to discipline: Disciplining is a necessary part of parenting. However, there is no need to be unreasonably rude and taking a physical action when trying to instill discipline. Instead, if you take an affectionate approach while trying to discipline your kid, he or she is less likely to be resentful of the punishment he or she eventually gets for bad conduct. The good parent-bad parent trick seems to work, but a balance is always needed.

Never go to bed while angry with your kid: Even when you are angry with your kid, it is important for you to realize that it is not good to stretch the feud between you and your child to the next day. It will only strengthen your kid's resolve to become stubborn. So it is in your and your kid's best interests that you forgive them before the end of the day. This strategy is more likely to pacify them and make them realize their mistake. Also, talk to them about it so that they know you care and love for them. However, it should not come across as 'you can do whatever you want to do, and you'll be forgiven' agenda. You need to highlight their mistake showing what negative impacts it has on their life. This approach is suggested by most experts instead of simply telling them not to do something.

Never laugh at your child's dreams: No matter how outrageous or bizarre your kid's dreams are, you should never look down or laugh at them. In fact, you should encourage them and make them feel that it is possible to reach their dreams. Laughing at your child dreams limits them psychologically and makes them have low self-esteem.

Take out time from work to go to the school functions: We understand that parents are working relentlessly at their jobs to secure their children's future but kids don't get that. They seem to overthink the absence of their dads or moms from important school functions and consider themselves unloved by their parents. So parents, we strongly advise you to attend the debate competitions or the football games your children participate in and show them they are a top priority in your lives.

Listen to the problems they are facing in school: Ask your kids regarding school, their studies and friends. It gets them to share any problems they are facing. Maybe they are getting bullied at lunch hour or maybe they are facing trouble with math. Listening and then solving their problems make your little ones appreciate you more.

Take them out for Disney movies: Parents generally do not like watching silly and childish movies with their kids. They prefer to make them watch themselves while catching up on their own activities. It is important that parents watch these movies and share their kid's delight over the movie. You can watch a movie to start a tough conversation with your children or even use the experience to teach them about life.

Invite their friends over: Inviting your child's friends over at your place and making them snacks while they play basketball in the backyard or gossip, makes your kid feel loved. It shows that you care about his or her social life.

Smile at them every opportunity you get: Wake up your kids bestowing them with a kiss and then see them off to school with a smile. Smile again when they get back from school and then again when you help them do their homework. All in all, give them a smile every chance you get. It is a simple yet special way to show them that they are loved.

Leave them post-it notes before heading to work: If you are heading early for your work and do not get the chance to greet them because they are sleeping, then simply leave them with post-it notes with a morning greeting and an 'I love you'. Trust me; this will make your kid's morning very happy and bright.

Try answering your kids call always: The best way to make your kid feel loved and cherished is by making them your top priority. This entails that you always answer their calls and be there whenever they need you. Also, remember and plan for their special days, such as birthdays etc.

These simple and basic acts of love mentioned above are going to make your kids realize that you love them, which, in turn, helps boost their personality and impart them with confidence. This will eventually make the parents themselves feel good.

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Growing up my mother, sister and I were true moviegoers. Every Saturday, we were at the movies and to this day I watch a lot of movies, but not at the theaters as much. Well, I go to the movies, but it's generally to watch a kids flick. You know how it goes, you have kids and things change. Thankfully, there is the Library(my #1 source), pay per view, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV and so many other outlets that make movies available quickly.

One of my favorite movies is …

Growing up my mother, sister and I were true moviegoers. Every Saturday, we were at the movies and to this day I watch a lot of movies, but not at the theaters as much. Well, I go to the movies, but it's generally to watch a kids flick. You know how it goes, you have kids and things change. Thankfully, there is the Library(my #1 source), pay per view, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV and so many other outlets that make movies available quickly.

One of my favorite movies is "The Bridges of Madison County." A true love story and one that truly reveals why some of us live and sacrifice for others. The characters Francesca, played by Meryl Streep and Robert, played by Clint Eastwood are soul mates that have found one another. As the movie progresses, you are brought into Francesca's struggle of whether she should stay or go. She stays. Often it's not that we don't deserve to be happy we choose to love the one we are with, especially when children are apart of the equation. My favorite line from the movie is, "this kind of certainty comes but once in a lifetime…" Ohhh, just makes me melt. At the end of the movie, they have both passed away and I love that Francescas' last request was for her ashes to be spread into the water by the bridge where Robert & her met. I choose to believe they found their way back to one another and spent eternity together. :-)Beautiful ending.

I have many more movies I love like, The Notebook, Up(yes, kids movie, but I love a good love story), Overboard, Seems Like Old Times, The Outsiders, and so many more….

Ok, so you know my favorite(s), let's hear what movie you love and why?

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Almost every time I visit the beach I stop at Target on the way off the highway. I can see the sign from the exit ramp, and even if I really don't need anything the sign reminds me it is there, so I go.

