As our family sizes get smaller and smaller, we no longer naturally remember seeing our mothers with our siblings as small children. I wonder if this leads to unrealistic expectations on our own capabilities as a parent. When I see people with small children, I’m normally watching a grandparent with their beloved grandchild, or a […]
I Have an Addiction
Hello, my name is Shannen, and I have an addiction. The addiction I have is mainly seen in mothers, and in higher rates of stay at home moms. I don’t know of any cure or treatment, so our only hope is pure determination and self control. You see, I’m admitting my addiction to volunteering and over […]
Mama Taking Her Time
Most of this blog is used for things we do as moms and wives, and I try to keep this little sliver of time for us mamas (or stay at home dads!). I think women in particular give themselves to the point of self sacrifice, and we put ourselves last. Just like I keep one […]
Super Mom Blog Syndrome
Does this ever happen to you? You start to read other mom blogs ranging in topics from staying in shape, homeschooling, couponing and being frugal, living green, homesteading, or anything that interests you! You then think, “Wow, she’s just a mom like me! I can do what she does and benefit from it like her […]
