Dear Moms

It's Been TOO Long! Dear Moms, Hey, you gals! ( I say gals since this blog is geared to the mommies- but, if there are some fellas reading... HOWDY!) Anyway, I have been MISSING IN ACTION for quite a while. I have been working on a huge business deal, looking to move into a new rental until the deal is complete, working my eleven jobs, and dealing with the kids! Speaking of the kids, they are all in my bed currently snoring in their own individual ways. #MomLife Meanwhile, I was inspired to write today not only because of my long overdue absence...but because of a new adventure I have embarked upon. I am taking part in a 30 day Bravery Challenge! I am trying to spark some inspiration to become a braver me. I have been suffering from depression and anxiety for years and I have decided to take my life back! I am trying to get myself out of my comfort zone, and into a uncharted waters that may propel me into even greater success! So, the challenge- here's the deets: Every ...

Thoughts From Where I am TODAY! www.thechaosandtheclutter.com , Retrieved: May 11, 2016 Dear Moms,  Hey, today is May 11, 2016. I have had a lot of stuff going on in my life and I have been feeling like I have had to express how I a GOOD mom, vs a BAD mom... Now, we ALL know we have our own versions of the BAD mom... the one that has a cigarette hanging out of her mouth, while holding her overweight toddler in the air by ONE arm, cussing up a blue streak because the kid did something kids DO: like spilled juice on himself- comes to my mind immediately. Mind you, this is in a public park, and she is completely giving me the, "Let me get my damn kids out of here" vibe...LOL I digress. Anywho- what I mean is why do we have to define what IS or ISN'T proper parenting. I mean abuse in any form is frowned upon- but there are days where I will just swear like a sailor on leave for every little thing that is going on in my home... is that abusive? I MAY tell a kid in...

Oops! We had some technical issues on Mother's Day! Buuuut.... HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!! Dear Moms,  Allow me to tell you all from the bottom of my heart: Happy Mother's Day! Today is the day to honor all the hard work YOU do each and every day. A brief moment of reflection to appreciate the time, struggle and sacrifice that comes with motherhood. Here is your celebration from ME: Above you will find all of the things us MOMS want at least a few times a year to avoid going completely bat shit crazy on our families: Time to yourself! Wine , lots of WINE! Diamonds , because you deserve them! Flowers , cuz all moms like flowers! A private potty session- just. For. You. Omg, I know, you love them!! You're very welcome! By next year I would like to be able to have a Mother's Day giveaway for my moms that really come through and read, like, comment and share my blogs! *hint, hint* lol Okay, all b.s. aside...what in the world do YOU do on Moth...

Getting "Cooking" With the Littles Dear Moms,  Mother's Day is approaching and with that- we all know the familiar and often cliche doings of kids destroying the kitchen to prepare a "FEAST." Sometimes their knowledge is soggy Cap'n Crunch and burnt toast- but there are those adventurous souls that endeavor to use the stove! LOL Bless their hearts, and YIKES! I was once a phobic mommy that did NOT want anyone to go near the stove. Then, I gave my oldest a chance with pancakes. Seeing as that is my business, I knew she could add water to the mix and if I stood guard I could advise as needed...and, she DID it!! I was beyond proud, and super relieved- but, I had sparked something in her. Now, she desired to Guy Fieri EVERYTHING! She had monster sandwich ideas, recipes for marinades and she was ALWAYS watching the Cooking Channel and Food Network ! Needless to say, I had to get over that fear very quickly because she was motivated and passionate. Now,...

GUESS WHAT TIME IT IS??!! Dear Moms,  It's May!! It's Taurus season!! It's almost Mother's Day!! It's almost My BIRTHDAY!! lol okay, I think I got all my exclamations out... Oh, it's almost SUMMERTIME!! That means... (DUN, DUN, DUUUUN..) SUMMER VACATION!! (insert cool echo effect here) lol  So, what does that mean to YOU?! In my mind, it means sun, and tropical drinks, a hammock- maybe a cabana boy or three...but in reality:  In my house, it usually means hot sweaty kids, running in and out of the house, letting all the "cool" out; arguing over the last green Popsicle, water balloon fights, trips to the beach, the park, the splash pad etc, etc. This year, they have reservations at a local YMCA summer camp! Yay me! Now, let's not go crazy- I'm still a nutty, over protective mother- they are only going for a week but, it IS sleep-away soooo.... I have NO idea how ANY of us are going to take it! I have always thought camps are a gr...

Dear Moms, Funny Mother's Day Quotes, www.quotesgram.com Retrieved: April 13, 2016 I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off... here and there, hither and yon, toting bales and lifting barges!! LOL okay, maybe not all of that, but I have been "hyper busy!"  You know, on Star Trek/Star Wars (I'm a Star Wars fangirl, but I'm a trekkie too) when they would go into Hyperspace/Warp Speed, and the stars would shoot past the windows all fast and look like lines instead of dots- yeah, that's ME! So, it occurred to me- well, it didn't actually occur to ME per se, my therapist (Yes, I am in therapy AGAIN!! lol) brought it to my attention. He basically said, when he sees me- since he's known me, I always seem very "up" always in motion...then he asked, "Do you ever just relax and sit down?" ~Cue stupid look~ Now I honestly can say that I looked at him, instantly chuckled and politely said, "Ummm, no-...