I go for a few reasons, the first one being snacks.

Things do not stay fresh at the beach for a long time. Yes, I have plastic bags and Lock n Lock boxes, but never enough. My intentions are to find a snack after my long…

Almost every time I visit the beach I stop at Target on the way off the highway. I can see the sign from the exit ramp, and even if I really don't need anything the sign reminds me it is there, so I go.

I go for a few reasons, the first one being snacks.

Things do not stay fresh at the beach for a long time. Yes, I have plastic bags and Lock n Lock boxes, but never enough. My intentions are to find a snack after my long journey. (It's not actually that long but anybody can go for a snack after an hour and a half ride).

Then I walk through the front door. Starbucks on the right of me, cute dresses on the left.

Of course I end up buying a latte, iced tea, or once in a blue moon a Frapuccino--and the caffeine kicks in. They are so smart, location is everything. Get STARBUCKS $20 GIVEAWAY Here

My synapses firing faster and clearer, I have the energy to not only find the snack aisle, but to try on a few pair of stretchy jeans and really cute tops.

A few turns into a dozen and I can't carry them all while drinking my Frap, so I get a cart.

I find waaaay too many things I like, but since they are so reasonably priced I can buy them. Included in my haul was this adorable shirt that I had to try on two sizes too big because my size was gone. It was the cutest of the bunch and the larger size somehow made it look chic, IMHO. See shirt HERE

Strolling into undergarments, I immediately spot my favorite underwear. Now in grey and purple, a few of those go in the cart too.

I also found a Bali bra that is 100% comfortable, shapes without wire (no easy task for me), and comes in easy sizes like S, M, L, and XL. See bra HERE

End of summer and a sale on flip-flops. In the cart.

 Ah! Back to school stuff. My son goes back to college and I'm sure he'll need a binder and spiral ring notebook. I also find a notebook cover for me--too cute pass. And notebooks for me in colors and patterns. In the cart. BUY notebooks from Target HERE:

Made it to the snacks. I beeline right to the drinks, because Target is one of the only places I have been able to find La Croix seltzer.

Although my fave is coconut (divine), it comes in other amazing flavors too, passionfruit and peach/pear. I get some pineapple juice too and start to dream of the delicious lo-cal non-alcoholic pina colada I make mixing it with the coconut seltzer. Coconut deliciouness HERE

Target also sells a brand called Archer and I love the chocolate chip cookies.

I think I'm done.

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 Just Hang On. tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-09-08:988554:BlogPost:1640010 2015-09-08T19:19:34.000Z Kelly Repiscak http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/KellyRepiscak
It's safe to say that becoming a parent changes things; specifically a marriage. Nine years together, four years married, and two kids later. We argue more than we should, about things that we shouldn't. We go to bed angry at times. A whole day can pass without kissing or hugging. And somehow, we don't have a real conversation for days. But, in the midst of the overflowing laundry, the oatmeal stained faces, the abundance of toys, and the daily tantrums--I still see you & I need you to…

It's safe to say that becoming a parent changes things; specifically a marriage. Nine years together, four years married, and two kids later. We argue more than we should, about things that we shouldn't. We go to bed angry at times. A whole day can pass without kissing or hugging. And somehow, we don't have a real conversation for days. But, in the midst of the overflowing laundry, the oatmeal stained faces, the abundance of toys, and the daily tantrums--I still see you & I need you to hang on.

Hang on through the all-nighters, the teething, the runny noses & fevers. Hang on through the newborn stages, the terrible 2's, the teenage years. Through all the school years--from that very first day of kindergarten to the very last day of college. Hang on through those inevitable teenage breakups, the first dances, the good news, the bad news, and everything in between. Hang on while you walk our daughter down the aisle, and teach our son how to be a good man.

This stage of life is a wonderfully, exhausting season, and this is exactly what I envisioned with you. We have two little bosses whose daily demands and needs often pull us in opposite directions. There are days that never seem to end, and some that are way too short. The times we do get out on a date, which are few and far between, our conversation almost always circles back to our kids. And that's ok! Why wouldn't we talk about them every chance we got? They are amazing and crazy and most importantly, they are ours! At this moment, we are in what I like to call the trenches of parenthood. They need us. Every step of the way. We love them. They are the focus, they are the center, they are two huge pieces of our heart running around. So sometimes at the end of a long day, we may find ourselves on the same couch, doing totally different things. Me, trying to beat a seemingly impossible Candy Crush level: You, clashing some clans. And although at times we may be sitting in silence, while some boring show plays in the background, in that moment, I know it's ok. It's not that we don't care. Because we do. A whole lot! It's because we do that we can allow each other to unwind in our own way at the end of the night with no hard feelings. This is because we both understand that right now, quiet time is time well spent--and that's ok.

It's ok because I love you, and you love me. Through all the demands and chaos, we'll continue to enjoy this wild ride, some days separately, but always together. It's gonna be ok because once the dust settles, and the kids are grown, we will be here --still hanging on.

