Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail My mother remarried when I was 5 years old and my stepfather had been in my life since I was 3 years old. He was there for all of the milestones of my life. When I got married, he walked me down the aisle and he is the best grandpa my kids and I…
Tag: Motherhood
Why Parent’s Can’t Always be Carefree, but Kids Should Be
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail Have you noticed how things can easily piss you off as an adult? If only we could keep our childlike attitudes, and be more easy going. One of the things I miss about being a kid is not having to worry so much about things like we do now as adults. Let nature takes…
Mama’s Summertime Blues
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmailSummertime, a time for spontaneity, adventures and discovery. So why am I experiencing Mama’s summertime blues? Because as a full time parent, I miss out on the opportunities to do these things in the summer. My kids know that mommy and daddy have to go to work, but it lays heavy in my soul, some…
Learning Can Be Fun
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail Do you have a hard time keeping the kids educated during the summer time? I find it’s difficult to keep them in a learning mode when it’s all about play time and no school. Above is a regular evening of sitting him down to do some math, not so happy face. I can’t blame…
Summer Camp Year 2
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail This is week 2 of summer camp in year 2. What does this mean? Remember my post about my fear of summer camp and the anxiety I passed on to my son last year? (Read that post here). Well this is my son’s 2nd year and it’s been great! Well, almost! He hasn’t cried…
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Me
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail In one week my blog will turn 1 year old. I feel like I should have a party. I decided to do something fun before then and share 10 things you didn’t know about me. My first name is America, but I’ve grown up going by my middle name Janeth. In elementary school…
Love Our Children Unconditionally
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail I saw the movie, August: Osage County, and really enjoyed the way they portrayed the complicated relationships between parents and children. Relationships that unfold like a repeated story, as mothers and fathers parent the way we are taught by our parents and how we are raised, regardless of whether it was good or bad….
How Men Can Help an Overworked Mom
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail You’ve said it before and you’ve read it before, women are overworked at home, at work, in marriage, in motherhood, in life and many times we feel alone. Some of us have a support system and have good husbands, partners, baby daddy’s whatever you call them. And yes big ups to you guys who…
Stella & Dot, Making Women Feel Fabulous!
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail I ordered earrings from Stella & Dot but what I received was an experience. Their packaging comes very personalized with messages like, “You’re Gorgeous, Tres Chic and Hey There Beautiful.” Even though I made this purchase for myself it felt like someone was sending me a gift. It made a moment in my…
Women’s Day, More Than Once a Year Please!
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmailWe women are the backbone of our families, we know it, we live it and we do it without question. We get so tied up managing our households, careers, marriage, children and juggling kids sports, activities, play dates, parties etc., (the list can go on and on and on) that we many times, leave little…