I love my boy more than anything in this world, and I am so grateful for this blessing in my life. I cherish every moment that I spend with him, including the days when his terrible twos are at its worst. Just like this momma, every mother needs a break; a little something that lets… Continue reading Balancing Motherhood and Writing
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A Day in the Life of Mommy
When I first came up with the idea of Mommy Writes, my immediate reaction was, “What could I possibly write about? My life is simple. Baby needs attention. Give baby attention. What more could I possibly add to this?”... Subscriber Content He really can hold his own sippy cup and drink from it without releasing… Continue reading A Day in the Life of Mommy
A New Look!
While reaching for a glass, I pondered on where I should begin to write. Do I start the edits of my novels? Or should I write another article? I turned the faucet on and clear liquid swished through the tight cylinder; splashing against a stainless steel basin. I placed my cup under the spout and… Continue reading A New Look!
So, Everyone Else Is Having A Baby…But Me!
Over the Christmas holidays I was overwhelmed with news of pregnancies. I learned that two of my husband’s cousins were expecting and one of them was to have twins. Then, I learned two of my cousins were expecting; both of them due in May. As hard as all that news was, I swallowed my tears,… Continue reading So, Everyone Else Is Having A Baby…But Me!
Piece of Work
Julia Einstein was a former publicist and a stay-at-home mom. Until one day, her world was turned upside down by the unemployment of her husband, Peter. After depleting their savings account, Julia was forced to leave her three year-old son and return to work. It was meant to be a temporary situation until her husband found a new job. What she didn’t know was that her client, Mary Ford, was a brutal narcissist with bouts of kleptomania. Nor did she know that Peter was a better “stay-at-home-mom” than she ever was, and that her job would no longer be temporary...
Bubbles, Bubbles
Bubbles, Bubbles has bright colorful pictures, simple rhyming, and it is an excellent learning tool... Subscriber Content Lately, I have been babysitting my youngest nephew. He will be in his terrible two’s next month, but I believe he has hit a growth spurt and is already there. In caring for this child, we watch his… Continue reading Bubbles, Bubbles
100 Fun Facts About Me – Fun Fact #97
I am against abortion, except for when pregnancy will result in the loss of a mother’s life. To me, all babies are sacred no matter where they come from, and if the parents are unable to care for their children, there are plenty of adoptive parents ready and willing to give these children a loving… Continue reading 100 Fun Facts About Me – Fun Fact #97