 The Rewards of Parenting. tag:www.mombloggersclub.com,2015-08-31:988554:BlogPost:1640314 2015-08-31T19:00:00.000Z Kelly Repiscak http://www.mombloggersclub.com/profile/KellyRepiscak
Ever since March 30, 2013 at 12:56pm, our world completely changed. Ella, our first child, had entered the world and has been our little firecracker ever since. I remember having such a hard time in those first few weeks home from the hospital. One of the recurring questions in my mind, and often whispered out loud to myself was, "what the hell did I get myself into, how am I gonna do this??" I thought I was prepared. I truly believed that besides the typical sleepless nights that came with…

Ever since March 30, 2013 at 12:56pm, our world completely changed. Ella, our first child, had entered the world and has been our little firecracker ever since. I remember having such a hard time in those first few weeks home from the hospital. One of the recurring questions in my mind, and often whispered out loud to myself was, "what the hell did I get myself into, how am I gonna do this??" I thought I was prepared. I truly believed that besides the typical sleepless nights that came with a newborn, everything else would be a piece of cake-at least that's what those parenting books made it seem like.

Ella didn't sleep more than a 4 hour stretch until she was about 10.5 months old, and didn't take too kindly to naps. I was basically a mommy zombie-a mombie. There wasn't enough coffee in Cuba to satisfy my caffeine needs at this point. 'Oh please don't let the sun go down for the witching hour is upon us'--honest to God, I've never been more terrified of a sunset in my life. In our household, 7pm was appropriately named, the 'witching hour'. Ella, my sweet little baby, transformed into a screaming, inconsolable mess for hours on end--meaning I became a screaming, inconsolable mess. Looking back, those nights were a bit of a blur. I vaguely remember screaming at my husband at 3 am, probably because he didn't hang the towel up after a shower the day before, and 3am seemed like the perfect time: we were up anyways and who else was there to yell at! I remember walking the living room for hours on end, wearing out the carpet, praying Ella would fall asleep before sunrise. And of course, there were those moments of me locking myself in the bathroom at 4am, crying, because I was just.so.tired--I became pretty good at that one. But, we got through it--4 hours at a time--nonetheless, we got through it. This went on for many months, eventually ending, allowing all of us to embrace sanity again--or what was left of it. Ella's first year of life was hard, but it was so rewarding. Being able to witness all of her precious firsts; smiles, teeth, belly laughs, crawling, those wobbly first steps of freedom.

Year two has definitely been flying by, and everyday that passes, she never fails to amaze me. I look at her and cannot believe how much she has grown up, even taking on the role of a proud big sister! All the stuff she knows; the already massive vocabulary, putting sentences together, counting, drawing, potty training like a pro, bossing her new brother around. Her amazing ability to sift through a whole sentence that she may have overheard me or her dad (mostly him) say, and is able to repeat back that one curse word (again, her dad said it) that slipped out--genius! [note to readers: I don't condone or encourage said toddler to use curse words. She is just smart enough to wait for them to come out and uses them for her own entertainment.]

I often catch myself just staring and smiling at her. Seeing who she has become, wondering who she will be. Her already constant need to entertain anyone that walks into the room is quite hilarious. Laughing herself into a coughing fit, her lack of patience for things, and outright stubbornness are all things I love so much. For someone so petite, she makes up for with a huge personality. I'm amazed and so grateful that I get to be her mom. Sure, she gave us a run for our money in those first few months, and let's be honest, she still does. And since she reminds me so much of myself, she always will be a button pusher.

Despite all the hard days, the long days, and even the greatest of days, there's something important I learned in being a first time mom to Ella. I never understood when everyone would say how rewarding having children can and will be. Thinking to myself, "yeah Ok, I won't sleep for 10 years and I'll be wiping butts for another 5, some reward!" -well that was before I had kids. In my short run of the parenting marathon, I realized just how right those people were. All the sleepless nights, the 'witching hours', skinned knees, and public tantrums. All those things no matter how bad, good or just plain ugly they may be are so rewarding-maybe not in that moment-but they definitely are. Because in those bad moments, we get to talk and try to teach them a better way. Because in those good moments, we can watch the fruit of our labor thrive, and use the skills we've taught them. Because in those ugly moments--and trust me, there will be plenty of ugly moments, hideous ones, in fact--we can cry right along side them knowing that tomorrow is a brand new day.

To me, a reward as a mom, is everything I just wrote. It's the memories that we've already made. The good, the bad, and everything in between, they'll always be ours to share. There's a reward buried in each day, some days I may have to dig a little deeper to find it, but it's always there--and all I have to do is look into her eyes.


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ksteve says:
Very nice for baby quilt
Posted over 5 years ago.
rhondadesigns says:
This is a charming design.
lucindawei says:
Fabric looks great printed! Love the skunk pleasantly sniffing the air.
tenderlovingclaire says:
This is beautiful! :)
Posted over 6 years ago.
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