So I know I've said this before, but I feel that as a new mom I am always second guessing my own judgment, and wondering if I'm horrible, or normal, or disgustingly unattractive.... You get the point.
So. I was wanting to do a post in which we all share an "It's Ok If.." moment as a mom. I feel like it's good to know you're not alone and laugh at the craziness, grossness, etc. that motherhood brings. I'll start with a few, but would greatly appreciate feedback and comments!
It's Ok If.......
You sometimes feed your child by sticking him in a chair and propping a pillow underneath so it's hands free. They actually make pillows for this. Check it out at
http://www.amazon.com/Hands-Baby-Bottle-Holder-Buddy/dp/B002SC5V1Q
Your lipstick, and complimentary jewelry and clutch are now replaced with chapstick, a hair tie around your wrist, and a diaper bag.
You sometimes pee your pants when you laugh now.
You still have 10 lbs to go and it seems as though it's been a long ass time since you were pregnant!
Please feel free to add more :)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
A Shout Out to All You Stay At Home Moms and Single Moms
So..... I know this blog is a "Working Mom" blog in which I share my thoughts of a working mother who tries to do the balancing act between my job and being a mom, and not drowning in guilt from having my son in child care since he was six weeks old, HOWEVER.......
Tonight I can't help but think about all you women who do this majority of the time on your own! You see, my son has been an absolute bear today, who when he wasn't sleeping was on my hip needing me to sing, do back flips, bust out my Beyonce moves, ANYTHING to keep his poor little mind off his horrible aching teeth coming through and the low grade fever that often accompanies this whole process. I normally work, but am fortunate enough to have a job in which during several weeks of the year I get to play the "stay-at-home" mom role. So today I was extra patient, and was trying to soak up the lather of his need and want to climb on me and cuddle with me all day. However, come 5:00 when this has now been going on for 12 hours, and my husband is stopping in for a brief moment to change clothes and head to the gym for a workout while I do the "balancing act" of keeping my child entertained while I also try to prepare a descent meal to throw on the table I'm at my whits end, and I can't help but think about all the women who do this day in and day out. I have so many friends that are either stay at home moms and/ or single moms, and I cannot tell you how impressed I am with all of you. I think it takes a certain type of woman - one with patience, pride, integrity, and a bigger heart than most I know.
So, as I sit here now with my glass of wine, and my screaming child who is now in a bouncy seat on the floor with a pillow propped under to allow him to feed himself his own bottle (which leads me to my next post... It's OK if....), I tip my hat to all you amazing women who have the strength and the love in your heart to do this on your own. God doesn't give you anything you can't handle, and you ladies ROCK it :)
As far as a recipe goes with this post, I'm not including anything specific, but am going to share a few things I cannot live without!
1.) Sams Club Membership in which I can buy things in bulk
... this leads me to
2.) Pre-Cooked, Diced Chicken (use it almost every day)
3.) A healthy meal we do once a week with that being said is kind of like our own rendition of a stir fry...
We brown the chicken with some soy sauce and evoo
Then in a pan take some some frozen veggies like broccoli and such and saute them with soy sauce.... Serve with a combination of brown rice and white rice..... I hate just plain old brown rice, but if you don't mind it then all the power to you! We go halfsies on them though
This meal is done in minutes and is always good :) Healthy too!
Tonight I can't help but think about all you women who do this majority of the time on your own! You see, my son has been an absolute bear today, who when he wasn't sleeping was on my hip needing me to sing, do back flips, bust out my Beyonce moves, ANYTHING to keep his poor little mind off his horrible aching teeth coming through and the low grade fever that often accompanies this whole process. I normally work, but am fortunate enough to have a job in which during several weeks of the year I get to play the "stay-at-home" mom role. So today I was extra patient, and was trying to soak up the lather of his need and want to climb on me and cuddle with me all day. However, come 5:00 when this has now been going on for 12 hours, and my husband is stopping in for a brief moment to change clothes and head to the gym for a workout while I do the "balancing act" of keeping my child entertained while I also try to prepare a descent meal to throw on the table I'm at my whits end, and I can't help but think about all the women who do this day in and day out. I have so many friends that are either stay at home moms and/ or single moms, and I cannot tell you how impressed I am with all of you. I think it takes a certain type of woman - one with patience, pride, integrity, and a bigger heart than most I know.
So, as I sit here now with my glass of wine, and my screaming child who is now in a bouncy seat on the floor with a pillow propped under to allow him to feed himself his own bottle (which leads me to my next post... It's OK if....), I tip my hat to all you amazing women who have the strength and the love in your heart to do this on your own. God doesn't give you anything you can't handle, and you ladies ROCK it :)
As far as a recipe goes with this post, I'm not including anything specific, but am going to share a few things I cannot live without!
1.) Sams Club Membership in which I can buy things in bulk
... this leads me to
2.) Pre-Cooked, Diced Chicken (use it almost every day)
3.) A healthy meal we do once a week with that being said is kind of like our own rendition of a stir fry...
We brown the chicken with some soy sauce and evoo
Then in a pan take some some frozen veggies like broccoli and such and saute them with soy sauce.... Serve with a combination of brown rice and white rice..... I hate just plain old brown rice, but if you don't mind it then all the power to you! We go halfsies on them though
This meal is done in minutes and is always good :) Healthy too!
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