A Mother’s Measure of Success

There are times that I really blow it as a mother. Try as I might, I manage to disappoint myself at least a few dozen times before lunch. You see, motherhood is hard. If you’re a mom you already know that. If you’re not a mom, just wait. I was a totally better mom before […]

On Trying Not to See Parenting as Hard

I told you before that I think parenting is hard. It’s the one thing I’ve worked hardest at without measurable success. I know my kids are awesome and stuff but I won’t really know what grade I got on this 18 year research project for a while yet. This kind of delayed resolution doesn’t sit […]

8 Things We Can Count on as Moms

Of everything motherhood brings, uncertainty remains certain. In some twisted universe, I find the backwards logic of this fundamental truth oddly comforting … well, at least between dramatic episodes of crying for my mommy whilst in the fetal position, I do. While every mom quickly discovers the laughable uncertainty motherhood brings, there are 8 things […]

All Moms Have it Hard. Does it Matter Who Has it Hardest?

I’m not trying to be insensitive here, but all moms have it hard. Motherhood is an all-encompassing, life-altering experience we’ve all chosen to be a part of. Sure, we didn’t know how hard it was going to be, but we also didn’t know just how amazing it was going to be either. Mothers parent in […]

9 Ways Being a Bridesmaid is Like Being a Mom

If you’ve ever been a bridesmaid, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Check out the 9 eery similarities between bridesmaids and moms here.

8 Lies Moms Want to Hear

A frazzled mom will take her encouragement wherever she can find it. Desperate mom times call for desperate mom measures as we look to our dearest friends for the fractional truths we need to hear most.

5 Things I Wish Would Just Go Away Already!

As a mom I have to pick my battles, but there are things – stupid things – that make picking those battles way harder than they need to be. Here are those 5 stupid things.

The 10 Things That Would Make Motherhood Way Easier

I love being a mother, I really do but dammit if it isn’t hard work like 95% of the time. Yeah, yeah, it’s the hardest job you’ll ever love and everything but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get to a girl every now and again. Check out The 10 Things That Would Make Motherhood Way Easier […]

10 Degrees of Mom-Sad

Ah motherhood, what a bittersweet gig. How do I feel the desperate pangs of mom-sad? Let me count the ways.

Moms Share Their Super Powers

Moms: The original super heroes. Check out the super powers shared by your fellow Mommy Friends here!